In our first crack at 2011, RichmondSpiders.com talked with Junior Stephanie Paradis (Leesburg, VA) who won the Spider Alumni Open on September 3rd leading the Spiders to victory over William & Mary (Here is a link to her video interview following the race.):
RichmondSpiders.com (RS): Why did you first decide to become a runner?
SP: I decided to run track my freshmen year of high school because I wanted to do an after school activity and 3 of my best friends were running.
RS: What was the biggest adjustment you had to make when moving from high school cross country to running in college?
SP: The amount of rest that I got as well as the amount of miles we ran.
RS: What did it feel like to win the 2011 Spider Alumni Open?
SP: It felt amazing! It was the first race that I won in college and that definitely heightened my confidence.
RS: What is the most unusual or creative workout you've ever run at practice?
SP: In high school we did 200 meter relay workouts and I thought that was really creative and fun.
RS: What team or individual performance are you most proud of?
SP: I am really proud of being a part of the A-10's championship last year. The positive spirit was everywhere, especially because the men's team also won.
RS: Where is your favorite place to run?
SP: I love to run in trails because they are always different and the scenery is great.
RS: What is your favorite Virginia tradition?
SP: I am not exactly sure what this question means, but I love that you are allowed to wear jewelry while racing in Virginia college races.
RS: What is the coolest part of being a member of the Richmond cross country team?
SP: I love being a part of a team that has a fantastic reputation. I also love having people that are faster than me so that I can work with them to become a faster runner.
RS: What is the hardest part of being on the Richmond cross country team?
SP: I think the hardest part is the training. It requires a lot of time.
RS: What advice would you give a new runner?
SP: I would advise them to think positively and always think that they can do it. if they do that, they will definitely give it their all.
RS: What have you learned from cross country that has helped you in other aspects of your life?
SP: I have learned to manage my food intake as well as my sleep.
RS: Do you have a favorite sports movie?
SP: I like the "blind side".
RS: Where is your favorite place to eat in Richmond?
SP: I like to eat at the cheese cake factory.
RS: What are you listening to on your iPod right now?
SP: I am not listening to anything right now.
RS: Do you have any race-day superstitions?
SP: Not really... I know I do well with "pep-talks" and I know that getting nervous doesn't benefit me.
RS: What are your goals for this season?
SP: My goal is to be a part of the All-Region team
RS: What is your favorite sport outside of cross-country or track and field?
SP: Volleyball
RS: What motivates you to run and compete?
SP: People racing around me and cheering.
RS: Outside of running, what do you enjoy to do?
SP: I like to spend time with my family and friends.
RS: If you had the choice to travel either forward or backward in time, which would you choose? Why?
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