Kessinger ran a personal-record of 19:58.31 in the 5,000-meter run at the Duke Invite. Kessinger finished 23rd and became the third CU runner to break 20 minutes in the 5,000-meters this season. Since her debut in the 5,000-metes during the indoor season, Kessinger has shaved 1:03 off her personal-best time.