Kristen Messer is a 21 year old college student-athlete. Kristen was born with cerebral palsy and is forced to compete in a wheelchair. She competes primarily in track and road racing. Over the last 5 years Kristen's athletic career has taken her to more countries than most of us will ever see in our lives. She has competed all over the U.S. and international events in Japan, South Africa, Portugal, Australia, and is soon to visit Switzerland.
Kristen came to The HIT Center in August of 2008 and has trained with us ever since. Simply put, she is the happiest and hardest working client that has come through our doors. We are very proud that she uses us for her training needs and are happy to report some recent accomplishments.
Disneyworld Marathon - January 2009 - Official Time 3:15:40 (last year's time was 3:48:40 on the same course)
3M Half Marathon - January 2009 - Official Time 1:33:02 (new personal record for this distance)
These are some of Kristen's Career Highlights:
2003-2008 - Oita Japan - Austin Representative - Competed in Half Marathon and placed in top three all years.
2004-2008 - 3M Half Marathon - First all years
2006-2008 - Disneyworld Marathon - Placed in top two all years.
2007-2008 - Disneyland Half Marathon - First both years
2004-2008 Jr. Nationals - Hold four National Records All Years
2005 - CP ISRA World Championships - Four Medals for USA
2005 - Chosen as Female Youth Runner of the Year by Austin Runners Choice Awards
2007 - Jr. World Championships - South Africa - Three Medals for US
2008 Jr. World Championships - New Jersey - Three medals for US
2008 - Awarded Power Player award at Desert Games
2008 - Chosen for US Team for Jr. World Championships in Switzerland July of 2009.
Swimming - 2007-2008 - Hold National records in four events.
