CHARLESTON – Larry Salley found his way to the track by way of a compromise.

Porter Gaud distance runner Brent Demarest talks about training, his coaches and his motivation.

SCISA distance runners Logan Morris (Spartanburg Christian) and Brent Demarest (Porter Gaud) were named 2012 runners of the year by Gatorade.

Runners of the year are chosen by an anonymous panel from cross country meet results for 2012 season ending with the state championship.

Porter Gaud's Brent Demarest finished 25th out of 39 finishers at Foot Locker Nationals earlier today at Balboa Park in San Diego.