We are starting our Arizona Watch List series and will continue with it for the next few weeks. As the cross country season gets underway new athletes will be added to the list. Good luck to everyone! See you on the course!
Journal Questions:
Name: Josh Hoskinson
High School:
Arizona Lutheran Academy
Year of Graduation: 2014
Best time in a 5K and a 3 Mile Race:
5k- 16:22
What are your goals for the upcoming season:
I hope to win state this year and I would also like to improve my 5k time significantly. I really hope our team does well this year and I hope my teammates push themselves to the best they can be!
How is your summer training going? Your favorite workout? What kind of summer mileage do you run?
My summer training was great! I ran 45-50 miles a week. I got to run in Flagstaff and California. It was so nice escaping the heat of Phoenix! My favorite workouts are threshold mile repeats because you feel really accomplished after.
How long have you been running and how did you get started:
I’ve been running for three years now. I got started running because my brother ran and I thought it would be fun!
Will you be competing out of State this season? If so, when and where?
As of right now, I’m not planning on running out of state.
What are your favorite courses and the toughest courses to run in State and out of State.
My favorite course is Desert Twilight. It’s a really fast and fun course. I really like the fireworks at the start of the race! I think the toughest course was last year’s State course. I found it mentally challenging because I wasn’t completely prepared for the changes to the course.
So far in your high school career, what is your favorite cross country race or cross country memory?
My favorite cross-country race was Desert Twilight because it was a huge party and our team really bonded.
When you are not running what do you like to do?
When I am not running, I enjoy playing the piano and playing racquetball. I also like to hang out with my friends!
Do you cross train (lift, swim, bike etc)?
Our team does core workouts. We also lift free weights.
Do you think you would like to run competitively after high school?
I would like to run competitively after high school because I really enjoy it!
What were your favorite Olympic sports and did they inspire you in any way?
I really enjoyed watching everything on the track (especially the 10k!), swimming, and volleyball. Track inspired me to train hard and push myself towards the end of the summer.
Quick Six:
Favorite Pre-race Meal?
My dad makes really good pasta on nights before races.
Kind of shoes you train in?
I train in Asics Gel-Blurs. They’re really comfortable and lightweight.
Favorite athlete (running or otherwise)?
Galen Rupp. ‘Cuz he’s awesome.
Favorite TV show or movie?
I love watching 30 Rock.
Favorite song?
Some Nights by Fun
Favorite quote?
“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
-Isaiah 40:31