HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time Iowa state meet qualifier ... Took Class 3A state championship in 800 meters as a junior in 2006 ... Finished second three times at state meet, including runner-up performances in the 800 in 2005 and 2007 and in the 1500 meters as a junior in 2006 ... As a sophomore, claimed 2005 Class 3A state cross country championship, leading Harlan to team title ... Named Southwest Iowa District Runner of the Year in 2005 ... Graduated with 4.0 grade-point average ... Member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Tom and Denise Reinig ... Born April 13, 1989 in Harlan, Iowa ... One of five children ... Niece of Iowa track and field legend Debbie Esser, who starred at Iowa State, won 13 high school state championships from 1972 to 1975 and still holds state records in the 200 meters and 400 hurdles.