The 2022 NCAA XC Championships Were Insane! || Parker Valby VS. Katelyn Tuohy 

What impresses me most about Touhy is her mature strategy. She ran this race so well, not being drawn into the crazy opening pace, sticking to her plan and finishing strong. The timing was impeccable.

Tuohy timed it perfectly! “I like hills” - yes she does! 💥💥💥

I was cheering for Touhy only because I heard of her first. Both ladies are astounding, can't wait to see what they do next!

"Hills pay the bills" - Katelyn Tuohy 😂

Amazing race all around! Parker ran a truly phenomenal race but Tuohy is just on another level! The power and determination that Tuohy showed to close the gap and blow past Parker was spectacular! Thanks for the recap!

I knew it would start like this because Touhy is team-first, but I didn't actually think it would end like this. Amazing stuff from her!

Congratulations to both Katelyn Tuohy and Parker Valby. They put their mark on this race. Tuohy's closing kick was amazing! Still Parker Valby was still incredibly impressive. Chmiel of NC State was also incredible. She helped them immensely to win the team title for NC State. WOW! Great race gals!

Just how fast was this race and how steep was the competition? Touhy broke the course record by 33 seconds and 18 other women finished under the previous course record. Simply Amazing!

Great commentary. I'm no genius, and I even predicted this is what would happen. I said KT and Kelsey would shadow Parker and then go full gas on the last hill. What I couldn't even imagine was that Katelyn would allow Parker that seemingly decisive lead, and then reel her in. It was a masterpiece of tactical execution, but also a stupendous demonstration of overwhelming strength. I think Kate and Parker are going to push each other the whole indoor and outdoor season, and anything is possible, including one or both surpassing Jenny Simpson's long-standing 1500 and 5000 collegiate marks. Let's just hope they both stay healthy. Thanks to both for such an exciting race.

This has to be one of the greatest and most well-timed comebacks in NCAA XC history. Very reminiscent of Edward Cheserek back in 2013

Tremendous race by the top 2. What a battle.

I actually (and probably lamely for a lot of people) was shaking some because I was so nervous for Katelyn Tuohy when she was behind that much. I knew what Tuohy can do but Valby (even with her hill running weakness) still looked it good form. WHAT I SAW KATELYN TUOHY DO IN THIS RACE IS BEYOND WORDS!!!!!! She reminded me of the wolves up in the tundra wearing out the elk.........Tuohy is the best what else can I say. I pray she stays healthy, safe and humble as she is. If Valby works on hills then they'll pretty much battle each other the rest of their years, and it will be fun to watch.

Katelyn is her name, cross country is her game

I'm a boxer not a runner and I had found Katelyn by accident a few years ago looking for someone else and have followed her ever since. Valby is new to me but I'll be following her too, both are top notch athletes. This race was a little different, to me anyway, in that in other races I've seen Katelyn she likes to run from the front right from the start. Even though she always had a decent kick, she really seems to have improved in that area as she was probably keeping Parker in her sights at a distance she felt comfortable in catching her, a risky strategy with a top runner like Parker. But she did it, she now has another strategy in her toolbox, and Parker is bound to improve too, I'm looking forward to seeing these two again!

This finish was due to the excellent athlete/coach/team dynamics of NC St! It takes amazing communication and understanding of your squad to make something like this happen. I don’t know anyone on the team but I know top notch, training and coaching when I see it.

Brilliant running by tuohy, she was so patient and waited to make her move

Tuohy has a powerful frame designed to attack hills. I knew Valby could not hold off the immense power of Tuohy.

That's an amazing effort from Katelyn. Its really overwhelming and kind of demoralising to chase someone who's got that much of a lead on you. For her to stick with it, gradually close down the gap like that and then pick her off right at the end shows awesome mental strength.

Very, very nicely done, Touhy didn't go for the sprint off the line baiting. She ran her race and ran it very well, not that Parker didn't run her's, but it seemed very evident they ran opposite races. This ought to be a great competition of two great runners for time to come.

I really like your time splits on each Kilometer. It gives a good picture of the race's pace. For Tuohy, to do a 2:55 in the fifth Km is world-class.

NC State won by 26 points (114-140) thanks to Tuohy 1st and Chmiel 3rd, but Samantha Bush made up 25 spots in the final kilometer ( 40th at 5K to 15th at the finish) Those 25 points made this race a blow out instead of a nail biter!

I was amazed at Ms. Touhy from her High School days and now.. just more amazed.

One for the ages on a beautifully prepared course - congrats to everyone involved with staging and participating in this epic race. Also, well done on the analysis, commentary and edit - that's tough to pull off in such a small time window.

Also, Natalie Cook is definitely one to watch with a 7th place finish as a freshman. Like Tuohy, her high school national success seems to be translating well into college so far.

Tuohy paced/timed that to perfection!

Excellent summary. It is worth remembering that in the second of three XC she won in High school (i.e. one each year) the race was run over a muddy course in Manhattan after the boys who went first. Her time would have placed her second in the boys race!!!!

If anybody is "just now seeing the beginning of Katelyn Touhy's dominance" they havent been paying attention for years.

these 2 are going to be going at each other for a long time

Confident and smooth. The hardest part is knowing when to go and and following through with it. Touhy gave her strategy the night before in the pre race interview.

This race served up to its expectations! Great run by these young ladies. I see these top 2 rivalry going a very long long way if they continue to run the same events.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🎊👏

Touhy is a beast! Straight up said “step aside, son”

Katelyn is a phenom. She has the potential to be a beast for years to come.

Both Tuohy and Valby showed up, big time. I thought Parker ran a great race and executed as well as she could have. Tuohy was just 3 seconds better, and she probably was a bit better on the hills. Valby's trajectory has been going up and up since she spent weeks recovering from a broken foot last year. Tuohy has been improving as well. Watch out for track season! These ladies should be great at 5K and 10K.

Well earned win by Tuohy, as she executed the race plan to perfection. Valby was gutsy, but it’s just too much trying to run alone for that much distance against Tuohy and a field of that quality. Both will have other opportunities to do it again, including next year, so Valby has no reason to hang her head. Hopefully, they will both stay healthy, because they will end up bringing out the best in each other. I predict both of them will break the NCAA record and hit sub 15:00 times for 5k this outdoor season. ~~

It takes a lot of confidence and maturity to allow a 12 second gap 2/3 through the race before deciding to step it up.

That was a gutsy performance by both ladies. Congrats to both. I wasn't really sure who would win between them, and the race was not a disappointment.

Way to go Lobos! Great performance to get that 2nd place in the Team standings!!

This race went exactly as I predicted with Valby leading the way and Touhy catching and passing her down the stretch. Shout out to NC State Chmiel for 3rd place and 7th place finisher Natalie Cook of OSU in her first NCAA championship as a freshman. Great race. Thanks for the video.

The whole build up with the two main protagonists and the race itself was like a movie

This race was everything it was billed to be. Bravo to these amazing young athletes for their dedication and guts.

Tuohy is so relax and that's her power. Even when she speeds up, she still looks relax.

Great video! Thank you for showcasing these amazing young women!

Love the way Valby runs.

"Tell me the team score with 400 meters to go." You can see Coach Henes run with her at 400 meters. Katelyn asked--in advance, knowing she would be churning for the title against Valby--to be apprised of the team prospects at 400. And that's what her coach provided. On the run. Can there be any more incandescent image of true excellence in womens' sport?

Great breakdown of this fantastic race, thanks so much for posting and your channel.

Well made video. Thanks for the coverage.

Been watching Tuohy for a few years now, I never count out Katelyn Tuohy, she is a monster.

Keep up the great content. Outstanding commentary

Great races from Tuohy and Valby! I feel it was the right strategy for Valby but Tuohy made her move at the right time and was just the best today. Go Gators! 🐊🐊👍

what a fantastic race! great job all around

Unbelievable come back …. Way to go KT

Great race by Katelyn. Look forward to many great races between these two girls. Both XC and track.

Wow very very cool. Thank U 4 sharing, loved it.😀😉❤

What a brilliant closing of that gap. Go Pack!

And until next time... as always. Great video, awesome race

Just wow! So strong. Amazing race!

I'm from uk so dint know either girls but Touhy knows her own race, running style & capabilities. Well done her!💗🕊 But it makes me miss my youth🥺

How funny is this: At the start of the race if they told Addie Engel (10th place) that she would break the course record by 7 seconds she would have thought she would win the race. Then Tuohy destroys the course record by 30 seconds........

Girls top two was the key matchup today. Grats to Tuohy and Parker, but... The most amazing result was NATALIE COOK, true freshman, got 7th, only 20 seconds back. Flower Mound phenom! When Tuohy, Parker, and Cook are mature adults, look out world, the USA will be a wrecking ball.

A Legend is BORN!!!!

Excellent job on this video! Of course, it didn't hurt that the Wolfpack became repeat NCAA Division 1 champions! So stoked!!

Love the vids!

Definitely agree that it is one of the most exciting races in recent years!

Both Tuohy and Valby ran fantastic races. But Tuohy is beginning to show next level stuff. What a talent.

heck of a strong finish! great race

Amazing race! Wow!

I went to Jim Kings basketball camp in Stillwater in '74..lol. perfect 👌 place for Athlete's. Very cool. Decathlon Champion in the 80s ASU played basketball too. I love this channel. Wish was anything like this in the 80s. Lol. Perfect

im so glad this footage is in 480p. what a time to live

Fantastic contest!

From Aotearoa (NewZealand) this girl Katelyn is a awesome runner been watching her off and on over the last couple of year wow! now I can confidently say she's going to win before she starts a race. Pleasure to watch!

Damn katelyn really kicked those last 2km 👀

Wow…awesome!! ❤️

When you thought valby had it in the bag, touhy just had that other gear to shift to win the race

I had Katelyn and Kelsey coming in one two. Great race by Parker to hold second after being passed. I agree she ran the tangents badly but it wouldn’t of made a difference. The problem was Katelyn.

Congrats to Tuohy and also mad respect to Valby for running the race she did. Anyone who’s ever been near the top of whatever Division or Conference of cross country knows how hard it is to lead in a race. I know I’ve lost a race or two over the years because of leading when I probably shouldn’t have

This course look insane

Do it Wolfpack! Touhy is a absolute monster.

What’d I say? Both are fantastic heart goes out to everyone who’s racing as it’s tough but I backed Tuohy till the end

She's a beast! And I mean that in the most flattering way possible.

Great Watch.

New Mexico's 2nd place is wild. No top runners, but pretty much a pack running top 5 all in 20th-34th.

TRP. Well done for another great video presentation. An excellent race that contrasted two running strategies. ie A front runner vs a strategic runner. I personally have been both so knew from experience WHEN to pick either strategy. If I thought I was far better than everyone else in the field, I would often go to the front and blast away. "Catch me if you can" type. BUT... if there were other runners of approx the same ability, the race would be far more strategic. Once again, Parker miscalculated. Naturally, the terrain/course/weather might also dictate which strategy to use as different runners perform better on certain types of course. Oh, times do not mean anything in a Cross country race. It is simply race position. As a former track runner, that course wasn't a traditional c/c course. We seldom see those any more: jumping 6ft fences, wading knee/waist deep streams and climbing hills fit only for mountain running. LOL. I loathed those types of gut-busters. It was great to see two fantasticly talented runners competing head-to-head. But Parker will need to change her strategy as she moves up to Senior/Open grade. It's relatively easy to "sit" on a front runner, if you guess in advance what they will do, then out-kick them at the finish. Cheers.

Congrats to Katelyn Touhy for her win and the great NC team that backed her up. But more could have said about New Mexico beating out Alabama for second. UNM has one of the best women's XC teams in the country.

Gutsy running by Valby but Tuohy, wow. NCAA titles individual and team! Go Pack!!

Man kt is a true champion

Crazy fast too 10 results!! Congrats to all the ladies out there today. Excellent day for it. ACXC goes next weekend in Ottawa with way less coverage and fanfare.

6:19 I love "kilometgers"

I watched it and I was indeed impressed with Ms. Parker Valby leading the race from start to almost to the finish line. It reminded me of my childhood X-Country race at Westhampton Beach ES: at least Parker finished second - I fell down because I didn't see the hole and finished 3rd. I am not sure of each the team's training facilities, but a young woman from the Flat Hills of Florida leading the race nearly from start to finish that IMPRESSIVE! North Carolina has better natural grounds to train and cooler temperatures to match Stillwater, Oklahoma! I watched the trophy presentation and the phrase by Ms. Katelyn Tuohy "the Hills Pays the Bills" is pretty cool! Congratulations to all the runners! I just wish the sports media would air more races - I honestly enjoyed that race more than any football game over the last several years!

Not the first time Katelyn had passed Parker and kicked her way into history, Parker must be pissed. Great race Katelyn.

When she put the hammer down in that 5th kilometger(sic) it was a pretty amazing turn of speed. Outpacing a previously unbeaten runner by about 20 seconds over 1 km is next level running.

Parker did very well 👏 herself. The only way she could have been across the line first was by pacing herself better. Tuohy did not allow herself to be drawn out of her strategy and that is the real reason why she won the race. Parker should not be underestimated!!!

She's been quite dominant for a while now it seems.

Wow 4.41 per mile pace in the 5th km 🙌

Epic

That was epic....3rd was also impressive, but Valby was something else.

Tuohy has such perfect form when she runs, everything going forward no wasted motion side to side. Makes me want to go for a yog but it's 13 °

Okay, this was pretty damn interesting.

I like them both

LETS GOOOO

Very impressive. No hug at the end showed both are pitbulls who want to dominate the other. Compliments & Congrats to both!!!