Who To Watch In Arizona - Laura Orlie

Laura Orlie

Xavier College Prep

2012

 

Best times in a 5K and 3 Mile race?

18:08 at the 2011 Twilight meet.
 

 

Tell us how your training is going?

My summer training went really well! Our program really focused on building a strong base, and I'm hoping all the hard work my team and I put in will pay off throughout the rest of the season!

 

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

I'd really like to be able to keep improving my times, and get as much as I can out of my senior year cross country experience!
 
 
 

How long have you been running and how did you get started?

My dad runs marathons, so running has been in my life for about as long as I can remember. In 7th grade I really wanted to run the P.F. Chang's half while my dad ran the full marathon, so I started running with him and ended up really liking it!

 

Will you be competing out of state this season?

We'll run at Mt. Sac in California, and are hoping to make it to Oregon for Nike Nationals.
 
 
 

Favorite course to run in Arizona?

Twilight is definitely the best. The race is just all around really fun, and I love the flat, grassy course.
 
 
 

Toughest course in Arizona?

Twilight this year. It was just a really great experience, and my team ended up doing really well!
 
 

Favorite Cross Country race so far in your high school career?

There are so many its hard to chose. Every time we travel to a meet we all have a lot of fun, and camp each summer is always a blast!
 

 

Favorite Cross Country memory?

There are so many its hard to chose. Every time we travel to a meet we all have a lot of fun, and camp each summer is always a blast!
 
 
 

When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?

I like outdoorsy things like hiking and riding bikes.
 
 
 

Favorite quote?

"When your heart is in your dreams, no request is too extreme." -Jiminy Cricket