Oct. 11, 2004
1. After competing at Pratt Community College, what made you decide to transfer to UTPA?
(HG) - Well, I decided to come to UTPA because I missed the Mexican food too much, and I would have a chance to train with Westly Keating and Hugo Cervantes.
2. Did you expect to be running as successful as you have been during the first two meets of the season?
(HG) - Actually, I had greater expectations because my times haven't been nearly as fast as they were two years ago, but I guess as we continue to do speed work, it will make a difference.
3. What was your reaction after winning the first race of the season at Texas State in your Bronc debut?
(HG) - I was actually expecting to win because of how hard I had been training, and I was familiar with the competition.
4. What are the thoughts that run through your head before, during and after a race?
(HG) - When I race I try to stay relax and stay in sight of the leaders. After the race, I see what went wrong or right or what I could have done better and might need to work on.
5. What inspired you to take up cross country?
(HG) - I have always loved running cross country, and I started off with people telling me that I couldn't run.
6. Who has had the greatest impact on your life and why?
(HG) - I would have to say my brother because he taught me to be so competitive. Even though he was eight years older than I was, he never took easy on me whether we were running, playing basketball, etc.
7. Is cross country more mental or physical and why?
(HG) - It takes both because you need to have the mentality of not being afraid of racing, and you need to have the physical strength to go up hills and last the entire race.
8. Is cross country an individual sport or a team sport and why?
(HG) - Well, it's a little of both. You compete with a team, but the efforts are done by yourself.
9. What's the biggest challenge that you've had to overcome?
(HG) - One of the biggest challenges is injuries because you really can't do anything about them, except to be patient.
10. What were your goals coming into the 2004 season, and right now are you on track to attaining them?
(HG) - My goal for the 2004 season is making it to the national meet. I haven't ran as fast as I know I can because my training is intense, but if I run smart and have a good day at the regional meet then my goal could become realistic.
1. What was the first car that you drove after getting your license?
(HG) - My first car I ever drove was a 1988 Ford Taures, and it still sits in my backyard.
2. What was the first concert you ever attended?
(HG) - I've never been to a concert
3. What was the first job that you've ever had?
(HG) - My first job was working out in the fields of Lubbock, TX, and I never intend on going back.
4. What is the first thing you pack before going on a road trip?
(HG) - My going out shirts is usually what I pack first.
5. What is the first thought that runs through your head in the morning?
(HG) - I don't want to go to practice and calling in sick would be much easier.
6. What is the last movie that you watched?
(HG) - I saw the new Exorcist movie.
7. What is the last CD that you bought?
(HG) - I haven't bought one in a while. I usually burn them off my friend's CD.
8. What is the last book that you've read?
(HG) - Probably, "Hank the Cowdog" back in eighth grade.
9. What is the last thing you do before going to bed?
(HG) - I usually talk to my girlfriend before I go to sleep and sometimes homework... just kidding.
10. What is the last meal that you cooked for somebody else?
(HG) - I cooked some ribs for my sister like a couple of days ago. They were good.
1. Entertainment - Comic Books or Cartoons?
(HG) - I like comic books better, especially Spiderman and X-Men.
2. Adventure - Scuba Diving or Skydiving?
(HG) - Skydiving
3. Time-Waster - Jigsaw Puzzle or Crossword Puzzle?
(HG) - Crossword Puzzle
4. Fast Food Burger - Big MAC or Whopper?
(HG) - Whopper
5. Way to Predict the Future - Palm Reading or Crystal Ball
(HG) - Palm Reading
6. Video Game System - Original Nintendo or PlayStation 2?
(HG) - Original Nintendo
7. Brand of Shoes - Nike or Adidas?
(HG) - Adidas
8. Music - Country or Rap?
(HG) - Rap
9. Football Team - Dallas Cowboys or Houston Texans?
(HG) - Dallas Cowboys
10. Your Sport - Track or Field?
(HG) - Track
1. The best moment of my sport's career?
(HG) - When I finished third at the NJCAA's as a freshman in the 10K for track.
2. The worst moment of my sport's career?
(HG) - At the Indoor national meet in junior college during my sophomore year, the race I ran in the 5K and 3K.
3. The best advice that I ever received from somebody?
(HG) - Follow your dreams by Billy Mills.
4. The worst advice that I ever received from somebody?
(HG) - Run through an injury.
5. The best character on The Simpsons?
(HG) - Homer Simpson
6. The worst character on The Simpsons?
(HG) - Marge Simpson
7. The best course that I ever ran?
(HG) - Oklahoma State course
8. The worst course that I ever ran?
(HG) - Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
9. The best job that I ever had?
(HG) - Sprinter
10. The worst job that I ever had?
(HG) - Working in the fields
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