MileSplit traveled to Minnesota back in 2016 to follow the Edina boys (#23) and girls (#8) on a cut down long run two days after the Roy Griak Invite.
The Workout:
Girls: 9 mile run- Last three miles progression.
6:45-6:47-6:32
Boys: 12 mile run- Last six miles progression.
6:30-6:20-6:00-5:40-5:20-5:12
Did you know? The Edina girls coach Matt Gabrielson made it to the Olympic trials three times! In 2008, Gabrielson finished 8th at the trials with a 13:38 5K.
Watch the Edina girls qualify for the Minnesota State Champs by winning the Section 6AA race below.