NDSU

Hanna Grinaker is in her second season as a graduate assistant coach with the North Dakota State track and field and cross country programs.  She works primarily with the distance runners.

Grinaker was a two-time All-American and first team All-Big Ten cross country runner for the Wisconsin Badgers.  She was also the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in cross country in 2006 as well as a three-time All-Region honoree.  A native of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Grinaker was a member of the U.S.A. North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Cross Country Championship team in 2008.

On the track, she was a two-time NCAA qualifier, competing in the 5,000 meters in 2007 and the 10,000 meters in 2009.

Grinaker graduated from Wisconsin in May 2011 with a double major in psychology and sociology.  She is currently pursuing her doctorate in exercise science and nutrition at NDSU.