2008: Did not compete in any meets ... Academic All-Big Ten.

2007: Participated in two meets in the season, finishing with a 26:57 at the adidas Invitational Open Division and a 31:34 at the 6k Bradley Classic ... Academic All-Big Ten.

2006: Finished 110th at Midwest Collegiate (9/16) in only meet of the season.

High School: A four-year letterwinner in cross country and both indoor and outdoor track & field ... Served as captain of the cross country team.

Personal: Born Rachael Leigh Suffrin ... Daughter of Ed and Audrey Suffrin ... Double major in psychology and human development & psychological services... Winner of the Booster Club Scholarship Award ... National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Illinois State Scholar.