Track-Ish, hosted by Joshua Potts, is back on MileSplit to showcase the personalities of our best high school cross country runners. In every show, Joshua Potts delves into what makes these athletes great, allowing them space to be themselves on the national stage.
Belen Jesuit's (FL) Marcelo Mantecon joins the show to discuss the start of a historic season where he's begun undefeated and broke the 5K cross country record. In the middle of this episode, Fleet Feet COO Jason Jabaut surprised Marcelo with the first-ever Fleet Feet Golden Ti. With this Golden Ticket, Marcelo Mantecon received an automatic entry into the Brooks XC Championships to face the top 10 finishers from the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West Regional Championships.
Marcelo Mantecon Accolades
2024 Florida State XC Champion
3 x NXN appearances with team, Belen Jesuit
Top Sophomore at 2024 NXN
5K Cross Country State Record Holder in Florida, 14:33
3200m PR of 8:51 and 1600m PR of 4:02
In this episode, Marcelo breaks down what it will take for him to reach his goals and become a national champion in cross country. Additionally, he plays "What's Track-ish" and gives a bit more insight into what it's like being part of Belen Jesuit.
Learn more about the Brooks XC Championships Presented by Fleet Feet and how to register for your Brooks XC Regional Championships below.
