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Lead Stories: Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Josh McDougal: “Running Is What I do, Not Who I Am”

Posted April 12th, 2008 at 2:45 PM by Stephanie Lowe

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Motivation, Cross Country, Track & Field, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews, College

Liberty University senior Josh McDougal is confident as he prepares for this summer’s U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. This past fall, McDougal became the 2007 NCAA Division I cross country national champion after he out-kicked Oregon’s Galen Rupp by one second. He was unsatisfied with his performances in the 5000 (5th place) and 3000 (6th place) at the 2008 NCAA Division I Indoor meet March 14-15, but remains optimistic as he builds his base for the trials.

“It’s been a rough few weeks,” McDougal said. “[But] I’m in good shape now.”
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Josh McDougal named USATF Athlete of the Week

Posted November 27th, 2007 at 4:43 PM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: News & Results, Cross Country

Josh McDougal has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after winning the men’s NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship Monday, November 19 at the LaVern Gibson Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Ind.

A senior at Liberty University, McDougal out-kicked Galen Rupp of Oregon in the men’s 10 km race in a thrilling homestretch battle, crossing the finish line in 29 minutes 22 seconds.

Rupp finished just one second behind in 29:23. McDougal is the first Liberty athlete to win an NCAA Cross Country title.
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Podcast 90: Liberty Univ. standout JOSH MCDOUGAL

Posted October 6th, 2007 at 4:15 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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Episode 90 of TheFinalSprint.com Podcast features my interview with Liberty University’s cross country and track & field standout JOSH MCDOUGAL.

In the interview, Josh talks about his season debut and victory at the Notre Dame Cross Country Invitational, going out on top in his final year of NCAA competition, his greatest accomplishments thus far, and plans to remain near Liberty when he begins his professional career.

Download the podcast to hear Josh discuss these topics, as well as, thoughts of running a marathon in the future, his predictions for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Marathon Trials, being home schooled during his high school years, being teammates with his brother Jordan, his running heroes, and the importance of both faith and family.

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Host: Adam Jacobs | Guest: Josh McDougal
Producers: Greg Cherniet, Adam Jacobs
Musicians: Ryan Ahlwardt, Darnell Perkins
File Size: 10.3 MB | Length: 15:05 MIN

Episode sponsored by: Bill Rodgers Sportswear
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