Chelsey Sveinsson is flying uner the radar right now....
Chelsey Sveinsson is flying uner the radar right now....
Chelsey Sveinsson used to be my favorite runner. Mega-talented, beautiful stride, great combination of strength and speed.
Not sure what's going on with her. She was out for a year with a sacral stress fracture, but she's been back training for a year now...recently ran a 22:something 6K at Stanford Invite and 18:40s for 5K at the Bronco Invitational.
I thought she'd have a good summer of training and be right up near the top again. Sad to see her struggling...not sure what's going on, but hopefully someday she'll return to form.
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Chelsey Sveinsson used to be my favorite runner.
so she's not your favorite because she's hurt?
Well she hasn't raced like herself in almost two years...I've been really hoping for her to get back to where she was but it's been so long. Hope she's continuing to train hard and be patient.
She reminds me of Sheila Reid...strong runner, powerful form, great kick, tough as nails.
I had the pleasure of briefly meeting and chatting with Chelsey at Foot Locker Nationals her junior year. She was one of the most polite, well spoken, articulate teens I've ever met. I wish her all the best. Whether she returns to national class running form or not, I'm sure she will find success and happiness in life.