APEX ELITE TRACK CLUB

Apex Elite Track Club is our semi-professional competitive team, sponsored by Joma, and built to highlight what’s possible when driven athletes continue pursuing ambitious goals while working full time. Based in Colorado, our athletes balance demanding careers with world-class training and national-level aspirations. Their discipline, intelligent preparation, and relentless focus demonstrate that peak performance is achievable at any stage of life and inspire the broader Apex Elite community to stay committed to their goals.

Coaching our elite team also strengthens the training we provide to our coaching clients. Working with high-level athletes allows us to test, refine, and apply science-based training theory in real-world scenarios. The insights we gain help us continually improve the individualized programming we deliver, ensuring every athlete benefits from methods shaped by elite performance and practical experience.

ATHLETE BIOS

Stylized graphic of Chris Cherry in Apex Elite kit

Chris Cherry

University of Illinois Springfield | University of Tennessee | University of Colorado

Personal bests
1500 3:41
3K 7:47
5K 13:42
Honors
21' GLVC Cross Country Freshman of the Year
2 x All-GLVC honoree
Stylized graphic of Gavin Glaza in Apex Elite kit

Gavin Glaza

University of Kansas | DePaul University

Personal bests
Marathon 2:19
10K 29:37
5K 14:08
Stylized graphic of Shane Knanishu in Apex Elite kit

Shane Knanishu

DePaul University

Personal bests
800 1:50
1500 3:45
Honors
2023 Midwest XC All-Region
13x All-Big East

Interested in becoming a part of the elite team?

Email shane.knanishu@apexelitetc.com or gavin.glaza@apexelitetc.com with your personal bests.

View team standards
Apex Elite Track Club entry standards by event
Event Men Women
800 1:50 2:07
1500 3:46 4:22
Mile 4:05 4:41
3K 8:05 9:20
Steeple 8:50 10:24
5K 13:50 16:06
10K 29:00 34:00
HM 1:06:00 1:18:15
Marathon 2:20 2:38

ATHLETE REGISTRATION

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