Below is a quick interview with Men's Cross Country National Qualifier, Kipp Schuler.
Kipp Schuler finished in 5th place with a time of 27:25 at the Midwest Collegiate Conference which qualified him to advance to the NAIA Nationals this coming Saturday, November 20. The race will take place in Vancover, Washington.
How does it feel to qualify for the NAIA Nationals?
Kipp: I have to give all of the credit to God and my friends on the team during the season. It’s a great feeling to be able to compete at that level. This is my 4th national competition. One learns very quickly that without the people around you, it means nothing.
How are you feeling going into this Saturday’s Race?
Kipp: I’m feeling great heading in. I just simply want to compete the best I can with where I am at in my conditioning. I know I am capable of more from experience, but as long as maximum effort is given, it will be satisfying. It is still nerve racking though. No matter how experienced, that part never goes away.
What is your time goal going into the race on Saturday?
Kipp: Last year at the national race I place 119th with a time of 26:45. I would like to better either placing or time from the previous year. Both would be great.
Looking back on the season do you feel you have achieved your season goals thus far? What were your goals?
Kipp: I believe that I have achieved some seasonal goals. I knew coming in, due to lack of preparation, I wasn’t going to be able to achieve the level of competitiveness of the previous year. The itch is always there to better myself. I had to come in ambitious, but realistic. I simply wanted to make it to nationals. A conference championship would have been nice, but it just wasn’t my day and I was running against some great guys.
Can you give me a quote about the season and/or upcoming race?
Kipp: I’ve had the pleasure of a good coach and great teammates. That is worth more than any competition. “Shake and bake”
Kipp Schuler finished in 5th place with a time of 27:25 at the Midwest Collegiate Conference which qualified him to advance to the NAIA Nationals this coming Saturday, November 20. The race will take place in Vancover, Washington.How does it feel to qualify for the NAIA Nationals?
Kipp: I have to give all of the credit to God and my friends on the team during the season. It’s a great feeling to be able to compete at that level. This is my 4th national competition. One learns very quickly that without the people around you, it means nothing.
How are you feeling going into this Saturday’s Race?
Kipp: I’m feeling great heading in. I just simply want to compete the best I can with where I am at in my conditioning. I know I am capable of more from experience, but as long as maximum effort is given, it will be satisfying. It is still nerve racking though. No matter how experienced, that part never goes away.
What is your time goal going into the race on Saturday?
Kipp: Last year at the national race I place 119th with a time of 26:45. I would like to better either placing or time from the previous year. Both would be great.
Looking back on the season do you feel you have achieved your season goals thus far? What were your goals?
Kipp: I believe that I have achieved some seasonal goals. I knew coming in, due to lack of preparation, I wasn’t going to be able to achieve the level of competitiveness of the previous year. The itch is always there to better myself. I had to come in ambitious, but realistic. I simply wanted to make it to nationals. A conference championship would have been nice, but it just wasn’t my day and I was running against some great guys.
Can you give me a quote about the season and/or upcoming race?
Kipp: I’ve had the pleasure of a good coach and great teammates. That is worth more than any competition. “Shake and bake”
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