Dech claims mile run at Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (March 9, 2010) – Assistant track and field coach, Sam Dech, won the mile run at the Arkansas Last Chance Meet on Friday and set a personal best with a time of 4:02.70.

Dech clinched the win against a quality field on Friday night and his time of 4:02.70 for the mile ranks him 24th on the current US indoor list on a standard 200-meter track.

Coach Ashley Benjamin, whom also coaches head cross country coach Mark Thompson, said, “I really had high expectations as I felt Sam was really ready to run a very good mile. His experience paid off as he held pace and let his finish do the work.”

“This truly is a team effort as credit also goes to Coach Thompson for much of the workout design as well as Patrick Wellington and Trent Fisher from Transformations Fitness Center who have really helped with the speed and strength components of Sam’s training,” said Benjamin.

“Kudos to Sam for putting together a great race,” said Benjamin. “We look forward to faster times in the outdoor season.”

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