Scott Vilas: continuing the family tradition
Freshman Scott Vilas joined the team early in the summer. He steadily dropped his mile time and went from running just under 7 minutes to running 5:47. He also PR'd in the mile with a 5:28 during the 2 mile race at Humble. Scott's dad ran cross country in college and has been one of the factors that is contributing to Scott's success this year.
KXC: How did you find out about the team and the summer workouts?
Scott: My dad found a paper about it on the internet.
KXC: What did you do for your first workout?
Scott: 4 miles around the ditch in front of the school. It was pretty hard because that was the first time I ever ran 4 miles.
KXC: How has your training gone since that day?
Scott: I think it has progressed a lot. My times have gotten a lot faster.
KXC: Do you think you could handle more than 4 miles now?
Scott: Without a doubt.
KXC: Saturday you will run a 3 mile race at Stafford with district only about a week and a half away. What are your goals for this Saturday and then district?
Scott: I'd like to break 18 minutes for 3 miles this week and I'd like to win district.
KXC: What do you think it will take for you to accomplish those goals?
Scott: Doing my best and giving it everything I have. Coach also thinks I need to maintain a positive attitude before the race.
KXC: How do you prepare for a meet the night before?
Scott: I have a big dinner and a good night's rest.
KXC: What do you eat?
Scott: Nothing in particular.
KXC: How many days in a row have you ran?
Scott: Like 7 because when I hurt my leg I had to stop. I had 40 something before that.
KXC: Thanks Scott have a great week and good luck Saturday and at District.
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