Michelle Sauer

Personal Records:
800 meters (indoor) — 2:22.35
1000 meters (indoor) — 3:08.77 — No. 8 all-time at VU

2008: Did not compete in any races.

2007: Competed on limited basis at middle distances … Recorded 800 meter best of 2:25.08 at Vanderbilt Invitational … Ran indoor 5:43.91 mile at Tiger Invitational … Did not compete in any cross country races.

High School/Prep:
Earned four letters in track, and two varsity letters in cross country … North Allegheny squad was three-time conference champions … Ran 400 and 800 meter (2:23) distances, helping 4×800-meter foursome qualify for state as junior … Named North Allegheny[apos]s top scholar athlete as senior.

Personal:
Michelle Jean Sauer … Born Nov. 6, 1987 … Daughter of Michael and Debra … Has one older brother, Brian … Majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in communications of science engineering and technology … Member of National Honor Society … Hopes for a career in sports medicine, biomechanics or human performance research … Began running in seventh grade to stay in shape for soccer … Traveled to an Apache indian reservation for mission experience … Enjoys reading for pleasure.

Off the Course with Michelle:

First job I had: Hostess at Outback Steakhouse

Dream jobs: Being medical director of a pediatric gait lab and sports medicine facility/running a non-profit or medical clinic

Item I brought to VU to remind me of home: a Terrible Towel

Dream vacation: Going to Australia and swimming in the Great Barrier Reef

Favorite restaurant: Georgetown Inn — has the best view of the Pittsburgh skyline

Favorite class this semester: Physiology

Favorite ‘non-school’ related reading material: ‘The Mighty and the Almighty’ by Madeline Albright; ‘Runners World’