X Shadyside Boy’s Q&A of the week-Carter French Knoch

Carter French
Knoch
Freshman

What do you enjoy most about cross-country?
I enjoy pushing myself to see what I can achieve and meeting goals I have set. I have also really enjoyed getting to run with some of the top runners in the country this summer.

Do you have a favorite cross-country memory or race?
One of my favorite memories of cross country was last year I got the chance to attend the Marty Uher invite where I broke the middle school course record. I also got to see my teammates do well and improve at that invite.

What advice would you give to someone who is new to cross country running?
Not to worry about what other kids are doing and focus on your own times and achieving your goals. You will start to love running.

What are your goals for this cross-country season?
My goal for this season is to make states and place as the top freshman.

What is your favorite running quote?
It’s not who’s the best- it’s who can take the most pain- Steve Prefontaine

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned from a coach or mentor?
The most important thing my coaches have taught me is to stay positive and trust in your training.

How do you stay focused and maintain concentration during a race?
I remind myself what the end goal of the race is. I stay focused by constantly reminding myself of the end goal of the race whether it is to get a PR, meet a certain time or finish at a certain place.

Carter is starting his freshman year with a strong reputation as one of the top freshmen in the WPIAL. He’s also among the top runners in a tough boys AA field. This season in the WPIAL, he’s set to leave a mark. In all three of his invitational runs in 2023, he’s consistently placed in the top 10. With his bright future, Carter is definitely an athlete to keep an eye on for the next four years.

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