By Courtney Russo – News Editor

Junior Dulce-Paz Gomez is a member of the Law girls cross country team. She also participates in indoor and outdoor track as well as the Hispanic and Latino Student Union and the Spanish Club at Law. Advocate News Editor Courtney Russo interviewed Gomez about the season so far.

Courtney Russo: How is the cross country season going so far?

Dulce-Paz Gomez: The season is going great All of the girls have been working hard and continue to work hard. As the weeks go by, the team has grown a bunch and it’s looking really good for the future.

CR: What are your goals for the season?

DG: Beating the clock. It’s been really hard for me to get where I want, but I’m hoping that by the end of the season I will get the time that I want. For me it’s never been about getting a good place, it’s been about getting a good time so I will continue to work hard and achieve my goal.

CR: What are some accomplishments you’ve made this year?

DG: Working on my leadership, I’m really proud of the respect I’ve gained from my teammates. I worked hard to not be overlooked and earn my place, I finally feel like I got it this year. I’m heard and seen.

CR: What are ways you prepare and stay in shape for cross country during the off-season?

DG: Staying in shape for the off season is really hard, especially trying to find motivation but some key ways I like to prepare are alternating with long runs and speed workouts. These are very important because it builds your stamina and endurance. I would wake up around 6 a.m. for a long run and go to Law around 3 p.m. for a speed workout and I would consistently do that 2-3 times a week.

CR: What is your favorite part of being a member of the Law girls cross country team?

DG: The environment. Everyone on the team is great and we all get along even with the boys. It is really good to have a team with great friendships and personal bonds. Being on the cross country team feels like being in a big family where everybody gets along.