Featured Athlete: Rohan Sharma

Mia Reaugh, Staff Writer • October 21, 2021

Senior cross country runner Rohan Sharma placed third at the district meet. Sharma also achieved a personal record at this meet.

Rohan Sharma is a varsity cross country runner and has been running since his freshman year. Last week he placed fourth at the district meet.

Pregame:

Favorite pre-race meal: chicken and rice

Athlete you look up to: Eliud Kipchoge

Favorite TV show: “The Walking Dead”

Postgame:

TRL: When did you start running and why?

RS: I started running freshman year. Before that I used to swim, but I was really bad at it. So I decided to start running and have loved doing it ever since. I started really taking it seriously junior year when I made varsity, so it started to matter how I ran.

TRL: What is your favorite part of cross country and why?

RS: [My favorite part of cross country is] probably my friends and our conversations. We make connections and strengthen our relationships with each other when we run.

TRL: How did you perform at the district meet?

RS: I got fourth individually, and was my PR on the course. Usually, I visualize the course beforehand and create a game plan.

TRL: How did you feel/what was your reaction when you got fourth at your meet?

RS: I was happy that I [set my personal record], but the fact that I got fourth was a little disappointing. I really wanted to push myself and get in the top two.

TRL: What are your goals for the rest of the season?

RS: I really hope that the team gets third at state and individually I want to run a 15:30 in the 5K.

TRL: What coach has been the most influential to you and why?

RS: Coach Greg [has been most influential to me] because he always motivated me during workouts. He isn’t [at Lovejoy] anymore but I always remember him before races or practices.

TRL: Do you want to continue running in college and where?

RS: Yeah, of course. I have had this thing where I run at least a mile a day and I started freshman year. The record is 52 years, so I’m going to try to keep it up while I’m alive. I also applied to Rice, so I hope I can run there.

TRL: How has cross country impacted your life?

RS: I think cross country has made me a better person and stronger mentally.

About the Contributors

Mia Reaugh, Editor-In-Chief

Mia Reaugh is going into her senior year of high school and fourth year on staff. Reaugh is ecstatic to be co Editor-in-Chief with her overachiever bestie Campbell Lester. Reaugh and Lester had a beast of a junior year and are ready for the excitement and ease of senior year. Other than writing sports stories, creating videos, and editing, Reaugh runs for the track team and has hefty goals for her senior season. In her free time, Reaugh is always watching trashy reality TV: The Bachelorette, Love Island, Survivor, Perfect Match, and American Idol. If you have any show or book recommendations, Reaugh would love to hear them. As a lover of family, sports, and animals, Reaugh plans to spend her senior year cherishing her time with her parents, siblings, team, and pets. Reaugh is eager for everything that senior year brings and hopes to leave a lasting impact in this program.

Sydney Stout, Photographer

Senior Sydney Stout is excited to return to The Red Ledger this year as a photographer. She worked for four years as a photographer. You can often find Stout on the football field running around with a giant camera around her neck or in the newsroom. She walks with a pep in her step and is always willing to chat. Stout enjoys running, debate, photography, traveling and driving around with friends. She is friendly, kind, and in some ways, in her world, an “icon.” She is an outstanding friend and is excited to see what this year has in store for her.