Week # Pre-Meet
Riley Rooney '25
Central Bucks South
Congratulations to Riley Rooney (CBS) ‘25, our first peer selected winner! Follow our Q&A with Riley.
Q&A - Riley Rooney
How has your training regimen contributed to your success as a runner?
"...I think that has really helped me improve my times. I also focus a lot on recovery, I think that is a very important part of training that people skip. I always make sure to roll out and stretch after practice, along with doing cryotherapy and compression boots before races."
What mental strategies do you employ to overcome any of the following challenges: such as fatigue, injury, or adverse weather conditions, during training or competitions?
"...I can struggle with a lot. Before my races I always try to stay relaxed and not stress too much. Whenever I start to get nervous I always talk out my race plan with my coach and try to stay calm."
How do you balance your academic responsibilities with your training schedule?
"...it can be really challenging for people to balance their academics with their athletics. I am pretty good with trying to be a student before being an athlete and I always put my academics before my running."
How has running shaped your personal growth and character?
"...I started running in third grade and grew up with the sport. It has taught me how to work hard and how to always strive for better. I am so grateful for everything that this sport has given me. "
What are your long-term goals for your running career?
"Next year I will be running for Penn State University. That has always been a dream of mine so I am very excited. I’m hoping to really improve there and I think I will exceed there."
What advice can you share with others in your sport?
"Advice I would give to others is to make sure you have fun with the sport and to enjoy it, but also make sure to put in the work. I think if you can find the right mix between those then running can be an amazing sport."
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