Before UMass: A 2005 graduate of Melrose High School where she was a four-year Massachusetts State Championship Meet qualifier ... named to the 2005 Middlesex All-League team during the indoor season ... during her senior year, posted times of 12:29 in the outdoor two-mile and 12:43 in the indoor two-mile ... had a top-time of 5:43 in the mile ... also helped the soccer team to the state tournament during her final prep season ... excellent student in the classroom where she twice earned the Student-Athlete Award.

Personal: Elizabeth Sim Harlow ... born March 25, 1987 in Boston, Mass. ... daughter of Rob and Kathy Harlow ... has one brother, Patrick ... intends to major in journalism or education at UMass.