RunPro.com

The purpose of this web site is to assist promising young distance runners in making the transition from collegiate to professional running. The intent is to provide athletes with a comprehensive overview of what it takes and what is involved in becoming a professional distance runner - competing on the track, the roads and in cross country. By increasing the number of talented runners training at a high level - from the 800 meters up through the marathon - the U.S. will continue its re-emergence towards competitive excellence in long distance running both nationally and internationally.

21 Distance Runners Selected for 1st RunPro Camp Set for July 14-17 in Minneapolis

Minneapolis - July 11, 2011 - Twenty-one distance runners, who have recently graduated from colleges and universities throughout the country, have been selected to attend the first-ever RunPro Camp designed specifically for athletes who are interested in pursuing a professional running career. The camp will be held July 14-17 in Minneapolis.

by Matt Llano

AmyVanAlstine Flagstaff, AZ - May 15, 2012 - Amy Van Alstine comes from Midland Park, New Jersey, where she attended Midland Park High School and graduated with personal bests of 5:09 for 1600 meters and 10:57 for 3200 meters. She went on to compete for University of Richmond in Virginia, earning multiple Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, NCAA Championship berths (2010 Cross Country and 2011 Outdoor Track), and All-America honors. She holds school records in the 1500, 3k, and 5k and the conference meet record in the 1500 and was the 2011 Atlantic 10 Track and Field Athlete of the Year. She holds personal bests of 4:19.38 for 1500 meters and 15:42.67 for 5000 meters.