Went
to Page High School in Greensboro, NC where he graduated in 1988 with a
slew of state titles,including: Cross Country (Class 4A) in 1987, the indoor
3A/4A 1000 meter title in 1987, the indoor 3A/4A mile and 2 mile in 1988,
(Still one of only 2 athletes in North Carolina history
to win all 3 titles indoors!!), and the outdoor mile in class 4A
in 1988.
Vince is known as the "Machine" in the Pantheon circle due to his running back stature.
Vince went on to run for the University of North Carolina and graduated
in 1992. The coaching staff at UNC was rumored to have been very glad that
Vince graduated because he was known as a big whiner and moaner, always
had SOMETHING to complain about. Probably stems from that UFC (Ultimate
Fighting Championship) attitude he has.
Road Race and Track PR's include:
Road PR's
5k 14:32 (11/23/96) 8k 24:54 (Virginia Beach 1996)
10k 30:58 Half-Marathon 1:09:11 (1994- Kiawah)
Marathon 2:42:20 (1995 - Houston)
Track PR's
1500 3:54.2 5000 14:34 400 :53
Collegiate Cross Country Bests
8k 25:03 10k 30:58
Was also captain of the 1991 UNC Cross Country team that qualified
for the 1991 NCAA Championships and
placed a dismal 21st place.
2004 mileage
Week 1 - Jan 1-4, 2004
15 miles
Week 2
30 miles this week
Week 3
33 miles, big week this week!
Week 4
32 miles this week
Week 5
30 miles this week
Week 6
31 miles
Week 7
30 miles this week
Week 8
30 miles this week
Week 9
35 miles this week.
Week 10
40 miles this week finally!
Week 11
40 miles again, 5k race in 17:20
Week 12
40 miles, 5 mile race in 27:51, 3rd place
Week 13
27 miles this week
Week 14
14 miles this week, knee troubles
Week 15
6 miles
Week 16
Off all week
Week 17
7 miles this week
Week 18
12 miles this week
Week 19
18 miles this week
Week 20
20 miles this week
Week 21
20 miles this week
Week 22
18 miles
Week 23
20 miles this week
Week 24
25 miles this week
Week 25
23 miles this week
Week 26
25 miles this week, including 4 * 400 workout
Week 27
25 miles this week
Week 28
26 miles this week
Week 29
16 miles this week
Week 30
28 miles this week
Week 31
28 miles
Week 32
30 miles this week
Week 33
30 miles this week
Week 34
15 miles this week, injury
Week 35
27 miles this week
Week 36
27 miles this week
Week 37
18 miles this week
Week 38
9 miles plus 3 bike rides
Week 39
11 miles running, some biking as well
Week 40
20 miles
Week 41
20 miles this week
Week 42
25 miles this week
Week 43
17 miles this week
Week 44
21 miles this week
Week 45
25 miles this week
Week 46
30 miles this week
Week 47
30 miles this week
Week 48
30 miles this week
Week 49
30 miles this week
Week 50
30 miles this week
Week 51
21 miles this week
Week 52
30 miles this week
Week 53
22 miles until 12/31