Lindsay Allen
Alvina Begay
Ian Burrell
Jaime Canterbury
Matt Clark

Brett Gotcher
Emily Harrison
Paige Higgins
Jordan Horn
Andrew Middleton

Birthdate: June 30, 1986
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Berkeley, California USA
School: Stanford University
Degree: BA in Human Biology 2008
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan  
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
800m - 2:11.63
1500m - 4:21.91
Mile - 4:48
3000m - 9:14.42
3000m Steeplechase - 9:40.83 (#10 US All-Time Women)
5000m - 15:48.97
5km (road) - 16:22.1
8km (road) - 29:21
10km (road) - 33:58

Career Highlights
2009 USATF Club XC Championships - 16th Place
2009 Team USA Chiba Ekiden - 5th Place
2009 USATF 10km Road Championships - 13th Place (PR)
2009 USATF 5km Road Championshpis - 10th Place (PR)
2009 USATF Outdoor Track Championships - 3000m Steeplechase - 7th Place
2009 USATF Indoor Championships - 3000m - 11th Place (PR)
2008 Olympic Trials 3000m Steeplechase
2008 NCAA All-America 3000m Steeplechase
2008 NCAA Track and Field Academic All-American
2007 NCAA DI Cross County Team Championship Team Member
2006 & 2007 PAC10 3000m Steeplechase Runner-Up
2005 US Junior National Champion
2005 Pan Am Games Medalist 3000m Steeplechase
Current Stanford University 3000m Steeplechase Record Holder
Current High School 2000m Steeplechase Record Holder

Lindsay Allen finished her Stanford career in 2008 as a Track and Field All-American. Allen was a member of four Cross Country Pac-10 Championship titles and Stanford's 2007 Cross Country National Championship title. She currently holds the Stanford school record in the 3,000m Steeplechase and is a two-time NCAA DI National Championship qualifier and All-American in that event. Lindsay made great improvements in 2009, notching PRs at 1500m, 3000m, 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 5000m (road), and 10000m (road). She also represented the United States in the Chiba Ekiden Relay in Japan, helping the US to a 5th Place finish.

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Birthdate: September 9, 1980
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Ganado, Arizona USA
School: Adams State College, Arizona State University
Degree: BS in Nutrition (Dietetics) 2003
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
1500m - 4:47
3000m - 10:05.70 (7000ft. altitude)
5000m - 16:49
10000m - 34:55.45
Half-Marathon - 1:12.57
25km - 1:33:49
Marathon - 2:37:14

Career Highlights
2010 Rock n Roll Arizona - 5th Place - 2:37:14 (US Olympic Trials A Standard)
2009 USATF 25k Championships - 8th Place - 1:33:49
2009 Set Personal Records in the 5k, 10k and 25k
2008 Olympic Marathon Trials
2008 US Team Member Yokohama Ekiden
2007 Top 10 ING New York City Marathon
6 Top 10 Finishes in US Championships (4th Half-Marathon, 8th and 6th 25k-twice, 6th Half-Marathon, 7th 20K) 2006 - 2009

Alvina Begay brings considerable talent and experience to McMillanElite. After successful collegiate careers at Adams State College and Arizona State University, Begay continues to shine as a post collegian. She's finished in the top 10 in five US road Championships, qualified for the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials, represented the US internationally and finished 10th in the ING New York City Marathon. In 2009, Alvina set new Personal Records in the 5k, 10k and 25k, demonstrating her great range in ability.

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Birthdate: February 15, 1985
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
School: University of Georgia
Degree: BA in Criminal Justice 2008
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan  
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
1500m - 3:45
3000m - 7:52.94
5000m - 13:45
5k (road) - 14:00
8000m (xc) -23:16
10000m - 28:41.85
10k (road) - 28:42
10 Mile (road) - 47:41
20km - 1:01:01

Career Highlights
3 time All-American 5000m (Indoor 2007, 2008, Outdoor 2008)
2004 Qualifier - World Junior XC Championships - Brussels, Belgium
2009 Team USA Chiba Ekiden Team Member - 5th Place
2009 USATF 10 Mile Championships - 5th Place
2009 USATF 5k Championships - 5th Place
2009 USATF 7 Mile Championships - 10th Place
2009 USATF 10k Championships - 4th Place
2009 USATF Club XC Championships - Team Champion
2008 USATF 5k Championships - 5th Place
2008 USATF 20k Championships - 8th Place
2007-8 NCAA Indoor All-American
2007 SEC Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year
2007 SEC Championship Highpoint Scorer (won 3000m, 5000m)
University of Georgia Record Hholder: 3000m, Indoor 5000m, 10,000m and Distance Medley Relay

Academic Highlights
2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America
2005 NCAA Academic All-America

Ian Burrell comes to McMillanElite from the University of Georgia where he was a multiple-time NCAA All-America performer for the Bulldogs. During his four years there, Ian became the most decorated distance runner in school history by winning a pair of SEC Championships as well as qualifying for the World Junior Cross Country Team. He is also the school record in the Indoor 3000m and 5000m as well as the Outdoor 10000m. In his final season, Burrell finished 9th in the 5000m at the NCAA Outdoor Championships with a time of 13:48.40. Ian has posted six Top 10 Finishes at USATF Championships since arriving at McMillanElite at distances ranging from 5k to 20k and is looking to continue his run in 2010.

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Birthdate: June 23, 1987
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Laguna Beach, CA USA
School: Azusa Pacific University
Degree: BA in Psychology 2009
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
800m - 2:10.27
1500m - 4:23.61
3000m - 9:40.26
5000m - 16:06.96

Career Highlights
2009 USATF Club XC Championships - 13th Place
2009 NAIA Mile National Champion
2008 NAIA 1500m National Champion
2008 NAIA Indoor 3000m National Champion
2007 NAIA Cross Country National Champion
17-Time NAIA All-American

Jaime Canterbury finished her collegiate career at Azusa Pacific University in 2009, where she became a 17-time NAIA All-American (3 in cross country, 14 in track) and four-time NAIA national champion (cross country, 1500, 3k, indoor mile). Currently holds Azusa Pacific’s school records in the mile, the 3k, and the 5k. Jaime is excited to continue her running career as a part of the McMillanElite team.

Birthdate: February 8, 1985
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Hyannis, Massachusetts USA
School: Clemson University
Degree: BS in Business Management 2008
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
1500m - 3:46
3000m - 8:05
5000m - 13:45.97
8000m (xc) - 23:36
10000m - 28:49

Career Highlights
2008 USATF Club XC Championships - Team Champion
2008 NCAA Division 1 All American - 10,000m
2007 ACC 10,000m Champion
2-time NCAA Outdoor National Qualifier
2-time NCAA Cross Country National Qualifier
8-time All ACC Performer

Matt finished his collegiate career at Clemson in 2008, where he received All-American honors in the 10,000 meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Champs. During his senior year he served as a team captain while setting personal bests in the 1500 and 10,000, as well as helping the Tigers to a runner up finish at the ACC outdoor champs. In his first year with McMillanElite, Matt helped the team to a National Championship in Cross Country and recorded a new Personal Record in the 5000m at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational.

Birthdate: September 1, 1984
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Watsonville, California USA
School: Stanford University
Degree: BS in Exercise Science 2007
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan  
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
1500m - 3:44.54
3000m - 8:05
5000m - 13:56.40
5000m (road) - 13:58
8000m (xc) - 23:35
8000m (road) - 23:30
10000m - 28:27.79
20k - 58:57
Half-Marathon - 1:02:09
Marathon - 2:10:36

Career Highlights
2010 Houston Marathon - 7th Place - 2:10:36 (4th Fastest American Marathon Debut)
2009 IAAF World Half-Marathon Championships - 64th Place
2009 USATF 20k Championships - Champion
2009 USATF 15k Championships - 7th Place
2009 USATF Cross Country Championships - 7th Place
2009 USATF Half-Marathon Championships - 3rd Place
2008 Road Runner's Club of America Roads Scholar
2008 USATF Club XC Championships - 5th Place
2008 U.S. Olympic Trials 10000m - 17th Place
2008 U.S. Half-Marathon Championships - 11th Place
2008 U.S. 15k Championships - 9th Place
2007 U.S. 10 Mile Championships - 6th Place
2006 NCAA Track and Field All America 10,000m
2003 US Junior Nationals 10000m - 1st Place
2003 Pan American 10000m - 1st Place
4-time Qualifier NCAA 10000m (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Brett Gotcher finished his career at Stanford in 2007. Showing his range as a distance runner, he capped off his collegiate career with personal best at 1500m (3:44) and at 10000m (28:51). Gotcher helped the Cardinal win the 2004 and 2005 Pac-10 cross country championships and is a three-time Pac-10 All Academic selection. He has represented the United States multiple times and at the 2003 Junior Pan American Games he took the gold medal in the 10000 meters. Since arriving in Flagstaff, Brett has made a breakthrough in the longer distances, leading to a National Championship in the 2009 20km Championships. The win also qualified him for the World Half-Marathon Championships. Brett will be debuting in the 2010 Houston Marathon in January.

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Birthdate: February 13, 1986
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Woodbridge, VA USA
Schools: University of Virginia
Degree: BS in Enviromental Science with Specialization in Biological and Enviromental Conservation 2008
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
Mile - 4:46
3000m (indoor) - 9:30
5000m - 16:16
10000m - 33:40
6k XC - 20:00

Career Highlights
2009 USATF Club XC Championships - 6th Place
2005 NACAC Junior Cross Country Championships - 3rd Place
NCAA D-I Qualifier 10,000m and XC
Three-time All-American (Indoor 5k, XC)
Four-time All-ACC and All-NCAA Southeast Region Team (XC)
2007 Roy Griak Invitational - Champion

Emily recently finished a solid collegiate campaign in 2008 at the University of Virginia. She is a three time All-American, twice in cross country and once in the indoor 5k. One of the only athletes at the University of Virginia to be All-ACC and All-Region all four years in cross country. As a senior she finished 6th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Emily also twice qualified for the Outdoor NCAA Track and Field Championships in the 10k. In 2009, Emily led the McMillanElite women to a spot on the podium at the USATF Club XC Championships with a 6th Place finish.

Birthdate: July 12, 1982
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Washington, D.C USA
School: Univeristy of Kansas
Degree: BFA in Printmaking 2005
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
10,000 - 34:37
10 Mile - 58:45
20k - 1:11:01
Half Marathon - 1:14:24
25k - 1:30:49
Marathon - 2:33:06

Career Highlights
2010 Houston Marathon - 4th Place - 2:33:22
2009 World Championships Marathon - US Team Member
2009 USATF Half-Marathon Championships - 13th Place
2008 Chicago Marathon, 2:33:06, 8th overall, 3rd American
2008 USATF 20k Championships, 10th
2008 Fifth Third River Bank Run, USATF 25k National Champion, 1:30:49
2007 Chicago Marathon, 2:40:12, 7th overall, 2nd American
2007 USATF 20k Champs, 1:11:34, 9th
2007 Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon Champion, 1:14:45, 1st
2007 USATF Club Relay Championships (altitude), 12k leg 44:28, 1st
2007 Bolder Boulder (altitude), 34:49, 1st
2006 Walt Disney World Marathon Champion, 2:51:46

Paige Higgins comes to the McMillanElite from the University of Kansas where she was a multiple-time All-Big XII performer at the 5k and 10k distances. In between college and McMillanElite, Paige posted several top finishes at major U.S. races including wins at the Gary Bjorklund Half-Marathon, Bolder Boulder, Walt Disney Marathon and most impressively a national championship at the USATF 25k in Michigan this spring. Since moving to Flagstaff, Paige has lowered her marathon personal best by over seven minutes, qualified for the World Championships in the marathon and has moved herself into the upper ranks among marathoners in the US.

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Birthdate: April 17, 1984
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Fontana, CA USA
School: Cal State Fullerton University
Degree: BA in History 2007
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan  
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
1500m - 3:46.13
3000m (indoor) - 7:52.45
5000m - 13:31.19
5000m (road) - 13:47
8000m (road) - 23:46
10000m - 29:02
10 Mile (road) - 48:58
Half-Marathon - 1:05:09

Career Highlights
2009 Team USA Chiba Ekiden Relay - 5th Place
2009 USATF 10 Mile Championships - 16th Place
2009 USATF 5k Championships - 4th Place
2008 USATF Club XC Championships - Team Champion
2007 NCAA 10,000m Qualifier
Cal State Fullerton Record Holder - 3,000m 5,000m and 10,000m
2007 U.S. 10 Mile Championships - 15th Place
2008 U.S. Half-Marathon Championships - 16th Place

Jordan Horn completed his eligibilty at Cal State Fullerton in the Spring of 2007. During his senior year, Jordan qualified in the 10,000m with a solid personal best of 29:02. At the 2007 U.S. 10 Mile Championships he posted a solid finish among a strong field, capturing 15th place in his first U.S. Championship Race. 2009 was a breakthrough year for Jordan Horn, who recorded an amazing personal record of 13:31 in the 5000m run at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational. He also finished in the top 10 at two USATF Championships, helping him earn a spot on the US Team for the Chiba Ekiden Relay in the fall of 2009.

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Birthdate: February 5, 1984
Resides: Flagstaff, Arizona USA
Born: Bryan, Texas USA
School: University of Texas - Austin
Degree: BA in Government 2007
Citizenship: USA
Coach: Greg McMillan  
Agent: Self
Affiliation: adidas

Personal Records
5000m - 14:10.28
10000m - 28:54.87
15k - 47:04
Half-Marathon - 1:04:48

Career Highlights
2009 Austin 3M Half-Marathon - 4th Place
2009 Tucson Half-Marathon - 1st Place
2007 USATF 20k Championships - 11th Place
2007 Big XII 10,000m - 2nd Place
2005, 2007 NCAA 10,000m National Qualifier
2004 NCAA Cross Country All-American

Andrew Middleton was an All Conference, All Region, and All American distance runner for the Longhorns, as well as First Team Academic All-Big XII in Cross Country and Track & Field. Andrew helped lead the Longhorns to a 12th and 7th Place Team finish at the 2004 and 2006 NCAA Cross Country Championships, respectively. After battling injuries for several months, Middleton has had a strong return to racing finishing 2009 with a win and personal best at the Tucson Half-Marathon.

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