One-on-One
with
Southlake Carroll's
Colby Lowe
When
one thinks about Southlake Carroll, the first thing to pop up is football.
They are the three time state champion in 5A, only losing one game in a 4
year stretch. That one lost was in a state championship game. They
are also know for producing some of the state's top track and field and cross
country athletes. Colby Lowe fits right into that mold. Lowe won his first
individual state cross country title this past season. Last year at state
as a sophomore, Lowe displayed a strategic game plan as he claimed the 3200
state title. A junior this year, Lowe sets his eyes on another title. Let's
go One-on-One with Southlake Carroll's Colby Lowe.
Inside Texas Track (ITT)What are your events and your
personal best times in each one?
Colby Lowe (CL) 3200 - 9:14, 1600 - 4:14
(ITT) Which one do you prefer Cross Country or Track and Field? Why?
(CL) Ooh, that's a hard question. I like both. In cross country you get to
run a longer distance. And in cross country you get run in this open field
and that's what cool about that. In track you get a chance to run in front
of a lot of people. I can't choose which one I like best.
(ITT) How did you get started with running long distances?
(CL) In middle school I just went out and tried it and figured I could do
it if I put some hard work into it. That's kinda how it all got started.
(ITT)How fast do you think you could run 100 meters?
(CL) Oh Goodness, I'm going to take a stab in the dark here, maybe a 12.4
or 12.5.
(ITT)What thoughts go through your mind when you are competing in
the 3200?
(CL) Run smart, run hard, and give it everything I got.
(ITT) Do you have any pre race ritual you go through before any of
your races and if so what are they?
(CL) Just stretch and run...warm-up. That's about it.
(ITT)What
has been your greatest accomplishment in track and field?
(CL) Probably, getting to state as a sophomore. That's probably my biggest
accomplishment.
(ITT)When it is not cross-country or track and field season, how often
do you run?
(CL) Every single day!!
(ITT)What are your goals for 2007?
(CL) Just improve on some things. try to do better this year than last year.
Just work on some thing to get that time lowered.
(ITT)Who is responsible for your success in track and field?
(CL) I got teammates, coach, my parents behind me cheering each step of the
way. Showing me their support.
(ITT)Name 1 way to improve track and field?
(CL) Maybe have some longer distances for high school track. Maybe
a 3 mile. Put some to the test and see who can outlast who and go out and
have some fun.
Fun Questions for Colby Lowe
1. Male or female, name the best track and field athlete
to come out of Southlake- Brooke (Upshaw) and Miranda (Walker)
2. American Idol – Randy, Paula, or Simon - I'll have
to go with Simon
3. What was the last book you read? - Steve Prefontaine
4. If you could have dinner with 3 people (Dead or Alive) whom would
they be and why? Steve Prefontaine, the best distance runner ever.
Bob Kennedy, great guy. Michael Johnson
5. Tell us something about you that nobody knows. - I like
to go fly fishing in the summer. I normally go to Colorado and do some fly
fish as well as some training.