GETTING TO KNOW MELISSA DRENCKHAHN:
Favorite CC meet: Romeoville- The bus ride there is fun and I love the course and the big hill in the beginning
Favorite Track Meet: Outdoor Conference- I love seeing everyone perform and the atmosphere.
Why I choose UMD: I love the city (so many places to see and go to), the community, and the team. It made me feel at home.
Influences on my athletic career: My family especially one of my older brothers Jeremy, he has pushed me to be the best I can be and beyond. He is one of the runners I look up to and provides me with so much information about running when I am curious.
Favorite College Course: I don't have one currently but I think I am really going to like human anatomy and all the exercise science classes.
What most people don’t know about me: Growing up I played lots of sports but never thought I’d run (even though my brothers are both runners); Dance,  figure skating, Hockey, Softball, and Taekwondo were my sports growing up.
Most Memorable UMD Athletic Moment: Having a PR at regionals was pretty awesome, but I would also say Nationals in St. Leo Florida was pretty memorable too!
Pre-Meet Ritual: I like to think and visualize the race, I also focus on being mentally tough, and remind myself I’ve done this before.
Favorite Pro-Athlete: Probably Jenny Simpson! However I also really like Emma Coburn and Kara Goucher.
Sport I’d like to try some day: I would wanna try gymnastics or go back to hockey.Â
Melissa's Race Results
HIGH SCHOOL:
High School Attended: Wayzata High School
Years Lettered/Competed with Varsity: 4 years, Freshman-Senior.
High School Highlights: Four time cross country letter winner, State Champion Team 2014, Nike Cross Nationals competitor team finish 6th, 3200 pr: 11:19 and 1600 pr 5:1, Â Academic All State.
Head Coach: Dave Emmans
PERSONAL:
Parents: Peggy Farah and step-dad Jim Heidmann, Theron Drenckhahn and step-mom Lori Drenckhahn.
Siblings: Jeremy and Nathan, step-siblings: Ali and Kaylin
Place of Birth: Minnesota
