2009: Ran in all six team races, leading the team in two events … Ran season-best time of 17:26 to finish second at Charles Bowles/Willamette Invitational (10/3)-third-best in school history … Ran time of 19:10 to finish 27th at NAIA National Championships (11/21) … Broke 17-minute mark three times, all three of which rank in Concordia's top-25 all-time.

2008: Earned Champion of Character award in indoor track, All-American and 16^th place in Wisconsin for cross country, All-American for indoor track, All-GSAC 2008-2011.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Bolsa Grande High School, graduating in 2007…Ran varsity cross country and track and field for four years…Fourth place at state meet and MVP for track and field senior season…27^th place at state meet, MVP for cross country, MVP for track and field, Champion of Character sophomore season…28^th place for cross country at state meet, MVP for cross country in League Finals, MVP in track and field freshman season.

OTHER: Born July 27,1989 in Oaxaca, Mexico to Juan and Maria Pelayo…Has three sisters (24, 21, and 16)…Majoring in exercise sport science…Professional goal after graduation is to finish graduate school…Enjoys running, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.