Interview with Bizz Alidost - #5 runner on Capital District XC boys champion Atlee squad
How did you get started running and why?
I started running because I looked up to my older brother at a young age. He also ran for Atlee High School. I went to some of his cross country meets where I saw Ben Dejarnette win races effortlessly; I wanted to be just like him.
What kind of training did you do over the summer to prepare for the season?
Over the summer starting in June, I slowly built up my millage from 30 to 60 miles a week. Each week I would have one hard workout and the rest would be base millage with a couple of strides at the end of every other run to keep in touch with speed. I would also go to Gold's Gym in the afternoon to weight lift 3 to 4 times a week. Also some of the Wednesdays, I would go to the Richmond Summer Track Series to race a little to stay competitive.
Was there a particular race in which you felt your individual ...
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