Last Saturday, senior cross country runner Rosa Del Toro broke the school record for the 5K, with a time of 17:09.8 at the Bronco Invitational in Santa Clara. A few days ago, the conference announced that Del Toro had been selected for Athlete of the Week.
Q: What were some of your general goals and/or expectations coming into this season?
A: I had and still several goals this season that I want to accomplish. My main goal is always to improve and have a better cross country season than I did last year. My main goal this season is to make it to nationals, it’s going to be hard but nothing ever comes easy.
Q: How do you think you've grown and improved since last year not only as an athlete but as a person?
A: I think that I've grown so much from last year both as an athlete and as a person. As an athlete I have gained so much experience and learned from it every step of the way. Running has helped me personally in way which it has made me a stronger person, and much more determined and hard working person. The fact that I know I need to work hard to improve in running helps me see things outside of running in that same way, that I always have to work hard and be determined to get far in life.
Q: Describe your initial feelings once you learned about setting the school record, and explain what it means to you
A: I was pretty surprised when I found out that I had set a school record. But, all that was running through my mind was that I still need to improve, and I definitely have room for improvement just like everyone else. But, it definitely was an important stepping stone for how well I needed to do at the Big west Conference Championships.
Q: What are some of your goals to finish out the conference and regional championships?
A: At conference my main goals was just to improve and place higher than 9th which is what I had placed last season. Winning conference was something that my teammates and coach believed I could do and thanks to their support I was able to win conference. For the regional championships I definitely have high goals, the competition is amazing and I am excited to work hard and place high in order to make it to nationals. Regional’s is the race I have been training for all season.
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