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Grace Williamson, Southlake Carroll
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VYPE 411: Southlake Carroll's Grace Williamson
Aug 10, 2020
Grace Williamson recently won the DFW 2020 Public School Preseason Girls XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Williamson for the 411 on the star from Southlake Carroll High School.
VYPE: How long have you been running Cross Country and how did you get your start?
Williamson: I've been running cross country since freshman year and I honestly just started it for fun. I had no idea I would develop such a passion for running.
VYPE: Go-to pre run meal? Routine?
Williamson: My go-to pre race meal is usually a sandwich from jersey mikes. My routine consists of resting up until the race, visualizing, listening to music and trying to stay relaxed.
VYPE: Favorite subject in school?
Williamson: My favorite subject in school is History because I find it very interesting.
VYPE: What's your biggest strength? Or What do You Bring to Your Team?
Williamson: My biggest strength is the ability to run well under pressure. I remind myself and my teammates that we've put in the work in practice and a race is nothing more then showcasing our abilities.
VYPE: What is your favorite thing to do outside of running?
Williamson: My favorite thing to do outside of running is shopping, baking or going out on the lake with friends.
VYPE:. What has been your greatest HS memory so far?
Williamson: My favorite memory of high school so far was winning state with my XC team.
Elizabeth Winkler, Klein Oak
VYPE 411: Klein Oak's Elizabeth Winkler
Aug 07, 2020
Elizabeth Winkler recently won the HOU Public School Preseason Girls XC Runner of the Year Fan Poll. VYPE caught up with Winkler for the 411 on the star from Klein Oak High School.
VYPE: How long have you been running Cross Country and how did you get your start?
Winkler: I have been running cross country for about four years, starting in 7th grade. My interest in distance running started thru competing in triathlons with Journey Multi Sport Triathlon Team in the 6th grade. I quickly figured out that my favorite part of a triathlon was running. So, I joined the cross country team at Krimmel Intermediate. Without Coach Gresham pushing me to run with the guys at practice I wouldn't be where I am today.
VYPE: Go-to pre run meal? Routine?
Winkler: My Go-To pre run meal is usually carbs; oatmeal with brown sugar, or a bagel with peanut butter, a cup of water or Gatorade. After a workout I have chocolate milk and a protein like an egg white omelette. For me it's all about being fueled for a run to prevent injuries. My morning routine is to get dressed, make breakfast, pet my dog, stretch and then get ready for whatever run I have for that day!
<p><strong>VYPE</strong>: Favorite subject in school?</p><p><strong>Winkler</strong>: My favorite subject in school is math because it clicks easiest for me. Math is like a puzzle, but it has rules and it has structure.</p><p><strong>VYPE</strong>: What's your biggest strength? Or What do You Bring to Your Team?</p><p><strong>Winkler</strong>: My biggest strength is my attitude. As athletes we have good days and bad days but I choose to have a positive attitude and that can change everything.</p><p><strong>VYPE</strong>: What is your favorite thing to do outside of running?</p><p><strong>Winkler</strong>: My favorite thing to do when not running is swimming or biking with friends and family and binge watching shows.</p><p><strong>VYPE</strong>:. What has been your greatest HS memory so far?</p><p><strong>Winkler</strong>: My greatest high school memory was getting to go to The Region 2 Championships as an entire team unit. Every one of my teammates had worked really hard together. It was rewarding to see all of the early mornings and many miles pay off and the opportunity to share that race with my teammates is a special memory we all forever share . Traveling together was really fun because we got to get to know each other better outside of practice, and become closer as a team. This year we have some strong new runners and a new coach, Coach Shock, who can bring a lot to the team and I can't wait to see what we will accomplish this year!</p>
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