Reid 4th Place Mile – Seahawk Shootout Results

hofstra’s Reid achieves Top-Five Finish in Mile at Ocean Breeze Complex

A strong performance by distance runner Allison Reid highlighted the Hofstra women’s indoor track & field team’s final competition of 2025, held Friday, December 12, at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, New York. The team concluded its calendar year wiht several personal bests and promising results as they prepare for the Metropolitan Indoor Championship.

Reid’s Mile Sets New Standard for Hofstra

Allison Reid delivered a standout performance in the women’s Mile,securing a fourth-place finish among a competitive field of 48 athletes across four sections. Her time of 5:11.09 not only surpassed her previous personal record (PR) of 5:15.20, set at the Fastrack National Invite on February 7, but also established the third-fastest Mile time in Hofstra program history.

According to team records, only Jordyn McDonnell (5:00.6 at the 2023 Seahawk Shootout) and Bella Richards (5:05.66 at the 2020 Fastrack Last Chance Invite) have run faster Miles for the Pride. This achievement underscores Reid’s dedication and potential as a key athlete for Hofstra.

Did you know? – The Mile is a standard distance in indoor track & field, equivalent to 1609.34 meters. It’s a popular event for showcasing both speed and endurance.

Strong Showing Across the Board in the Mile

Reid wasn’t the only Hofstra runner to excel in the Mile. Isabella Gerena achieved a personal best time of 5:19.59, finishing in 10th place. Macy Neider placed 13th with a time of 5:28.68, while Tori Good crossed the finish line at 5:30.16 for a 15th-place finish.Natalie Campisi also delivered a strong performance, running a personal-best time of 5:32.94 to secure 18th place.

The collective effort demonstrates the depth of talent and commitment within the Hofstra women’s track & field program.

Pro tip: – Personal bests, or PRs, are crucial indicators of athlete progress. they demonstrate betterment and build confidence for upcoming competitions.

Thomas Competes in Field Events

In the field events, Sharyn-Nicole Thomas represented Hofstra in the shot put, achieving a throw of 10.78m and finishing in 13th position. This performance adds to the team’s overall competitive showing at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex.

Looking Ahead to the Metropolitan Indoor Championship

The Hofstra women’s track & field team will resume competition on January 30 at the Metropolitan Indoor Championship, building on the momentum gained from their December performances. The team aims to translate their individual successes into a strong collective showing at the championship meet.

Reader question: – What strategies do you think the Hofstra team will employ to prepare for the Metropolitan indoor Championship? Share your thoughts!

News Report Additions (Answering Why, Who, What, and How):

Why: The Hofstra women’s track & field team competed in their final event of 2025 to gain experience and prepare for the upcoming Metropolitan Indoor Championship.

Who: The key athletes highlighted were Allison Reid, Isabella Gerena, Macy Neider, Tori Good, Natalie Campisi, and Sharyn-Nicole Thomas. The Hofstra women’s track & field team as a whole participated.

what: The team competed at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island,