Karis Frankian
Saugus HS
2012
Best times in a 5K and 3 Mile race?
So far, my best 5K was at our state finals this last year in Woodward Park which was 17:48. My best 3 mile race was 16:50 during my sophomore year at the Woodbridge invite.
Tell us how your training is going?
Summer has been solid, and I'm trusting my coach to train me and my team well enough to race when the time is right.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
I just really want my team to do well - just see how we can do. We would love to win state for the 6th consecutive time and make it to NXN, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens :)
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I have been running since my 6th grade year. I started when my parents asked me and my 3 sisters if we wanted to run cross country. I had gone for a few runs with my dad and I had really liked running :)
Will you be competing out of state this season?
No, not during the regular season, but if we end up making it to NXN, then yes we'll run up there in Oregon.
Favorite course to run in California?
There are lots of courses in CA that I really like. These include: Great Cow in Cerritos, Seaside in Ventura, Mt. SAC in Walnut, and Woodward in Fresno
Toughest course in California?
Hmmm, for me, I think some of the toughest courses are Mt SAC and Woodward.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career?
I think my favorite xc race was last year at state. We had accomplished so much as a team and so many of the girls were seniors. It all came together at the right time. I also had a really good race, got a PR and was All-State.
Favorite Cross Country memory?
The whole 2010 season was the funnest, best and most memorable season I've ever had :)
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
Haha ... :) I don't have much extra time between running, sleeping, eating, school, driver's ed, applications, and everything else. But if I had to decide, I think I would choose just hanging out with friends and family at the beach.
Favorite quote?
There are sooo many awesome quotes out there, but I think one of my favorites is "Be strong now because things will get better it might be stormy now but it can't rain forever"