Ben Mourer

Hometown: Chicora, PA

Personal Records: 5k- 14:34, 1500- 3:59, 8k XC- 25:19

Why did you begin running?: I first started running when I was about 8. Since I was considered too small to play football I would run laps around the track during my friend’s and brother’s football games. I took a few years off then picked it up again in High School.

What is your favorite running memory?: That’s a nearly impossible pick. I would have to say Allegheny’s 3^rd place finish at Cross Nationals in 2006.

Goals for 2008: Set a respectable 10k PR and attempt to snag some prize money on the road race circuit.

2008 Races:

1.  Pitt Medical School 5K – 1^st Place, 16:55

2. Grandview Gallop 4 Miler – 1^st in age group, 21:49

3.  Chase at the Lake 5k – 5^th Place, 16:40

4.  Emlenton 5K – 1^st Place, 18:16

5.  Butler Road Race – 6^th Place, 27:28

6. Courtney’s Ice Cream Race – 6^th Place, 1^st in Age, 16:02

7.  Pittsburgh Great Race – 11^th Place, 32:39, Member of 10K 1^st Place Team  

8.  Rocky Grove XC Open Race – 2^nd Place, 17:08  

9.  USATF XC Club Championships – 216^th , 36:34