Katherine Toy: a junior with a mission

Katherine Toy is a member of the class of 2009 and is looking forward to improvement during her junior cross country season. Last track season Katherine had PRs in the 3200 meters of 12:52 and 5:59 for 1600 meters. KXC talked with Katherine this morning.

KXC: You had a breakthrough season last spring, what do you think contributed most to that?

Katherine: Bri went to all the meets, just kidding! Seriously, there was a lot of pressure. I didn’t think my cross country season went very well so I wanted to prove myself to everyone.

KXC: What are your goals for this cross country season?

Katherine: My first goal is to recover from this quad strain. I’ve never broken 14 on a cross country course so I’d like to be up there. I want to be able to run my track times on the cross country course.

KXC: What’ your most memorable experience of the summer?

Katherine: I went with Gina to the Incarnate Word XC Camp. It was special because all these girls from different places were so fast; it showed me how fast we can be or how you get there. It really inspired me.

KXC: Which meet do you look forward to the most?

Katherine: I was looking forward to district because I want to see if your theory works!☺

KXC: It’s not my theory! Give me your prediction on how the girls’ team will do at district.

Katherine: Ok, I think from this point, people could be more mentally strong. I think if we work hard, harder than we’ve been working, we could win.

KXC: Tomorrow you race Bush and Austin, what are you expecting?

Katherine: To go to Ci-Ci’s afterwards, no matter what.

KXC: What’s your favorite food, workout, and TV show?

Katherine: Japanese food, “The Bri,” just kidding I hate that one, and I don’t watch much TV but, Sponge Bob!

KXC: Is there anything you’d like to add?

Katherine: I think I could run a million miles but in the end, it comes down to how bad I want it, victory that is.

This is to the boys- This is your last chance to walk away with the prize. You all have so much in you and when it comes down to district just go out, don’t hold back, and win!

To the girls- for some of us the clock is ticking. When Coach started talking to us yesterday I really started thinking about the amount of time all of us have left. I’m not going to say we have potential because I hate that term, but we definitely have the heart to win back the prize and go even further.

Good luck this year to everybody!