Episode 108 - Jacque Pinon; Vanderbilt University Track & Field Athlete

This week I had the pleasure to talk with Jacque Pinon. She is a senior runner at Vanderbilt University and a graduate of St. Pius X in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was a standout distance running, earning individual state titles in the 1600, 3200, and Cross Country, during her time at St. Pius X. We talk about her start in running and making the move from soccer to running.

Jacque talks about her struggles through injuries and staying motivated as well as staying balanced between school work and training. We also talk about picking Vanderbilt and her major.

It was a lot of fun to get to know Jacque and learn about her future plans. If you are curious about her final race, you can click this link to see the results.

We are nearing the end of the track season in both high school and collegiate forms. I hope that you have had a chance to support and watch your favorite teams and that you are excited about the upcoming professional season with the World Championships being hosted in Eugene this summer.

I also want to continue to acknowledge the fires devastating North New Mexico. Words cannot express the feeling of having the places you grew up in and still visit just being gone. Not to mention the displaced people. Obviously this hits close to home for me, literally. There are plenty of resources available, if you would like to help, or would just like more information, you can click here. Otherwise, I hope you keep everyone in your thoughts. 

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and keep running, New Mexico.