1. How did you get started in running?
i started running my junior year of high school after compressing my spine playing football. a few friends of mine, jack hackett, evan ross, and a few few other convinced me to start running.
2. What do you tell people that don't get our sport of distance running?
for people who dont get our sport, i just ask them whats the one thing they truly enjoy? whats the thing that they love to do? because i love to run. i dont always know why.. but i just do. From the people you meet to the pain and feeling of a great workout, there just isn't anything better.
3. What are you current PR's?
8k- 28:14
5k- 16:56
mile- 4:35
4. How do you manage being a college student with being a college distance runner?
i recently came to new thought about school that has been helping me recently, my coach told me if you wanna be successful in running and you want to dominate, then you must have that thought with everything you do. So, why not start with dominating in the classroom?
5. Who are your favorite professional and/or college distance runner(s) past and/or present & why?
Evan Jager- Basically just for his flow
Tim Nelson- One of the nicest guys you will ever meet, hands down. Not only that but he worked extremely hard for the accomplishments he has achieved. He wasn't the fastest guy in high school and now he's the best D3 distance runner in the nation.
6. Best or Worst thing about being a distance running?
Best- the reactions you get from people when in everyday conversation running comes up and they ask how far you usually run. Then you reply with anywhere from 8 to 15 miles.
Worst- the intimidation factor when you're in the gym and you look to your left and the guy next to you is lifting over 5 times what you can. Then you look to your right and the girl next to you is lifting about the same weight as you are.
7. Your Favorite Moment of your distance running career?
My favorite moments come down to those races when you hit the finish line of a pr race and even though you can't really even walk around you're just happy knowing the hundreds of miles your ran were worth something.
8. Goals for 2013?
Mile- sub 4:30
3k- sub 9:10
Steeplechase- sub 10
5k- sub 16:15
8k cross country- 26:30
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