Two-time All-American, nine-time Arizona state champion Dani Jones used to let her detractors motivate her.
"This year I've learned that I like to run for those for who have been there for me every step of the way," she says.
In 2015, the Desert Vista, Ariz. senior is racing better than ever. The University of Colorado-bound star is nearly undefeated this spring, including a record quadruple victory at the Arizona D1 State Championship (800/1600/3200/4x800). Her sole runner-up honors were last weekend at the Prefontaine Classic, where she clocked U.S. No. 2 4:39.88 for the mile as Ryen Frazier of Ravenscroft, N.C. nipped her at the line. The seniors will rematch in New York on June 15 - along with the rest of the best milers in the nation.
