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An Interview with Lina May
by DP Daigle
Lina May is a junior at Vancleave High School. She finished first overall in the girls' 4A State Meet last year as a sophomore. May has also had success on the track last season where she earned a State Title in the 1600M and finished fourth in the 800M. Lina looks to lead a talented Vancleave squad to a high finish at this year's State Meet.
DP: What is your name, what grade are you in, and what school do you go to?
LM: I'm Lina May, and I am a junior at Vancleave High School.
DP: What is your GPA and ACT score?
LM: I have a 3.4 GPA and my current ACT score is a 20.
DP: What is your current Personal Record (Best Time) in the 5K?
LM: 19:15.
DP: What is the next goal or time that you are trying to hit?
LM: I want to break into the 18's!
DP: What is your favorite workout your Coach has you do?
LM: I love to run bleachers.
DP: What is your least favorite workout?
LM: Tempo runs.
DP: What are your plans after high school?
LM: I really hope to run in college.
DP: Do you have any superstitions on race day or perhaps an odd pre-race routine?
LM: I always wear my pink headband, and I listen to music before every race.
DP: Gatorade or Powerade?
LM: Gatorade.
DP: Your Jersey aka singlet, tucked or untucked?
LM: Tucked.
DP: Do you have a favorite meal the night before a race?
LM: Yes, and this might sound weird but salmon, black beans, and yellow rice.
DP: Do you take ice baths?
LM: No, I do not.
DP: Name a lesson that running and training as a runner has taught you.
LM: Running has taught me that I am capable of anything if I push myself. Also, it has taught me not to let having asthma hold me back.
DP: Do you have a rival runner? Or who is your team's biggest rival?
LM: Last year I loved running against Ramsey Wagner. We always ran great times when we ran against each other.
DP: What do you do to recover after a race?
LM: Eat a lot and drink plenty of water.
DP: What is your favorite thing about your coach?
LM: My dad is my coach. He is always pushing me through all my ups and downs.
DP: What is the strangest thing you've seen during a race?
LM: Last year I ran a race and there were scarecrows in the woods right near the course. Probably because it was around Halloween.
DP: Who are your biggest fans?
LM: My parents and grandparents.
DP: What advice would you like to share with younger runners, maybe the JH kids on your team?
LM: Don't give up. Even if you're not a top runner right now, if you push yourself and train hard you will get better and better.
DP: Is there anything else you want to share with the MileSplit community?
LM: I have had an account with MS MileSplit since I started racing in the 7th grade. The calendar, rankings and race results have all been so helpful. Thank you MileSplit!
DP: Thank you, Lina May, for sharing your thoughts with us!
