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When it comes to a topnotch high school athletic career, it's already been a long and eventful run for Cassy Opitz. But it's fair to say the best may be still to come for the Eden Prairie standout cross country and track star, who still has her senior track and field season ahead. Opitz is the defending state champion in the 3200-meter run, was the Class AA state cross country champ last fall and was named the 2008-09 Gatorade Minnesota Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year in January. She has made a verbal commitment to run at the University of Minnesota this coming fall.
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We asked Cassy's father, Kevin, as well as her track coach, James Strait, to join in on the Triple Play survey this month to see who knows the ins and outs of Cassy's lifestyle best.
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Cassy Opitz
Eden Prairie Track
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James Strait
Cassy's Coach
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Kevin Optiz
Cassy's Dad
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What does Cassy think most about when she runs?
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How to pass the next person and gun for a personal record
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Remembering her uniform (She forgot her jersey at the State CC Meet)
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How and when she will pass the person in front of her
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What is Cassy’s favorite food to eat before a big run?
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Pasta! And a lot of bread. Plus dessert.
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Wheat Thins
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Two days before, steak; day before, pasta/chicken
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Does Cassy prefer track or cross country?
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Cross country, but track is a very close second.
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Cross Country
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Cross Country
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What musician/band owns the most space on Cassy’s IPOD?
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Jack Johnson, John Mayer or Taylor Swift
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Kelly Clarkson
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Lady GaGa /Dr. Moe’s body tones
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What is Cassy’s dream job?
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Professional runner/physical therapist/coach
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Coach and teacher
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Professional runner/Olympics
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Biggest superstitious habit before, during or after a run?
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I eat three pistachios a half hour before my race
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Wearing no socks
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Thirty minutes before each race she eats three pistachios
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Favorite TV show?
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Top Chef and CSI
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American Idol
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Chef cooking show
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Favorite hobby outside of running?
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Movie nights; being with my friends
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Hanging out with friends
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Socializing with friends – more is better
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No. 1 role model?
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(EP cross country coach) Bruce Mortenson
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Parents
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EP alum and current Gopher runner Megan Smith
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How far can Cassy run without stopping?
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Forever, or 26.3 miles
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A whole marathon (26.3 miles) if it helps the team
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18 miles
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Total Points: |
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4 out of 10
Nice try coach! |
7 out of 10
Dad's the winner! |
