AZ 2014 Cross Country Watch List - Jeffery Miller

 

With the 2014 cross country season just around the corner it's time to start our "Watch List" highlighting the top returners.  Senior Jeffery Miller from Page High School is our next Watch List athlete.

As the season starts we will continue to add athletes to the list.

Keep checking back as we highlight some of Arizona's  best. Good luck to everyone - see you on the course!!

 

Journal Questions:

 

Name: Jeffery Miller (Jeffery's Milesplit Profile)

 

High School:  

Page High School

Year of Graduation: 2015

 

Best time in a 5K and a 3 Mile Race:

5k: 15:39

When did you get started as a running:

I began running when I was in the 6th grade, it just felt good.

Which meets will you be running this year?

The meets I will be running in this year are, Mt Sac,  Stanford Invitational, Nike Southwest and various others.
 

What are your goals for the upcoming track season?  What do you look forward to the most?

The goal I have for this upcoming season is to become the fastest in my region. I would like to run a 15:00 5K.
 

How is your summer training going?  Your favorite workout? What kind of summer mileage do you run?

My summer training has been awesome.  I have been training  35-45 miles a week the entire summer.
 

Do you cross train (lift, swim, bike etc)?

I do not cross train, but living next to Lake Powell, I enjoy swimming.  As part of my job, as a law enforcement aide, I get to lift weights as part of my daily workout for one hour everyday.
 
 

Do you follow any kind of nutrition program or watch what you eat?

The nutrition program I follow is very chill.  I do not discipline myself during the summer as much, but I do avoid junk food and soda during my running season.
 

Have you ever been injured?

I have been lucky to never have endured any major injuries, besides the common back spasms.
 

So far in your high school career, what is your favorite cross country race or cross country memory?

  My favorite cross country memory, happens every year.  I enjoy my teammates, they are really good friends and I enjoy succeeding as a team.
 

What is the best part of running?

The  best part of running is feeling good about my personal improvements. I strive to run faster every time. It feels good.
 

Out of all your running accomplishments so far, which stands out the most?

The most stand out accomplishment is definitely winning the state titles for AZ in the 1600m and the 3200m in 2013 and 2014.
 

When you are not running what do you like to do?

I have such a great group of friends, I just enjoy hanging out with them.
 

How have your coaches influenced you overall?

My coaches have influenced me in many directions. They have taught me to be a great runner and how to become a better person.

 

Shout outs?

A shout out to my parents for encouraging me and supporting what I love.  And a huge shout out to my coaches and my athletic director for being so awesome!

 

Quick 6:

 

Favorite Post-race Meal?

My favorite post race food is Panda Express!!!

Kind of shoes you train in?

The shoes I train in are NIKE FREE RUN 5.0

Flat course or hills?

Flat

Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook

Hot or cold weather?

Cold

Favorite song at the moment?

My fav song at the moment is… MONEY ON MY MIND, BY SAM SMITH!