Has anyone ever heard of 13-year old phenom, Sydney Thorvaldson of Rawlins, WY? Her times seem absurd considering they were all run at elevation (Cheyenne is about 7,000'):
10:10 for 3k cross country at the Wyoming state meet in October, winning by 1:45.
38:39 for 10k at a tough Bolder Boulder for first overall female in citizen's division and an age 13 record (well ahead of the likes of Lauren Gregory at a similar age).
1:21:21 at the Denver Rock and Roll Half Marathon in October (6:12 per mile) as fourth overall female.
I am betting she could push Ping. What kind of training is required to be a top middle school athlete anymore?