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Gig Harbor boys taking aim at 4 x mile record at NBNI - 2014 DyeStat

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DyeStat.com   Mar 9th 2014, 7:28pm
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Top 3 boys teams from NXN entered in 4 x mile

 

By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor

 
The last time that Wolfgang Beck, Logan Carroll, Tristan Peloquin and Mahmoud Moussa joined forces in a running event, they hoisted the Nike Cross Nationals team trophy.


This week, the top guys from Gig Harbor are planning a trip to New York City for New Balance Nationals Indoor and a chance to race in the 4 x mile. The national record is 17:20 (that's a 4:20 average), and it's a possible that it could go down.


Gig Harbor coach Mark Wieczorek stresses that point. It's possible, maybe not probable.


"We took some down time (after cross country)," Wieczorek said. "We're building back in. If this meet was in February we probably wouldn't do it. But we treat it like starting (outdoors) a little bit earlier and the guys are rounding into shape."


Besides Moussa, who was at The Armory last year with Arcadia CA, the experience will be something new for the other three.


"It's a fun opener," Wieczorek said. "It's a relay and it's low pressure. The guys are not super-duper sharp, but they are fit."


There is also no guarantee that Gig Harbor will win. Christian Brothers NJ, no stranger to indoor track or The Armory, has a lineup that includes Mike McClemens (4:14.20 for 1600), Blaise Ferro (4:23.76 for 1600), Fran Bogan (4:28.50 for 1600) and Tom Rooney (4:14.26 for 1600). Keep in mind that CBA was second at NXN.


And Brentwood TN, third at NXN, is entered in this event as well. The lineup includes Taylor Caldwell (4:16.68), Coleman Churitch (4:17.71), Aaron Thomas (4:17.92) and Alec Thomas (4:17.32).


So not only could Gig Harbor have company in the range of 17:20, it could also have a target on its back.


Wieczorek said his team will be focused on competing well, but not take too much stock in the outcome.


"I think they are all fit enough to run (the record) or under it, but they could have an off day or be a little flat and end up (averaging) 4:24," he said. "If it's all 'good days' it could be possible."



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