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Full Name: Cara Eileen Browning Date of Birth: May 27, 1989 Brothers/Sisters: I have a twin sister named Darla. Academic Interest: Broadcast Journalism Hobbies: Skiing, Running! Personal Bests: 5k:19:31, 1600:5:29, 3200: 12:02, 800: 2:31 |
browning: I started running in the fifth grade off and on, and then I started more consistently in the seventh grade.
scrunners: What or whom gave you the idea to start to run?
browning: My Dad.
scrunners: Do you remember your first race, if so, how did you fare?
browning: I remember, my first race was a 5k, The Run for the Roses in Orangeburg, and I was in the fifth grade, I ran a 29:52, but I still placed first in my age group.
scrunners: As a sophomore, what kind of goals are you setting for the future in running and cross-country and track?
browning: I really just want to keep training hard and set PRs each season in cross-country and track, I want to continue to have fun, and possibly run in college, although I want to keep running as a hobbie forever.
scrunners: What kind of goals have you set for this season and how would you say your season is going?
browning: Well, I would like to make it to state in the 3200, which will be tough, but I would like to try, and I want to PR.
scrunners: Does or did anyone else in your family run? If so, when and where?
browning: My Dad is a runner, and my twin sister Darla, she runs for Stratford also.
scrunners: Did you play any other sports or do you play any other sports when not running?
browning: I have cheered since first grade and I also cheered during the last two cross-country seasons for football, and my freshman year, on the competitive cheerleading team.
scrunners: How many months of year do you train?
browning: 12.
scrunners: How does your training vary from cross-country to track and as each season comes to a close?
browning: Yes, during cross-country I run alot more long runs, track consists of more speed, and the summer is mostly getting in a good base.
scrunners: Where is your favorite place to train near Stratford?
browning: We have paved walking/running trails throughout Crowfield Plantation, where our school is located, and our team mostly runs on them and they are nice to have.
scrunners: Does your team have a tradition prior to a meet? How was the tradition established?
browning: Our boys and girls cross-country teams always have pasta dinners on Tuesdays, and Fridays, prior to Wed. and Sat. meets. They are alot of fun, and they were our coaches idea.
scrunners: What keeps you motivated to get out the door on a daily basis for training and life?
browning: Well my Dad helps alot honestly, but also just telling myself that it is the only way to get better.
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\"I just try to run smart, not go out too fast,in big races where there is good competition I would rather run in the pack and then kick in the end, but when
the scenario changes I just try to stay running smart and my own race.\" --Browning |
scrunners: Have you ever been injured? If so, what happened and what did you learn from this injury? What kind of cross-training did you do during this time? Or did you take time off? When you were in this injury mode, what kept you motivated to get back on the road or track after recovery?
browning: Thankfully I have never been injured, and hope to stay injury free!!
scrunners: What has been your most challenging race? How did you do in this race? Why was this race your most challenging?
browning: My most challenging race, wow thats hard, I would have to say, cross-country region 2004, because I was battling on a tough course with a great runner, for second.
scrunners: What kind of race scenario works best for you and when the race scenario changes, how do you adapt?
browning: I just try to run smart, not go out too fast,in big races where there is good competition I would rather run in the pack and then kick in the end, but when the scenario changes I just try to stay running smart and my own race.
scrunners: What would you say is the most prestigious meet you have competed in?
browning: Probably Taco Bell classic, for track, and I ran at McAlpine Park in Charlotte for cross-country\'s Region South Footlocker, in the Sophomore girls race.
scrunners: What were you thinking as you stepped to the line for your races that day?
browning: I was thinking, run hard and push through the pain!
scrunners: Have you ever met a professional athlete? If so, what did you talk to he or she about? Where did you meet this athlete?
browning: I have met Alan Webb, he was at Footlocker, and he just spoke about different aspects of running, it was really neat and cool to hear what he had to say, because he is just so talented and knowledgeable.
scrunners: Where is your favorite place to train? Do you have a favorite cross-country course? If so, which one and why?
browning: My favorite place to train is on the trails in Crowfield Plantation, where I live. My favorite cross-country course is Wando\'s course at Palmetto Park in Mt. Pleasant, because it was fun and fast.
scrunners: What do you look for in a coach and what do you expect a coach to look for in you?
browning: I expect for a coach to be confident in their runners or team and to want to be out there coaching, and I would expect a coach to look for dedication and hard work in me.