By Liam Sanchez and Logan Treboutat
Out of all upcoming varsity stars in cross country, Alex Villanueva stands out. His dedication to his craft and unrelenting determination have pushed his endurance to national-level standards, despite only starting to run recently.
Q: “What is your weekly average mileage and pace?”
A: “Weekly, I run 30 miles at around 7:30 pace average.”
Q: “What do you think of when you run?”
A: “Just crossing the finish line.”
Q: “What was your favorite long-distance race and why?”
A: “My favorite long-distance race was Crystal Springs invitational because there are barely any hills and it was visually appealing.”
Q: “What are your favorite shoes?”
A: “My favorite shoes are Hoka Clifton 10s.”
Q: “What are your goals for this school year?”
A: “My goals are to run a new 5k personal record of sub 17:00.”
Q: “What do you hope to accomplish later on in your track career?”
A: “I would want to achieve a sub-4:00 mile”
Q: “What’s your favorite distance workout?”
A: “400-meter repeats.”
Q: “What’s your favorite clothing brand?”
A: “It’s Nike.”