What inspired you to do Cross?

My family has always been running for generations, so I’ve been running since a pretty young age. It was natural for me to do it once I got into high school.

What goals do you have for this season?

I really want to be the second fastest runner in the Mission Valley League because that’s what I did last year, and I think it’s possible this year. As a team I want us varsity girls to go to CIF finals for the first time.

How are you liking cross?

I’m really liking it and even though a lot of people hate it, I find it very enjoyable. It’s a way for me to relax or think or to get close to my friends.

Do you have any pre-game race rituals?

Before a race, I always drink a lot of water. All the girls gather together and pray in a circle.

What is your favorite pre-race meals?

Typically the night before a race, I always eat pasta. Unless it’s a morning race, I skip breakfast, and I don’t really eat. Or if it’s a race later in the day, I have a little bit of something to eat.

What kind of music do you listen to?

I like to listen to  instrumental music a lot and also I like to listen to Christian contemporary and stuff like that.

How many pairs of running shoes do you go through a year?

I get a new pair about every four months so like three or four pairs in a year.

How many miles a week do you run?

I run about 40 miles a week. I run about 6 or 7 daily.

What is your best memory in cross?

I really like going to cross country camp each year, up in Big Bear. I’ve made some pretty good memories up there. Two summers ago I was  anemic and I had to stop running for two weeks due to being very weak and not having enough iron in my blood. Having that made me  appreciate running even more. I still remember the day I got back from that break and when I came I actually felt so good and I’ll never forget that day. It was amazing.

How does it feel to be the daughter of the coach? 

It makes me feel kinda special because I could just ask him what are we doing today in the morning and get to know those kinds of things. Also, I always get a ride home. But sometimes it could present problems here and there when people expect me to know everything which I don’t. I don’t really mind having him as my coach; if he wasn’t, my whole high school experience would be different.