Palmer has developed into a Big West scoring threat forthe Gauchos. After narrowly missing the scoring column in 2012,Palmer fired off a 6th place Big West performance in the 10,000m in2014. Look for her to take aim at cracking the UCSB All-Time listthis spring.
2013-2014 Outdoor Track
Palmer had a breakthrough performance at the Big WestChampionships, taking sixth overall in the 10,000m in a PR time of36:57.89. She had a pair of fourth place finishes during the seasonat the Cal Poly Dual and the Big West Challenge in the 3,000m-running a PR of 10:11.79 at the later.
2013 Cross Country
Competed in three meets for the Gauchos. Set her personal best inthe 6,000m at Santa Clara running 22:06 to take 75th overall.Placed 49th at the Big West Cross Country Championships, running24:33.6 on the hilly Cal Poly course.
2012-2013 Outdoor Track
Redshirt Season.
2012 Cross Country
Took third at the CSUN Collegiate Invitational in the 5,000m,running 18:18.7. Ran 23:19.6 in the 6,00m at the StanfordInvitational to place 160th overall.
2011-2012 Outdoor Track
Palmer was a great asset to the Gauchos distance races, as shecompeted in the 1,500m, 3,000m, 5,000m, and 10k races…Posted a best time in the 10k at Big West where sheran a 37:10.67 and placed 9th.
Prep
Palmer was nominated for Athlete of the Year at Senior AwardsNight...Helped her high school team to a third place finish atState Championships two years in a row...Competed in the SouthCoast League...Coached by Dave Proodian and Michael Dunne.
Personal
Alison Palmer was born May 1, 1993 in San Clemente,Calif. to Robin Palmer… Aspires to get intomarketing/branding for an environmental organization, non-profit orin athletics...Her most memorable sports moment was when she helpedher team to a third place finish in the State Championships twoyears in a row...Favorite movies are 'Step Brothers' and'Bridesmaids'...Her hobbies include reading, going to the beach andyoga…Environmental studies major.
Personal Bests
1,500m- 4:44.87 (2012 Big West Challenge Cup)
3,000m- 10:11.79 (2014 Big West Challenge)
5,000m- 18:03.04 (2012, Cal Poly Dual Meet)
10,000m- 36:57.89 (2014 Big West Championship)
6,000m XC - 21:28 (Riverside Invite 2013)
Big West Championships
2014- 10,000m, 6th, 36:57.89
2012- 10,000m, 9th, 37:10.67
Big West Cross Country
2013- 6k, 49th, 24:33.6
