Laura Roesler

[lakesbison]

Can We Build A Bball Arena Already, So Ndsu Can Use The Bsa As A World Class Indoor Track Facility???

[westnodak93bison]

How much does our crappy eastern ND weather hamper her training? I'd say alot.

[tcbison]

Here is an article and video about Laura Roesler at Howard Wood Dakota Relays. She won the 200 with a time of 24.55...

http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090502/COLUMNISTS0104/905020315/1002/sports

[tcbison]

Another article in the Argus Leader. They do a good job covering track. This one has a paragraph about Laura's recruitment...
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090501/COLUMNISTS0104/905010335/1002

Quote:
Roesler's recruiting stock went through the roof, and her options are wide open. She mentioned Minnesota and NDSU as schools she will visit, but added there may be "schools in California" she would consider.
Coaches can start calling July 1, and the Roeslers will be ready.

"My mom jokes about it," says Laura. "She said she's going to take our phone off the hook."

[Castor Troy]

Another article in the Argus Leader. They do a good job covering track. This one has a paragraph about Laura's recruitment...
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090501/COLUMNISTS0104/905010335/1002

Quote:
Roesler's recruiting stock went through the roof, and her options are wide open. She mentioned Minnesota and NDSU as schools she will visit, but added there may be "schools in California" she would consider.
Coaches can start calling July 1, and the Roeslers will be ready.

"My mom jokes about it," says Laura. "She said she's going to take our phone off the hook."

The trick will be Laura getting the phone away from mom. I can see her become very involved. She may be talking about Stanford. They are the best of the California schools for mid to long distance. I can see Michigan taking a good look at her as well.

[roper1313]

That's agreat article. 18'10" girls long jump is rediculous. King is quite the athlete. Reading that article made me realize how big Roesler's 200 win was.

Is there anyone that the Howard Wood will be able to bring in to compete with Laura in the special 800 next year?

[Castor Troy]

That's agreat article. 18'10" girls long jump is rediculous. King is quite the athlete. Reading that article made me realize how big Roesler's 200 win was.

Is there anyone that the Howard Wood will be able to bring in to compete with Laura in the special 800 next year?

Here is the Top 10 thus far for high school girls in the nation as of 5/06:

2:05.83 Charlene Lipsey (Hempstead, NY)
2:07.69i *Phyllis Francis (McAuley, Brooklyn)
2:08.0i Stephanie Brown (Tri-Valley, Downs, Il)
2:08.14 *Emily Menges (Garden City, NY)
2:08.2 Stephanie Morgan (Barnesville, Oh)
2:08.80i *Laura Roesler (S, Fargo, N.D.)
2:09.00 Skyler Wallen (Northwestern, Miami)
2:09.09 **Chelsey Sveinsson (Greenhill, Addison, Tx)
2:09.27 Justine Fedronic (Carlmont, Belmont, Ca)
2:09.57 Carlyle Davis (Marlborough, Los Angeles, Ca)

Also, there is Shelby Houlihan from Iowa who is a sophomore that won Drake with a low 2:10 that might be good competition for Laura next year.

There is always the boys race! :nod:

[sambini]

She does it again and wins four

[westnodak93bison]

I watched her on Friday. She ran the 400 and finished as strong as she did in the 200. If only there was someone to push her.

[westnodak93bison]

is she running in any meets this summer?

[roper1313]

I think the forum mentioned the Dakota Relays and the Nike Outdoor Championships. Maybe someone else can let us know the caliber of those events.

[sambini]

Thats what I read also+++

[roper1313]

In the article, Laura stated that her goal this summer is to go under 2 min!! That would be impressive.

[IzzyFlexion]

In the article, Laura stated that her goal this summer is to go under 2 min!! That would be impressive.

It's a great goal but I can't see that happening. I hope she proves me wrong.

[westnodak93bison]

she has about a solid month with decent weather to train exclusively for the 800. I could see her getting below 2:03. She ran a 55.10 400m with nobody pushing her.

[IzzyFlexion]

She'll need to improve her strength quite a lot in order to get under two minutes. Endurance, technique, and strategy can only get you so far. It appears to me that with her petite frame, she's likely about maxed out in terms of how fast she can physcially cover this distance.

[Castor Troy]

She'll need to improve her strength quite a lot in order to get under two minutes. Endurance, technique, and strategy can only get you so far. It appears to me that with her petite frame, she's likely about maxed out in terms of how fast she can physcially cover this distance.

I agree that Laura will need to get stronger if she has aspirations of breaking 2:00. Just google the name Maria Mutola and hit images and see what Laura will need to look like some day. The other thing that was already brought up was the fact that she can exclusively train for the 800. This is very important since the 800 calls for very specific training and when one is called on to run an array of very different events they are not able to develop the ability to develop their lactic acid threshold. In other words, Laura needs to run at her 800 pace any chance she can get because this is the only way to get used to running in this energy system. She certainly has the foot speed to do it, so that helps. I personally think she can do it, but her team needs to allow her to concentrate on one event. If her goal is to sweep the 100, 200, 400, and 800 along with breaking 2:00 it will never happen. That would be an unheard of feat to say the least.

[roper1313]

Castor-

What is a better event for Laura to run as a second; a 1600 or a 400?

[DORMIE]

Maybe her goal would be to run a 2:01.37. With Hermanson's effort, maybe Roesler might think a little of running at NDSU.

[Kermit]

Maybe her goal would be to run a 2:01.37. With Hermanson's effort, maybe Roesler might think a little of running at NDSU.

I had the same thought. It's not like NDSU runners can't compete on the national stage. :)

[westnodak93bison]

http://www.nationalscholastic.org/nikeoutdoor/article/559/

I thought she was running in this event? I dont see her name listed as an entry in the 800m.

[bison duff]

Laura is not running at Nike. Shes headed to Eugene to compete at US Jr Championships. These two meets are so close to each other, its hard for a lot of the athletes to hit them both.

[westnodak93bison]

yeah, Nike is this week US Jrs next week June 25-28
http://www.usatf.org/events/

[Thundering Herd]

Maybe her goal would be to run a 2:01.37. With Hermanson's effort, maybe Roesler might think a little of running at NDSU.
That would be awesome if we got Roesler in Bison green and yellow! You don't need nice weather to train! For those of you that have seen Rocky IV, you know what I mean! :D

[bison duff]

Womens jr. 800 meter prelims are set to run at 2:20 on Saturday. Im assuming this is Pacific time but it does not say for sure on the schedule on the usatf website, so it would be 4:20 Central if thats correct. Live streaming coverage of all the races can be found at:

http://www.usatf.org/events/2009/USAJuniorOutdoorTFChampionships/streaming.asp

The Schedule can be found here:

http://www.usatf.org/events/2009/USAJuniorOutdoorTFChampionships/schedule.asp

[sambini]

Laura finishes second

[westnodak93bison]

congrats to Laura, looks like she may have done well in the 400m as well since her state record 55.1 would have put her 5th

[roper1313]

Since she's top three does that mean she's going to the World Jr. Championships?

[Hammersmith]

Since she's top three does that mean she's going to the World Jr. Championships?

There's no World Junior this year. They happen on even years with the next one a year from now in Moncton, Canada.

[roper1313]

There's no World Junior this year. They happen on even years with the next one a year from now in Moncton, Canada.

Thanks Hammersmith, I figured there would have been a mention of it in the Forum if that would have been the case. Next year then.

[MontBison]

There is a better chance that ND becomes a tropical paradise next year then Laura going to ndsu.

[IzzyFlexion]

There is a better chance that ND becomes a tropical paradise next year then Laura going to ndsu.

Well, her auto-qualifying time for this year's state meet was 2:08.87 and her winning time was 2:13.92. Not exactly big time numbers. I know she has run 2:03...something, but not consistantly. Will she improve (ala Laura Hermanson)? Most likely. Is she too good to run at NDSU? Nope. Not right now anyway.

[MontBison]

She will be going to a PAC 10 school and yes she is too good to run at NDSU

[Castor Troy]

She will be going to a PAC 10 school and yes she is too good to run at NDSU

"Too good" is kind of subjective right now because of her age as well as her competition. She seems to be inconsistent because of the varying levels of her competition. So we really don't know how good she can be. If she was a Bison this year, she would be our second best 800 runner. I would even argue that Brittany G. would be our second and Roesler #3.

[tony]

"Too good" is kind of subjective right now because of her age as well as her competition. She seems to be inconsistent because of the varying levels of her competition. So we really don't know how good she can be. If she was a Bison this year, she would be our second best 800 runner. I would even argue that Brittany G. would be our second and Roesler #3.

Nobody is too good to run at NDSU unless they are too good to stay amateur.

[IzzyFlexion]

Nobody is too good to run at NDSU unless they are too good to stay amateur.

Indeed.

Among the high school elites in 2009:
Her 800 meter best (2:06.20) (not in the state meet) ranks 4th.
Her 800 meter time at the state meet was 2:13.92.
Her 400 meter state meet best (55.10) ranks tied for 53rd.*
Her 200 meter state meet best (24.66) missed the top 100 by .22 seconds.*
Her 100 meter state meet best (12.41) missed the top 100 by .51 seconds.*

*I don't know if she has better times posted for the 100, 200, and 400 in non-state meets.

Don't get me wrong.....I hope she's Olympic champion some day!
Just remember that track and field nationally is loaded with some super athletes. In the 800 meters, she's clearly among the cream of the crop and will likely not be as diverse with her events in college. Is her 800 meter ability enough to land her a scholarship to a "big time" school? Yes, indeed. But as was pointed out in a previous post, that may not even be good enough to be the best in that event in the post Hermanson era at NDSU.

[tony]

Indeed.

Among the high school elites in 2009:
Her 800 meter best (2:06.20) (not in the state meet) ranks 4th.
Her 800 meter time at the state meet was 2:13.92.
Her 400 meter state meet best (55.10) ranks tied for 53rd.*
Her 200 meter state meet best (24.66) missed the top 100 by .22 seconds.*
Her 100 meter state meet best (12.41) missed the top 100 by .51 seconds.*


WOW!!! That is an amazing resume! As far as I'm concerned, Roesler is one of the very top HS track athletes in the country - but I don't think that precludes her (or anybody else) from going to NDSU. I'd be willing to bet she cracks 2:00 while in college if she stays healthy. Track is a no BS sport - your time is not going to be discounted because you ran for NDSU.

[roper1313]

Per yesterday's forum, Laura finished 6th in the Jr. Pan Am games with a 2.07. Chantell (sp) Price who's going to be a sophmore at U Tenn took 2nd.

[semobison]

You cant use her times at the state meet to compare against other runners around the country. She ran 7 races in 2 days including prelims in the 100, 200, and 400. Her objective there is to win 4 events and score 40 points for her team, which she has done every year since she was an 8th grader. There is not a college track coach in the country who doesnt know who she is. She can pretty much go to the school of her choosing!

[tony]

You cant use her times at the state meet to compare against other runners around the country. She ran 7 races in 2 days including prelims in the 100, 200, and 400. Her objective there is to win 4 events and score 40 points for her team, which she has done every year since she was an 8th grader. There is not a college track coach in the country who doesnt know who she is. She can pretty much go to the school of her choosing!

I don't think anbody could possibly disagree with that. She is phenomenal.

That said, don't sell NDSU short. Since 2004, Kinsey Coles, Sarah Klein, Laura Hermanson, and Brittany Gigstead have all run 2:08 or better... they are the four top 800 runners in NDSU history.

Now, how many schools out there are doing a better job of developing 800 runners lately? It's really pretty amazing.

[sambini]

Lets not forget she is also a 4.0 student.

[roper1313]

I don't think anbody could possibly disagree with that. She is phenomenal.

That said, don't sell NDSU short. Since 2004, Kinsey Coles, Sarah Klein, Laura Hermanson, and Brittany Gigstead have all run 2:08 or better... they are the four top 800 runners in NDSU history.

Now, how many schools out there are doing a better job of developing 800 runners lately? It's really pretty amazing.


Well said Tony. This is how I look at Roesler. I'm assuming Laura will go to a big time school, but I will not be shocked if she picked NDSU instead.

[Mailman25]

I was talking to the UofM head coach at ND state track this year and I asked just how big of a recruit Roesler is around the country. His comment was the kind that gets a "full ride and a car." Now he was kidding, but that shows what NDSU has to compete with.

Side note was that the UofM is just as interested in Grooters from West Fargo because of her multi-event ability. She dominates hurdles, great sprinter, qualified for state in the 800, and had around the leading high jump in Class A at 5'6ish. I assume NDSU is after Grooters just as hard.

Imagine getting both Roesler and Grooters in the same class.

[Castor Troy]

I was talking to the UofM head coach at ND state track this year and I asked just how big of a recruit Roesler is around the country. His comment was the kind that gets a "full ride and a car." Now he was kidding, but that shows what NDSU has to compete with.

Side note was that the UofM is just as interested in Grooters from West Fargo because of her multi-event ability. She dominates hurdles, great sprinter, qualified for state in the 800, and had around the leading high jump in Class A at 5'6ish. I assume NDSU is after Grooters just as hard.

Imagine getting both Roesler and Grooters in the same class.

Ellie is a special talent. It surprises me that she has so much speed. Her dad and grandpa were distance runners. Must get her fast-twitch from mom.

[td577]

First of all, the mention of Grooters is interesting because I think she will absolutely shine in the 400 hurdles for anyone next year.

The discussion of Roesler's times in high school meets is meaningful. This girl is running around 2:10s with no competition. I don't think there are many out there who appreciate how difficult it would be to consistently put up nationally competitive times with no one near her. When she has performed against better competition, she has risen to the challenge. A 17 year old running 2:07 is pretty incredible and to think she ran a 2:03 as a 16 year old.

This isn't an athlete who will spend her first couple of years running relays. She is going to be competitive in the 400 and 800 right away in division 1. I like Lisa S. a lot, I think she is a great high school coach, but Laura surpassed her coaches four years ago.

I think NDSU would be a great fit for her. Her sister is here and they are best friends. The coaches have proven they can coach the 800 and she would be the top track recruit in the history of the program. I can't help thinking she will be at Stanford next year, though.

[Castor Troy]

First of all, the mention of Grooters is interesting because I think she will absolutely shine in the 400 hurdles for anyone next year.

The discussion of Roesler's times in high school meets is meaningful. This girl is running around 2:10s with no competition. I don't think there are many out there who appreciate how difficult it would be to consistently put up nationally competitive times with no one near her. When she has performed against better competition, she has risen to the challenge. A 17 year old running 2:07 is pretty incredible and to think she ran a 2:03 as a 16 year old.

This isn't an athlete who will spend her first couple of years running relays. She is going to be competitive in the 400 and 800 right away in division 1. I like Lisa S. a lot, I think she is a great high school coach, but Laura surpassed her coaches four years ago.

I think NDSU would be a great fit for her. Her sister is here and they are best friends. The coaches have proven they can coach the 800 and she would be the top track recruit in the history of the program. I can't help thinking she will be at Stanford next year, though.


All very good points. I know what you are saying about coaching, even though they have done a good job with her thus far. Laura is a special athlete and those athletes tend to sneak up on a coaching staff. So what happens is they have them in events that they are a natural fit. Laura can run a fast 100, 200, and 400 because she has speed and she can do these events with very little effort. The 800 is very different and it takes special training to develop an athlete.

[tony]

I think NDSU would be a great fit for her. Her sister is here and they are best friends. The coaches have proven they can coach the 800 and she would be the top track recruit in the history of the program. I can't help thinking she will be at Stanford next year, though.

Can't criticize anybody for going to Stanford - nice weather, great school... poor middle distance though* :)

*Disclaimer: the poor middle distance might change because they've signed three really good middle distance runners in the last couple years - one of whom Laura ran against in Poland (if my memory isn't completely destroyed).

[Shawn-O]

Roesler to Oregon.

http://twitter.com/terryvandrovec

[tony]

Roesler to Oregon.

http://twitter.com/terryvandrovec

Good move! Nice weather and gets her close to Nike.

Good luck, Laura!

[Kermit]

Roesler to Oregon.

http://twitter.com/terryvandrovec

Confirmation from the Forum:
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/263165/group/home/

[td577]

I think it is awesome she is getting to spread her wings a bit and get to some learning on her own. Great track conference, great track school, and like Troy said, near Nike. That might be her employer in the near future, so having them involved in her college career will benefit both.

[sambini]

Congrats to Laura+++

[HandoEX]

Good luck Laura! Hopefully she reps ND big time out west:nod:

[Castor Troy]

Eugene, Oregon is basically Graceland for track enthusiasts. She will be in a great track community and the coaches are top notch.

[OrygunBison]

Eugene, Oregon is basically Graceland for track enthusiasts. She will be in a great track community and the coaches are top notch.

Yep, Eugene is tops in the track world. Hayward Field hosts national and international events as well as the last Olympic Trials. It has been a destination school for athletes that want an international stage for some time.

The crazy thing to me is that the average Joe in Eugene knows a lot about track. My friend (fellow NDSU grad now practicing in Eugene as a Landscape Architect) designed the latest major renovation to Hayward Field a couple of years ago. Apparently, there was some controversy over messing with the facility. Some people didn't want their shrine altered. It was blasphemy to them. Who the hell gets that bent out of shape over track??? In Eugene, they take it very seriously.

Welcome to the big time, Laura.

[lakesbison]

http://www.inforum.com/event/image/id/279534/headline/Laura%20Roesler/


WOOOOOW... on both accounts.



oh story is here. http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/286171/

[Notorious]

Amazing...this is a HUGE deal! Wow.

[BisonJump]

I had to actually email the Forum yesterday to inform them of this happening and ask why they hadn't had any coverage on it. At least they followed up on it.

[tony]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZCXJoUCBso

Going to try to find a better video.

Laura got the baton in second and the Nigerian runner built a 20 yard lead by the 200 mark and Laura reeled her in and got the baton to the anchor in first place with a decent lead.

Nice job completely blowing off Roesler in the post-race interview, btw - you'd think that relays had three legs, not four.

My guess: Laura Roesler is the USA's secret weapon. :)

Very impressed that the stadium announcer pronounced her name right.

[Castor Troy]

Yeah, I want to know her split, but I can't see the lines in order to time it accurately. I'll look as well.

Could Laura be more of a 400 runner than the 800? Her 400 time needs to translate into her 800 performance or they may move her to the 400. With her 400 time she should be running well under 2:00.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZCXJoUCBso

Going to try to find a better video.

Laura got the baton in second and the Nigerian runner built a 20 yard lead by the 200 mark and Laura reeled her in and got the baton to the anchor in first place with a decent lead.

Nice job completely blowing off Roesler in the post-race interview, btw - you'd think that relays had three legs, not four.

My guess: Laura Roesler is the USA's secret weapon. :)

Very impressed that the stadium announcer pronounced her name right.

[roper1313]

That Nigerian runner cracked, but Laura's closing speed is probably second to none in the Junior ranks. She going to have a lot of people listening for her footsteps in the upcoming years!!

She took a bad beat in the 800 semi's, fastest heat and loosing by.01 to a teammate. Still a great performance.

[ming01]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZCXJoUCBso

Going to try to find a better video.

Laura got the baton in second and the Nigerian runner built a 20 yard lead by the 200 mark and Laura reeled her in and got the baton to the anchor in first place with a decent lead.

Nice job completely blowing off Roesler in the post-race interview, btw - you'd think that relays had three legs, not four.

My guess: Laura Roesler is the USA's secret weapon. :)

Very impressed that the stadium announcer pronounced her name right.

Yeah, that's racism!

[tony]

Split times according to this story: http://rise.espn.go.com/track-and-xc/us/2010-outdoor/2010-IAAF-WJC-Sunday-Story.aspx

1. Dickson: 54.4
2. Smith: 52.1
3. Roesler: 52.3
4. George: 52.5

BTW, the runner for Nigeria is no slouch. She goes to school in CA and ran 53.31 this year.

[Kermit]

Yeah, that's racism!

Roeslerism?

[ming01]

Roeslerism?

That's good! How come I didnt think of that?

[tony]

That's good! How come I didnt think of that?

If you are from the western part of the state and read "Roesler" like me, you read it as "wrestler" not "race-ler" - I'm still struggling with that.

I have a similar problem with mispronouncing Tyler Roehl's last name - I'm use to it sounding like "rail" not "roll."

[SDbison]

Too bad Laura didn't want to be a Bison.......also then this topic would really belong here.

[BisonJump]

Too bad Laura didn't want to be a Bison.......also then this topic would really belong here.

I've seen plenty of athletes who decided they didn't like the pressure of the "Big Time" and/or being away from friends and family and come back to one of the local schools so there is always the chance she could be a Bison in the future (although she has been exposed to the "Big Time" to a far greater extent than others so it probably isn't likely). I'm sure Ryun is smart enough to not have burned any bridges and to let her know there is always a Bison uniform waiting for her.

[sambini]

Thanks Tony for sharing the video. Laura we are very proud of you. Good luck at Oregon.

[Castor Troy]

I've seen plenty of athletes who decided they didn't like the pressure of the "Big Time" and/or being away from friends and family and come back to one of the local schools so there is always the chance she could be a Bison in the future (although she has been exposed to the "Big Time" to a far greater extent than others so it probably isn't likely). I'm sure Ryun is smart enough to not have burned any bridges and to let her know there is always a Bison uniform waiting for her.

I hope she stays away from home for one main reason. Since she is one of us we would tend to give her a free pass on her performances. For instance, if she runs right around 2:01 and goes to nationals consistently most of the folks in this area will give her all of the accolades of a superstar without reaching her full potential. A place like Oregon will keep her accountable and only give her "golf claps" when she runs 2:01. The girl runs a 53 second 400 which roughly computes to 1:56 for 800. Currently she is running 2:04. The folks in Oregon know their track and expect a lot from their team.