Corona Del Sol
2014
Best times in a 5K and 3 Mile race?
16:30 - Chandler invitational
Tell us how your training is going?
Summer training was tough, seemed very long but results are showing and it's paying off.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
Main goals - Top 5 at state or run as close as possible to 15:00 min flat for 5K.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
Started running cross country and track competitively in the 6th grade. My dad was the one who got me started. He was an amazing runner himself. -school record holder for 1600m at my school (4:10.1) and 4 min miler at ASU. So at a young age I would go with him to 5k road races and even compete sometimes. After a long enough time I grew enough interest to compete in school and club competitions.
Will you be competing out of state this season?
I'm uncertain about out of state competition THIS year, but definitely next year.
Favorite course to run in Arizona?
My favorite course is the Chandler invite course
Toughest course in Arizona?
My toughest course is the State meet course
Favorite Cross Country race so far in your high school career?
My favorite race so far out of my whole high school career would have to be the regional meet of freshman year. I had a huge PR and felt great that day despite some extreme circumstances.
Favorite Cross Country memory?
My favorite cross country memory is every year at the Anasazi training camp is pine top. The runners that come out to that every year are the greatest people to hang around for a whole week to 2 weeks. Plus the elevation training really helps.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I'm not in season and not training I like spending time with friends, family and etc. Along with listening to lots of music and attending church.
Favorite quote?
"Somewhere in the world someone is training when you are not. When you race him, he will win." Tom Flemming ...
Nathan Rodriguez