Pratheip Gugendiran
Susan E. Wagner high school
What was your most memorable race?
My most memorable race was when I was right behind my teammate during a 5k in xc and he fell. So I decide to jump over him but he got up right away and body slammed me and kept on running! It was really funny afterwards, he won though.
Where did you face your biggest competition?
What was your greatest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment in high school was running a 10kIf you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
I wouldn't change a thing about anything in my high school career because everything that happened made me into the man I am today!What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
The most difficult obstacles I had to overcome were injuries! Injuries stopped me from running the whole summer, and I couldn't go to camp with my brothers(teammates) my senior year because of a hip injury that lasted over 2 monthsWhat will you miss the most?
I will miss running hard workouts with my teammates and racing against them during training as other teammates are cheering us on! Great feeling!
What advice you would give to younger athletes?
The advice I would give my younger athletes is that never take running for granted! Be grateful and enjoy every moment you spend with your teammates!What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
My coaches have the biggest influence on me! As a matter of fact I want to become just like them and become a teacher and coach! I want to train athletes to bring their best out and to see them grow as an athlete in times, heights, distance, etc.What are your college plans?
In college I am going to be studying to become a teacher and a coach. My coaches have influenced me, and I have the upmost respect for them and I want to become just like them!
Who would you like to say thank you to?
I would like to say thank you to coach Corrigan, coach Padula, coach Ivers, and my brothers(teammates) for always believing in me and for always pushing me to become better! They never stopped believing in me! Even when I was hurt, they were saying you'll be back kicking butt prat. So thank you guys! Thank you for accepting me and believing in me! I will forever be grateful!!!