Know Your Teammates
Who is most likely to say, “I’m not racing today,” and then run a PR?
Gianna or Bryce
If you run a 5:00 mile pace, what would your 5K be?
15:30
You hear the starting official say, “Runners to the line.” What should you immediately do?
Move up to and line up approximately 3 meters behind or directly at the starting line
What kind of pet does Coach have?
A pet Pig
What does PSG stand for?
Parent Support Group
Loves the miles; he's quiet, very consistent in 3200, and has colorful outfits. Who is this?
Julio García
A runner runs 6:00 for the first mile and 5:30 for the second. What is their average pace for the two miles?
5 minutes and 45 seconds per mile (5:45/mi).
Your teammate tells you they're going to run 30 seconds faster than their PR today. What is your response?
Smile and nod, watch the start, or be ready
What branch of the military was I in?
The Marine Corps
Who are the 4 PSG officers? (name only)
Christine, Brittnie, Laura, and Kim
Who is most likely to PR when they aren't expecting it?
Evan Chitlin
A runner wants to break 16:00 for 3 miles. What average mile pace do they need?
5 minutes and 20 seconds per mile (5:20/mi).
Your teammate flies past you in the first 400m after saying they would run conservatively. What do you do?
Stick to your initial plan, maintain your steady target pace, and do not chase them.
What was my favorite track event?
The 1600
Who is considered our "hype" man?
Manny
What is Ethan's favorite professional runner?
Nick Symmonds
A runner runs 5:08 for mile 1, 5:14 for mile 2, and 5:20 for mile 3. What is their average pace?
5:14 per mile
You go through Mile 1 in 5:00, but your goal was 5:15. You still have two miles left. What is the smartest move?
Immediately slow down to your target pace (5:15) or slightly slower (5:20) for Mile 2
What was my favorite sport before running?
Basketball
Name each PSG officer title. Who's what?
Christine: President
Brittnie: Vice President
Laura: Secretary
Kim: Treasuer
Two Truths and a Lie
a. I never wear sunscreen on runs/races
b. I ran a 5:13 mile before joining track
c. I hurt my left ankle during spring track
c. I hurt my left ankle during spring track
A runner runs a 15:30 3-mile. Another runner runs a 16:00 3-mile. Assuming both races are exactly 3 miles, how many seconds does the faster runner gain per mile?
The faster runner gains 10 seconds per mile over the slower runner.
You're completely dead at Mile 2, but your coach tells you that you're only 10 seconds from a PR. Do you believe them and kick, or accept defeat?
Believe them and kick
What is my favorite video game?
The Legend of Zelda
When was PSG created?
June 2025