Farrahadoon Durrani as a Freshman in High School

Farrahadoon Durrani (class of '05) and Ahsan Khan (class of '06) are both running at UIC.  Ahsan is running mid-distance and Farrahadoon is running distance.  Both are excited about their new team and doing well in their studies.  They are looking to get an apartment together near campus.  In a recent phone call from Farrahadoon he said "hey coach you live near UIC me & ace can live with you that way you can help us with Calculus Hw"  I responded by laughing then hanging up.  i hope to see the both of them race this spring. UIC Men's XC/Track Site

Matthew Kim is in his Freshman year at North Park University.  I'd see him around the neighborhood running with his team.  I've talked with his new coach much more than with Matt but coach says he's working hard and doing well.  North Park Cross Country

Mark Akins is in his Freshman year at Aurora University.  I'd hoped to see him continue his running as he had such a terrific junior year at Mather and had such battles with injuries his senior year.  He is on the team and enjoying college life and running very much. Aurora Cross Country

I've seen Kevin "boltin" Baker (class of '05) a few times in past weeks.  He was at College of DuPage his freshman year when he ruptured his achilles. (a real bummer because they won the Junior College National Championship.)   Anyway the injury forced him to hang up the spikes.  He missed living in Chicago and transferred to Wright College this year.  He's doing well though and is working towards becoming a PE teacher and coach.  I'm excited about coaching his little sister next year at Mather.  Kevin describes her as "quiet" and smart.  Those qualities and a little of the Baker speed will make her fun to coach.