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It was a great 2013-2014 in both cross country and track across the Bayou State. Many of our seniors will soon be on their way to start their college careers both athletically and academically so we wanted to salute them one more time in this special feature.</p>
Do you know a class of 2014 track and field or cross country athlete? We'd like to salute them! Have them answer the following questions plus send 2-3 photos (can not be from another website or publication) to pat@louisianarunning.com.
What was your most memorable race/moment?
Most memorable race has to be the state open 400. Never before experienced that many people watching me run.
Who would you consider your biggest competition over your four years?
Biggest competition was my teammate Chris Bourque aka Sarge. Our senior year we competed to see who was faster.
What was your greatest accomplishment?
Greatest accomplishment is breaking the school 400 record and making friends along the way.
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
I wish to have ran with the distance crew earlier and I also regret not running my freshman year.
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
Problems: Getting confidence to do track after not making the Jr High team. Also choosing between sprint or distance my senior year, but I got to run both .
What will you miss the most?
I'll miss running the workouts with my friends.
What advice you would give to younger athletes?
Advice for younger athletes: Learn to enjoy the workouts!
What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
I have had a different track coach every year and they all helped me realize what I was capable of.
What are your college plans?
I plan to attend Tulane.
Who would you like to say thank you to?
People I would like to thank: All of my coaches especially Coach Murphy, Coach Cambre, and Coach Singer. The parents that supported the team. The Jones family for always reminding me that I could break 50, even when I did not believe it. Finally I would like to thank everyone I have ever ran with because they were the reason I enjoyed running.
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Do you know a class of 2014 track and field or cross country athlete? We'd like to salute them! Have them answer the following questions plus send 2-3 photos (can not be from another website or publication) to pat@louisianarunning.com.