MileSplit S.D. Elite Series: Ellie Coyle, Philip HS

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ELLIE COYLE, PHILIP HS SOPHOMORE

 

What kind of shape are you in heading into this cross country season?

Heading into this year I am feeling confident about being in shape with all of the miles I have put in and I

How did your track season go last spring? What were your best times, places or races?

Track last year was tough to get out and be in shape due to all of the cold weather, but I did get to bring down my mile time by a lot from the previous year! I didn't place at state but I did get a personal best of 5:42.

What are your goals for this season on an individual level?

Looking ahead, one of my biggest goals for this year is to be amongst the top five at state this year.

What did your summer training look like?

My summer training was road miles working on hills and long runs, but I also did some interval work to get some speed plus lifting weight two times a week.

Who do you see as the top individuals in the state (and class, AA, A or B)?

I am not to sure about AA and the A schools, but Ipswich is going to have some tough runners just like last year. With Maci Heinz still being competitive as she is it will be fun to see how her and Genivieve Clark from Gayville-Vollin play out. Another race that will be fun to see is going to be Jace Kraft and young Daniel Burkhaulter.

What are your favorite workouts?

My favorite workouts consist of timed runs, at practice we do runs anywhere between a quarter mile to 2,000s. I like these more because I really can push myself to get a faster time each time.

What is your favorite pre-race: Meal? Music? Routine?

Pre race I kind of keep to myself because I am usually too nervous to talk much, but I mostly just sip on water to keep my mouth wet but I don't really eat the morning before competition.

Favorite music, bands?

I like to listen to chill music like MGMT or bring it back to older music like CCR or the Beatles.

Favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject is math(:

Hobbies?

Along with cross country I do volleyball at the same time, I participate in basketball, track, and various other school organizations that are provided at my school.

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