Sophomore Christopher Dellaria running his first race at Athens Christian School. Dellaria trains each week on a certain schedule to prepare for the meets.“ On Mondays we do long runs. Right now it lasts 70 minutes, but now it is 60. Tuesday is track day, where we can do anything like mile repeats, or mile repeats,” Dellaria said. “Wednesday is an easier day, like three miles, which is maybe up to 5 Points and back, or the hospital and back. Thursday is hill day, where you just run hills, and Friday is another easy day since we usually have meets on Saturdays.”
By OLIVIA RIPPS – Staff Writer
Sophomore Christopher Dellaria returned to the Clarke Central High School Cross Country team, and looks ahead in the season and at where he stands now.
Olivia Ripps: Can you describe a typical day at cross country practice?
Christopher Dellaria: We start off with stretches, and then we run laps around the track. Then on Mondays we do long runs, Tuesdays are hill days, Wednesdays are easy days, Thursdays are track days, and Fridays are another easy day.
OR: What is your favorite day of the week?
CD: My favorite is probably the long runs or the easy day.
OR: What are some of your goals for the season?
CD: My goal is to beat 19:45 for a 5k.
OR: Who are some people that you compete with in cross country her at Clarke Central?
CD: Junior Christian Alveter is new this year but he is definitely right about where I am. My goal this season is to stay with him or beat him.
OR: Who is one of the coaches you work really well with from cross country?
CD: Probably both of the coaches, Mr. Mac and Coach Wilkins, they’re both pretty cool.
OR: How do they push you when you are running?
CD: At the end of my race Coach Wilkins gives me tips on speed up and push myself. They give you stuff to help you know what time you should come in and things like that.
