Indiana Wesleyan University

Sarah McBeath -- Women’s and Men’s Cross Country/Track and Field – 2nd Season

• To develop mentally, spiritually, and physically committed and passionate student athletes who glorify the Lord through their gifts – one of which is running and/or competing with confidence and strength—and point them to the ultimate source of joy and freedom in Christ. To bring clarity to their value in Christ and encourage them to be rooted in Him, bearing all fruits of the spirit, while contending for the NAIA National Championship with excellence.

• Currently pursuing Master’s in Communication (2021)
• Certified Meeting Planner (2020)
• Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication, Organizational Communication from Indiana Wesleyan University (2017)

• Indiana Wesleyan University Graduate Assistant (2020-present)

• 3^rd highest NAIA National Meet finish in Women’s Cross-Country history with a 5^th place team finish and the top 4 women running sub-19 minutes (April 2021)
• The best part of coaching so far has been seeing the overall growth and accountability in team community as they lift one another up spiritually, challenge each other to do the little things right in practice and preparation, and lead with determination, passion, and integrity – on and off the track/course.

• 5K Crossroads League Champion – Cross Country (2016) – 18:05
• 5 x Crossroads League Champion – Track and Field
  • Outdoor 2017: 1500 – 4:42
  • Indoor 2017: DMR (5:01 1600 split) /Mile (5:03)
  • Outdoor 2016: 1500 – 4:44
  • Outdoor 2014: 1500- 4:40
• 5-time NAIA All-American
  • 4^th place: 1500 outdoor - 4:30.62 (2017)
  • 5^th place: Mile indoor - 5:02.81 (2016)
  • 6^th place: 3200m Relay (4x800) - 9:13 (2014)
  • 7^th place: Mile indoor - 5:04 (2017)
  • 8^th place: Mile indoor - 5:02 Prelim / 5:05 Finals (2015)
• Holds 5 IWU Track & Field Records
  • Outdoor 3,000m: 10:31.29 (2014)
  • Indoor DMR: 12:06.41 (2015)
  • Outdoor 3200 Relay (4x800) - 9:07.74 (2015)
  • Indoor Mile Run: 5:02.81 (2016)
  • Outdoor 1500m: 4:30.62 (2017)

• Coach McBeath is a native of Fort Myers, FL and currently resides in Marion, IN.