PLNU Athletics

As a Junior (2015)
PacWest All-Academic selection…Ran in four races…Helped PLNU make its first-ever NCAA West Regional appearance…Race in the PacWest Championships…Best time in a 5k race came at the Charles Bowles Invitational (19:32.3)…Best time in a 6k race came at the Sundodger Invitational (24:14.2).
 
As a Sophomore (2014)
PacWest All-Academic selection…Earned team's Most Improved Award…Finished in the top 3 amongst PLNU runners in all six races…Best finish came at the Aztec Invite where she placed 30th…Placed 41st at the PacWest Championships...Best time on a 5k course came at the Vanguard Invite (19:56.8)…Best time on a 6k course came at the PacWest Championships (24:36.4).
 
As a Freshman (2013)
PacWest All-Academic team selection…Ran in all seven races for the Sea Lions…Earned the team's sportsmanship award…Placed 42nd at the PacWest Championships…Best finish came at the UC San Diego Opener when she finished 23rd…Best time in a 5k race came at the PacWest Championships when she finished with a mark of 19:48.5.
 
Prior to PLNU
Ran four years of cross country and three years of track for the Grizzlies under coach Rob Putnam… was named second team all-league as a junior and first team as a senior… best times include 5:30 in the 1600-meter and 11:43 in the 3200m.
 
Personal
Born in San Diego…Mathematics major…Software Engineering minor…Parents' names are Marjie and Paul Richardson…Oldest of four siblings: Abby, Aaron and Samuel…Math major.

Other stuff
Hobbies: swimming
Favorite food: Fettuccine alfredo
Favorite TV show: Duck Dynasty
Place she most wants to visit: the Netherlands
Prerace ritual: prayer
Why she chose PLNU: the location and was influenced by the Science Honors Weekend