We preview ALL 32 events on tap for this weekend's CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims at Trabuco Hills HS.
In advance of CIF-Southern Section Division 1 prelims this Saturday and finals on June 12, we caught up with Crescenta Valley senior Mia Barnett, the U.S. leader for 1600m (4:37.58), mile (4:39.41), and 3200m (9:52.23). Additionally, her 800m time (2:07.31) ranks CA No. 1 and U.S. No. 5. Mia, who has signed with the University of Virginia, has rewritten the CA record books this spring. Her 800m time ranks CA No. 25 all-time, her 1600m time ranks CA No. 3 all-time, and her 3200m clocking ranks CA No. 4 all-time. Her combined 1600-3200 time of 14:29.81 ranks No. 2 all-time in the MileSplit database. This MileSplit national article was posted before Barnett unexpectedly dropped her 4:37.58 at her league finals. RUN OF SHOWIntro0:18 - How are you feeling?0:35 - Mia elaborates on her spring track season01:00 - Mia's current state- and national-leading marks01:53 - How did that happen?02:39 - On the difference of training at her new school (Mia transferred from private Village Christian to her home public school, Crescenta Valley, during Christmas break of 2019-2020, but was unable to compete for the Falcons until this spring because of both the CIF transfer sit-out period rule and then the COVID-19 shut down of the season mid-March of 2020). 04:38 - She elaborates on the running culture under coaches Mark and Rob Evans at Crescenta Valley05:40 - We discuss the impact on the large-school team and how it has helped her growth06:37 - Mia talks about competing in four events at the Pacific League Final08:24 - Mia explains that how that 4:37.58 1600m at the league final happened09:52 - How did she feel that last 100m of the 1600m?10:32 - Her competition plans for the rest of the season12:13 - Barnett elaborates on the uptick of attention she has had this spring13:22 - We go over her race schedule so far this outdoor season14:14 - How has her goals and approach to the season evolved this spring?15:46 - What was the biggest surprise to her in training at CV from what she had done previously?18:30 - Have your results this spring been surprising?19:00 - What was the last time she was challenged in a race?19:50 - What does she hope to achieve timewise going forward?20:20 - What's her favorite distance?21:20 - Specific time targets, ie, CA 1600m record of 4:33.65 set by Polly Plummer in 1982. (Note: There was an internet outage at 21:55 of this interview. There was about a 20-minute delay before we were able to resume.)21:55 - Mia elaborates on the CA 1600m record as a target22:29 - Goals for CIF-SS prelims and finals23:10 - Mia elaborates on the coaching impact of Mark and Rob Evans24:45 - What is she most proud of?25:55 - What advice would she give her freshman self, as well as any freshman?27:30 - Sign off. Thank you, Mia Barnett, for your time and patience during our internet glitch.
In advance of CIF-Southern Section Prelims and Finals, we chatted with the Crescenta Valley senior who leads the U.S. in the 1600m, Mile, and 3200m.
Watch Mia Barnett qualify in three events and other races held June 5 at Trabuco Hills High as provided by MileSplitCA partner NFHS Network. (Josh Barber file)
As the on-track announcer on top of every heat, Mark Gardner breaks down the Division 1 Prelims.
