Name: Katie Schillaci

Class: Sophomore 

Sport: XC

When did you start running? 

“I started running XC in 3rd grade.”

Why did you choose XC? 

“I chose XC to stay in shape for basketball and hopefully make varsity for basketball.”

What gets you ready before a race? 

“Normally, I do stretching, and then I’ll do a warm-up run and chill for 15 min.”

Favorite XC Memory?

“Probably team dinner because it helps me get to know people.” 

Are you prepared for this season? 

“Yes, I was very prepared for this season, hitting around 25 miles consistently a week.”

What are your thoughts on the team this season? 

“The team is really fun, and I think it has a good community and helps us race better and push each other to get faster times.”

Would you recommend XC?

“Yeah, I think it’s really good conditioning for any sport and a really good sport to do.”

What favorite XC course

“My favorite XC course is probably the one at South Christian.”