University of West Alabama

Indoor Track - Personal Bests
3000m:  11:09.02
5000m: 19:20.74
Indoor Track - Honors and Records
Qualified for Conference in:  5000m (2012)
St. Kate’s Top 10:  #5 in 5000m, #6 in 3000m

Outdoor Track - Personal Bests
5000m:  19:30.53
10000m:  40:30.65
1500:  5:08.06
Outdoor Track - Honors and Records
Qualified for Conference in:  5000m (2012), 10000m (2012)
St. Kate’s Top 10:  #6 in 10000m

Other Sports: Ariel was a member of the St. Kate's cross country team for two years. This year she placed 7th all-time on the St. Kate's Top-25 performances list with a 6k time of 24:09.81. 

High School:  Ariel attended Willmar High School, where she was a four-year letter winner on the tennis team.  She was also involved with orchestra. 

Personal:  Ariel chose to come to St. Kate's because she loves the opportunity to be surrounded by strong women and learning that women can lead and influence in so many different ways.  Her family has been the biggest influence on her athletic career by always giving her positive support.  She has a twin sister, Elyse, who also attends St. Kate's, and an older brother Beau.  Ariel is the daughter of Bryan Johnson and Patty Fritz.  She is a Sociology major.