But I didn’t take the lead until the uphill (on Upas) and once I got in front, I pushed the rest of the way.” “I used the Picnic Loop and the Dog Loop because I know that’s where I can make a move. “It’s a big advantage,” said the redheaded Urie. After finishing second a year ago in Division II, he knew a Division I crown would be much harder. Urie has an even more intimate knowledge of the course as much of it is part of the City Conference layout he ran almost every week. The two figure to battle again next week, at the Foot Locker Western Regionals in two weeks and probably at the Nationals over the same Morley Field course on Dec. Just two weeks ago Billmeyer handed Grabill her first and only loss of the year in a dual meet, but last week Grabill captured the league title. Indeed, Grabill opened a gap that Billmeyer cut in half before the end of the race, finishing second in 15:30. “I know Alli is a great downhill runner and there wasn’t much uphill remaining.” “Everyone is tired and it’s a great place to put the hammer down,” the senior said. The Dog Loop is a part of the course where the runners take a spin around the dog park before emerging on what is the next-to-last incline before the finish line. “But I learned a lot in last year’s Foot Locker National Championships (held in rainy conditions) and decided to go the second time on Dog Loop.” It’s usually hot,” Grabill said of the sodden conditions. “This is different from what I’m used to.
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