Birth Date: | Mar. 19, 1987 |
Year: | Sr. |
Hometown: | Carbondale, IL |
High School: | Carbondale Community |
Major: | Biology |
Parents: | Brian & Millie |
Senior (2008):
Took part in two events, the Sewanee Invitational (Sept.
6) and the Foothills Invitationa (Oct. 18).
Junior (2007):
Took part in five meets ... Finished 56th out of 171
competitors at the Georgia State Invitational (Sept. 15) with a 5K
time of 22:10 ... Best 5K performance of the year came at the
Bulldog Stampede (21:27) ... Ran at the UAA Championships.
Sophomore (2006):
Competed in the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 2) and Georgia
Collegiate Championships (Sept. 30) ... Posted a career-best 5K
time of 20:59.7 at the Georgia Collegiates where she finished
fourth among Emory runners and 35th overall out 118
contestants.
Freshman (2005):
McElheny ran a season-best time of 22:23 at the Georgia Collegiate
Championship (JV meet), where she finished fourth for Emory.
Career Statistics:
Year | W | L | Pct. | Avg. | Best |
2005 | 173 | 363 | .323 | 23:24 | 22:23 |
2006 | 160 | 115 | .582 | 21:59 | 20:59 |
2007 | 267 | 235 | .532 | 21:48 | 21:27 |
2008 | 105 | 136 | .436 | 22:29 | 22:20 |
Career | 705 | 849 | .453 | 20:59 |
Quote:
"Cross country has taught me to manage my time, allowed me
to be a part of a wonderful group of people, and taught me the
notion of powering myself purely through the inspiration of what I
will become."