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SRA Elite Runners
Support for Elite Sacramento-Area Runners
The Sacramento Running Association is committed to supporting elite Sacramento-area runners as they pursue Olympic, national, and regional success.
SRA officials believe Sacramento can eventually develop an elite training group similar to successful groups in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., which fueled Meb Keflezighi (silver) and Deena Kastor (bronze) to 2004 Olympic marathon medals; the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project in Rochester, Mich., which produced 2008 Olympic marathoner Brian Sell; and Boulder, Colo., where Alan and Shayne Culpepper trained en route to 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials victories in the marathon and 5,000 meters, respectively.
Contact SRA Elite Team
Sacramento Running Association
Kevin Pool
120 Ponderosa Court
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: 916-983-4622
Fax: 916-983-4624
Email: kevin@runsra.org
SRA Elite Women's Team
WOMEN
- Kim Conley
Former UC Davis standout and current Aggies assistant coach - Mary Cate Quiett
Former DePaul standout - Lindsay Tollefson
Former Chico State standout - Michelle La Sala
Former Christian Brothers High School and University of Portland standout and current SRA staff member - Renisha Robinson
Former Sacramento State standout - Marissa Treece
Former Notre Dame standout - Alia Gray
Former Chico State standout - Danielle Domenichelli
Former Oak Ridge High School and UCSB standout - Jessica Clayton
Former Vacaville High School and BYU standout - Alyson Barrett-Ryan
Former University of Portland standout - Marrie Chen
Former Oakmont High School and Chico State standout - Courtney Green
- Samantha Kearney
Former UC Davis standout - Sarah Tusting
- Yvette Ferreira
- Claire Jenkins
Former Pioneer High School and CSU Stanislaus standout - Stephanie Artis
Former Oak Ridge High School and Sacramento State standout - Natasha LaBeaud
Former Folsom High School and Georgetown University standout - Dominique Jackson
Former Fairfield High School and UNC standout - Lauren Jimison
Former Capital Christian High School and Azusa Pacific standout - Krista Drechsler
Former UC Davis standout - Lea Wallace
Former Sacramento State standout
SRA Elite Men's Team
MEN
- Kevin Pool
Former Allegheny College Division III All-American and current SRA staff member - Jonathan Sees
Former UC Davis standout - Austin Ramos
Former Jesuit and UCLA standout - Miguel Nuci
Former Cal State Stanislaus standout - Daniel Tapia
- Tim Tollefson
Former Rocklin HS and Chico State standout - Wesley Szehner
Former Sacramento State standout - Ben Rinn
Former Sacramento State standout - Michael Wortman
Former Sacramento State standout - Andrew Timmins
- Cheyne Inman
Former Vacaville High School and University of San Francisco standout - Charlie Brenneman
Former Jesuit High School standout - Jeff Campbell
Former Oak Ridge High School and UC Santa Barbara standout - Daniel Kinsella
- Alan Tsai
- Matt Sartori
Former UC Davis standout - Camron Shahmirzadi
Former UC Irvine standout - Jake Matthews
Former Folsom High School and UCLA standout - Jose Morales
Former CSU Stanislaus standout
Latest Team News
SRA athletes continue strong performances
- 05/15/2013, 9:30am PDT
5/13/13 - Elite Team Update
- 05/14/2013, 4:45pm PDT
SRA athletes produce top performances
- 04/23/2013, 4:00pm PDT
4/21/13 - Elite Team Update
- 04/23/2013, 9:45am PDT
3/19/13 - Elite Team Update
- 03/19/2013, 9:15am PDT
Wallace returns to SRA ready for success
- 02/28/2013, 9:15am PST
SRA Elite Team eager to build on 2012 success
- 02/22/2013, 1:00pm PST
2/20/13 - Elite Team Update
- 02/20/2013, 2:15pm PST
Conley grabs second at cross country nationals
- 02/04/2013, 2:45pm PST
1/29/13 - Elite Team Update
- 01/29/2013, 4:45pm PST
12/29/12 - Elite Team Update
- 01/02/2013, 2:15pm PST
SRA Elite Team ready for nationals
- 12/07/2012, 12:00pm PST
Tapia earns USATF national award
- 12/05/2012, 12:45pm PST
11/20/12 - Elite Team Update
- 11/20/2012, 9:15am PST
11/9/12 - Elite Team Update
- 11/09/2012, 12:45pm PST
Team Schedule
Bio
Born: March 14, 1986
Residence: West Sacramento, CA
High School: Montgomery High School, Santa Rosa, CA
College: UC Davis (2009), Davis, CA
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 800m: 2:10 |
| 1500m: 4:12.05 |
| Mile: 4:27.23 |
| 3000m: 8:56.38 |
| 5000m: 15:14.48 |
| 10000m: 32:00.94 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| Runner-up, USA Cross Country Championships | 2013 |
| Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, Course Record, 1st place (15:40) | 2012 |
| London Olympics participant, 5000m | 2012 |
| US Olympic Trials, 3rd place, 5000m | 2012 |
| Husky Classic, 1st place, 3000m (8:57) | 2012 |
| USA Outdoor Track & Field Meet, 10th place, 5000m (15:38.13) | 2011 |
| USA 5K Championships, 2nd place (15:47:20) | 2011 |
| USA 10K Championships, 3rd place (33:34.80) | 2011 |
| Falmouth Road Race, 5th place, 7 miles (37:47) | 2011 |
| U.S. Pan American Team Member | 2011 |
| USA Chiba Ekiden Squad Member | 2010 |
| NCAA Cross County Championships Qualifier | 2008 |
| NCAA West Regional Track & Field Championships Qualifier | 2008, 2009 |
| UC Davis Most Valuable Athlete in Cross Country | 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| UC Davis Most Valuable Athlete in Track & Field | 2007, 2008 |
You Should Know: Conley’s recent success on the roads helped her realize how much she enjoys the change from racing on the track. “I love road races,” she said. “I love being with thousands of other runners and the crowd.”
Interviews
Athlete Interview - Kim Conley - FloTrack 8.22.12
Kim Conley excited for Lausanne 3k to cap off dream season
Athlete Blog - Kim Conley - FloTrack 6.29.12
Kim Conley shocks 21,000 at Hayward Field with 5k 3rd and A standard at 2012 Olympic Trials
Athlete Blog - Kim Conley - FloTrack 6.12.12
From Tahoe to the Trials
Athlete Interview - Kim Conley - FloTrack 4.21.12
Kim Conley finishes 6th in 5k in big PR at 2012 Mt. SAC Relays
Athlete Interview - Kim Conley - FloTrack 2.11.12
Kim Conley focused for trials after big 3k win 2012 Flotrack Husky Classic
Athlete Interview - Kim Conley - FloTrack 9.20.11
Kim Conley - Steady Rise Up The Ladder
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Kim Conley
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Bio
Born: February 5, 1983
Residence: Folsom, CA
High School: Westminster High School, Westminster, MD
College: Allegheny College (2005)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| Marathon: 2:18:59 |
| Half Marathon: 1:06:21 |
| 10000m: 29:33 |
| 5000m: 14:20 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| Boston Marathon, 18th place (2:18:59) | 2013 |
| Champion, Napa Valley Marathon (2:21:58) | 2013 |
| Philadelphia Marathon, 2nd place (2:19:22) | 2011 |
| Twin Cities Marathon, 12th place (2:19:34) | 2011 |
| Rock ‘N’ Roll San Diego Marathon, 9th place (2:19:52) | 2011 |
| Boston Marathon, 31st place (2:23:30) | 2011 |
| California International Marathon, 9th place | 2009 |
| USA Half Marathon Championships, 24th place, 1:06:30 | 2011 |
| NCAA Division III All-American, Cross Country | 2003, 2004 |
| NCAA Division III All-American, Indoor Track | 2005 |
You Should Know: Pool earned NCAA Division III All-America honors in cross country in 2003 and 2004 and in indoor track in 2005.
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Kevin Pool
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Bio
Born: November 3, 1987
Residence: Sacramento, CA
High School: Newark Memorial High School, Newark, CA
College: UC Davis (2011), Davis, CA
Personal Bests
| Event: Time | Race | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 800m: 1:51.44 | Big West Championships | 5/15/10 |
| 1500m: 3:45.91 | Big West Championships | 5/15/11 |
| Mile: 4:02.66 | Brutus Hamilton Invitational | 4/23/11 |
| 3000m: 8:13.92 | UC Davis Aggie Open | 3/12/11 |
| 5k: 14:22 | San Jose Turkey Trot | 2011 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| NCAA Regional Qualifier, 1500m | 2010, 2011 |
| Big West Track & Field Championships, 2nd Place 1500m | 2011 |
| Big West Track & Field Championships, 2nd Place 5000m | 2011 |
| Captain, UC Davis Track & Field Team | 2011 |
| NCAA Cross Country West Region, 26th Place 10k | 2010 |
| Big West Cross Country Championships, 6th Place | 2010 |
| Captain, UC Davis Cross Country Team | 2010 |
You Should Know: Sees enjoys the tactical moves of the 1,500. “I really enjoy the mental game of it, the chess game, when you’re going to make your move,” he said.
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Jonathan Sees
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Bio
Born: September 30, 1988
Residence: Davis, CA
High School: Mariam High School, Mishawake, IN
College: DePaul
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 800m: 2:04.91 |
| Mile: 4:52 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| Big East Conference Indoor Championships, 1st place, 800m | 2010 |
| USA Indoor Championships, 10th place, 800m | 2010 |
| Holds 8 DePaul School Records, Track | - |
| 4-Time Academic All-American | - |
You Should Know: Quiett won the Indiana state high school 800-meter championship in 2007.
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Mary Cate Quiett
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Bio
Born: October 6, 1984
Residence: Fair Oaks, CA
High School: Jesuit, Sacramento, CA
College: UCLA
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 10000m: 29:12.84 |
| 5000m: 13:51.73 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| 5th Ave. Mile, 4:02.7 | 2012 |
| NCAA Division I All-American, Cross Country | - |
| NCAA Division I All-American, Track | - |
| NCAA Championships, 10th place, 5000m (13:56.32) | 2007 |
| California State HS Meet, 5th place, 3200m (9:00.31) | 2002 |
| Golden West HS Invitational, 4th place, 3200m (9:11.37) | 2002 |
You Should Know: Ramos has been working with a physical therapist to overcome a history of stress fractures in his lower shins.
Bio
Born: September 8, 1979
Residence: Turlock, CA
High School: Alisal, Salinas, CA
College: Cal State Stanislaus
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| Marathon: 2:15:34 |
| Half Marathon: 1:04:57 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| California International Marathon, 3rd place, 2:20:53 | 2005 |
| California International Marathon, 3rd place, 2:15:34 | 2006 |
| California International Marathon, 6th place, 2:19:39 | 2008 |
| Boston Marathon, 15th place, 2nd American, 2:20:18 | 2007 |
You Should Know: Injuries have prompted Nuci to retire twice. But he keeps coming back.
News
Bio
Born: July 17, 1985
Residence: Roseville, CA
High School: Pleasant Valley, Chico, CA
College: Chico State
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| Marathon: 2:43:00 |
| Half Marathon: 1:16:54 |
| 10k: 36:00 |
| 5k: 16:54 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, 130th place, 2:52:55 | 2012 |
| Long Beach Marathon, 1st place, 2:45:08 | 2010 |
| NCAA Division II Championships, 10th place, 10000m, 37:23:30 | 2007 |
| Bidwell Classic Half Marathon, 1st place (twice), 1:19:12 | 2012 |
| San Diego Rock N' Roll Half Marathon, 3rd place, 1:18:47 | 2012 |
You Should Know: While in high school, Tollefson developed into an accomplished piano player, performing at recitals, accompanying groups and teaching.
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Michelle La Sala
Bio
Born: February 7, 1989
Residence: Sacramento, CA
High School: Archbishop Mitty, San Jose, CA
College: Sacramento State, Sacramento, CA
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 800m: 2:05:15 |
| 1500m: 4:16:66 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Qualifier | 2012 |
| NCAA Division I 2nd Team All-American | 2012 |
| Two-Time NCAA Indoor Championships Qualifier | |
| Three-Time All-Big Sky Conference Honoree | |
| 2nd-Fastest Female 800m in CSUS History |
You Should Know: Robinson loves music, her tastes ranging from hip-hop to R&B to country to rock and roll.
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Renisha Robinson
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Bio
Born: April 4, 1989
Residence: Sacramento, CA
High School: Glen Lake, Maple City, MI
College: Notre Dame (2011)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 5000m: 16:36 |
| 1500m: 4:29:11 |
| Mile: 4:46 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| National Scholastic Indoor Nationals Champion, HS, 5000m | 2007 |
| Nike Outdoor Nationals Champion, HS, 5000m | 2007 |
| National Catholic Cross Country Invitational, 3rd place | 2009 |
| Valparaiso Invitational, 1st place | 2008 |
| Big East Conference Indoor Championships, 3rd place, 1600m, 4:53:91 | 2010 |
You Should Know: Treece loves the outdoors. Her interests include snowboarding, biking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
News
Bio
College: UC Santa Cruz
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 5000m: 14:12 |
| Half Marathon: 1:04:23 |
| 25k: 1:18:28 |
| Marathon: 2:14:30 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| Boston Marathon, 9th place (2:14:30) | 2013 |
| California International Marathon, 1st place (2:16:29) | 2012 |
| US Olympic Marathon Trials, 24th place, PR (2:15:28) | 2012 |
| US 25k Championships, 9th place | 2012 |
| US 25k Championships, 7th place | 2011 |
Athlete Interview - Daniel Tapia - 12.2.12
Men's champ Danny Tapia credits conservative race strategy at 2012 Cal International Marathon
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Daniel Tapia
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CIM Article
12/2/12
Sacramento Bee Article
12/2/12
Tapia earns USATF national award
12/5/12
Bio
Born: March 13, 1985
Residence: Mammoth Lakes, CA
High School: Rocklin
College: Chico State (2008)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| Steeple: 8:56 |
| Half Marathon: 1:08:02 |
| Marathon: 2:18:26 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier | 2012 |
| CIM, 9th place (2:18:26) | 2011 |
| Chicago Marathon, 25th place | 2011 |
You Should Know: Tollefson grew up in Minnesota before moving to Rocklin in the fifth grade.
Bio
Born: November 12, 1988
Residence: Santa Rosa, CA
High School: Maria Carillo
College: Chico State (2012)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| Marathon: 2:44:21 |
| Half Marathon: 1:17:04 |
| 10,000m: 34:31 |
| 5,000m: 16:14 |
| 3,000m: 9:50 |
| 1,500m: 4:37 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| California International Marathon, 9th place (2:44:21) | 2012 |
| Clarksburg Country Run Half Marathon, 1st place (1:17:04) | 2012 |
| NCAA Division II All-American, Cross Country (38th Place) | 2011 |
| NCAA Division II All-West Region, Cross Country (5th Place) | 2011 |
| NCAA Division II All-CCAA, Cross Country (1st Place) | 2011 |
| NCAA Division II All-American, Cross Country (34th Place) | 2009 |
| NCAA Division II All-West Region, Cross Country (13th Place) | 2009 |
| NCAA Division II All-CCAA, Cross Country (4th Place)) | 2009 |
| NCAA Division II All-CCAA, Cross Country (6th Place) | 2008 |
| NCAA Division II All-American, 10k (8th Place) | 2012 |
| NCAA Division II All-West Region, 5k and 10k | 2012 |
| NCAA Division II All-CCAA, 5k (1st Place) | 2012 |
| NCAA Division II All-West Region, 5k and 10k | 2011 |
| NCAA Division II All-CCAA, 5k (1st Place) | 2011 |
| NCAA Division II All-American, 10k (6th Place) | 2009 |
| NCAA Division II All-CCAA, 5k (3rd Place) | 2009 |
You Should Know: Gray was an avid soccer player before a knee injury led her to running in the summer before her junior year of high school. She’s also a foodie who loves to read and write.
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Alia Gray
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Bio
Born: October 11, 1987
Residence: El Dorado Hills, CA
High School: Oak Ridge High School
College: UC Santa Barbara (2010)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 10,000m: 33:19.43 |
| 5,000m: 16:01.20 |
| 1,500m: 4:26.67 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| Golden Gate Park Open, 1st Place | 2012 |
| NCAA Division I All-American, 5k | 2008 |
| NCAA Division I All-American, 10k | 2010 |
| Big West Conference Champion, 5k | 2008, 2010 |
| Big West Conference Champion, 10k | 2008, 2010 |
| Big West Conference Champion, Cross Country | 2008 |
| UCSB and Big West Conference Record Holder, 5k | April 2010-April 2011 |
| California State Meet, 1,600m, 6th Place | 2005 |
You Should Know: With degrees in Biology and Art History, Domenichelli hopes to eventually earn a Master’s Degree in either Landscape Architecture or Nutrition.
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Marrie Chen
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Courtney Green
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Samantha Kearney
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Sarah Tusting
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Yvette Ferreira
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Claire Jenkins
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Lisa Balestrini
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Stephanie Artis
Bio
Born: August 5, 1987
High School: Folsom High School
College: Georgetown University (2009)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time | |
|---|---|
| Track | |
| 1,500m: 4:28 | |
| 3,000m: 9:25 | |
| 5,000m: 16:24 | |
| 10,000m: 33:33 | |
| Road Racing | |
| 5k: 16:18 | |
| 10k: 34:00 | |
| 15k: 53:07 | |
| 10-mile: 57:21 | |
| Half Marathon: 1:15:32 | |
| Marathon: 2:41 | |
| Cross Country | |
| 6,000m: 20:17 | |
| 8,000m: 28:20 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight |
|---|
| Qualifier, NCAA DI NCAA Championships, Cross Country and Track & Field |
| USTFCCCA All-Academic Team |
| All Big East Academic Athlete |
| Dean's List |
| 5K National Junior Champion |
| World USA Junior Team Member |
| Qualifier, 8-Time California State Meet |
| Foot Locker Finalist |
| Podium Finishes in both Track and Field and Cross Country |
| National Honors Society Member |
News
Bio
Born: July 12, 1990
High School: Capital Christian High School
College: Azusa Pacific University (2012)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 5,000m: 16:34 |
| 10,000m: 33:58 |
| Half Marathon: 1:15:42 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| PA Cross Country Championships, 5th Place | 2012 |
| NAIA 2-Time Champion, Indoor Track, 5,000m | |
| NAIA Champion, Indoor Track, 5,000m | |
| 11-Time NAIA All-American | |
| 2-Time NAIA Champions of Character Award | |
| 2-Time NAIA Athlete of the Week | |
| Academic Collegiate Honors, Academic All-American | |
| High School Division IV CIF Cross Country Nationals, 12th place | |
| 3-Time Golden Empire League Champion | |
| 2-Time CIF Sac-Joaquin Cross Country Champion | |
| 3-Time Qualifier, State Meet, Cross Country |
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Krista Drechsler
Bio
Born: December 19, 1988
Residence: Berkeley
High School: Vintage High School (Napa)
College: Sacramento State University (2011)
Personal Bests
| Event: Time |
|---|
| 800m: 2:01.33 |
| 1,500m: 4:10.77 |
Career Highlights
| Highlight | Year |
|---|---|
| U.S. Olympic Trials Semifinal Qualifier, 800m (2:02.94) | 2012 |
| 3-Time All-American, 800m | |
| All-American, 1,500m | |
| 9-Time All-Conference Selection | |
| 9-Time Academic All-Conference Selection | |
| Big Sky Conference Performer of the Meet (Indoor and Outdoor) | 2011 |
| Sacramento State Student-Athlete of the Year | 2011 |
| Sacramento State Track and Field Indoor and Outdoor MVP | 2011 |
| Sacramento State Track and Field Team Captain | 2011 |
| NCAA West Region Co-Athlete of the Year | |
| Bowerman Award Watch List Honoree | |
| Big Sky Conference Record Holder, Indoor 800m | |
| Big Sky Conference Record Holder, Outdoor 800m | |
| 7-Time Conference Champion (800m, 1,500m, Mile, 1,600m Relay) | |
| #9 All-Time American Collegiate, Indoor 800m | |
| NCAA Division I Indoor National Leader, 800m | 2011 |
| Holds 6 Sacramento State school records |
You Should Know: Wallace is an avid foodie who loves trying new restaurants in Northern California.
