My 31st Interview: The Great Pat Fannon

My 31st Interview is about The Great Pat Fannon and here it is

1. How did you get started in running?
I first got my start in running when I was cut from my middle school football team. Apparently 5'4 and 90lbs doesn't make for the best defensive linemen.. So I took up a strange sport where my size didn't get me made fun of or chosen first to play. I fell in love with our sport the day I showed up to my first practice and haven't lost my passion for running since.
2. What do you tell people that don't get our sport of distance running?
I think every runner is faced with the same questions which is "how far do you run a day?' or "have you run a marathon" followed by the rolling of eyes and normal response of "you're crazy!" So if doing a sport makes me labeled "crazy" then I'll continue being crazy
3. What are you current PR's?
Not to satisfied with my current PR's but they are 3:59.05, 4:17.19, 8:49.03, and 15:03.40. Unlucky for me I entered college at the age of 17 but I continue to get better every year and will hopefully continue to do so.

4. Who are your favorite professional and/or college distance runner(s) past and/or present & why?
My favorite runner of all time has to be Steve Prefontaine. He is legendary, the way he raced and his attitude to putting everything on the line is something I like to strive for. Another couple of my favorites are Ryan Hall, Chris Solinsky and Evan Jager. I had the pleasure of spending last summer in Flagstaff and got to meet all of them at some point and it was an honor.

5. Best or Worst thing about being a distance running?
Worst thing about running, at least for me would be the injuries I've faced over the year. But even with a number of injuries I have never thought about giving up on running. Best think about running would be all the places/people I've met along my journey. It really is my passion and don't go a day without thinking about it
6. Your Favorite Moment of your distance running career?
Wow, tough question umm I would say it wasn't any race but just meeting all the professionals I did in the summer of 2011. It was so overwhelming and It was a dream come true.
7. Goals for 2013?
Goals for 2013, Stay Healthy! Get to NCAA's the last 3 seasons of my collegiate career, and win some hardware!