Q: What first got you interested in running cross country?

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A: My mom ran XC at Holy Savior Menard in high school, so I figured I would give it a shot.

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Q: What is your greatest memory during your

time running cross country?

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A: Floating down the river with my teammates

at XC camp this most summer in Arkansas.

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Q: What is your favorite course to run? Why?

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A: Cedar Creek

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Q: What else do you enjoy doing outside

the sport?

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A: I enjoy doing triathlons, painting,

and drawing

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Q: What are your plans following high school?

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A: I plan to go to school for marine science and continue running at the next level.

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Q: What advice would you give to runners who are just starting to get involved in the sport?

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A: Don't be too hard on yourself, but push yourself to do the best that you can. Do the little things like stretch, strength train, hydrate, and eat well. (they make a big difference) Never forget why you first started and why you love the sport.

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Q: What has the sport of cross country taught you that you believe will help you in the future?

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A: Mental toughness and doing things that I don't always want to do in order to be successful. 

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