National Finish: 9 Time:15:31 Regional Finish: 3 Time:15:37
Hometown: Forest Knolls, CA High School: Sir Francis Drake High Grade: 12
Personal Records:
800m:
1500m:
1600m:
4:18
1 mile:
2 mile:
3200m:
9:12
5000m:
Running Highlights:
CC Highlights
Track Highlights
CC Personal Bests
2011 California Division 4 State Champion
Top 3 Footlocker West Regional
2-Time Mt. Sac CC Invitational winner
2012 California State runner-up
15:20, 5K, CIF State Championship 15:37, 5K, Footlocker West
Hobbies: Making rad movies, Art, Running
Person would most like to meet: MF Doom
Hero: Jean-Michel Basquiat
Superstition: Airing out my spikes.
Most influential person: Jesus Christ
John Lawson
Overall feelings about the race: I tried to run my own race from the start so I wasn't surprised when I came through the mile in the middle of the pack. The second loop was about picking people off and using the hills to my advantage. I was happy to finish my season placing 9th at nationals and I can't wait to get on the track this spring.
Best part of the race:
I knew that the last mile would be brutal for the whole field so I worked it as hard as I could. Crossing the finish line was an unparalled experience; making it here was satisfying but coming in the top 10 was the plan from the moment I got in San Diego.
The FLCC Experience: It was great to meet some of the athletes that I'll be racing against (and possibly alongside) next year. I got to meet and get to know some of the greatest professional runners in the country as well, very motivational people. I am extremely thankful to everyone who made this event happen. I feel truly blessed.
Personal note:
I really couldn't do it without the support of my family and my coach Rod Berry. My friends are wierd but I love them. All these people are totally radical. The Lord is good to me.
