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INSTEP with Joe Casco

The life of each runner is different and everyone has their own story. Today I am going to explore the running endeavors of an avid runner and discuss their thoughts on various aspects that affect their running passions.

   Joe Casco 
↑Joe Casco leading the chase pack
  Joe is a cross country athlete and currently attends the California State University, Fullerton. With his final season of the sport down the last couple weeks, Joe has taken the time to reflect on his running career and reminisce about the past. Joe started running in high school while attending martin Luther King High School. From his sophomore year until now, running has been a large part of Joe's life. His biggest inspiration that allows him to run at his ability are his parents. Joe says "they pay for my college tuition and work a lot, so this pushes me to keep running". He feels like he owes it to them for being where he is and wants to give back so to speak. He explains that "I want to pour the same amount of effort in running as they do working". 

  Joe's favorite run that he could think of is a route off the coast of Hawaii near diamond head, where he often visits. The terrain is mostly sidewalk which is the only downside of the run he explained, but nevertheless, the view of the beautiful pacific coast makes up for it. I asked Joe what would be his most ideal post run, race, or workout meal and he responded with the classic California traditional answer. In N Out: double double, fries, and a chocolate shake. He says "I pig out because I feel I lost a lot of energy while running". finally, when asked what running shoe brand he prefers the most, Joe answered with Nike, but specifically the Nike Pegasus series. Joe is a heel strike runner so he likes the support the Pegasus provides him and they help prevent injury. He has been wearing them since his collegiate career after he had tried some other brands throughout high school. 

  Joe's Most memorable running moment is actually a large event. It was his last season's track & field Big West Conference Championships. This was Joe's final race as a Cal State Fullerton athlete and he felt that it was special. The race a 5000 meter race but before the race even began, Joe had just realized that his team had taken the lead in the team score. This increased the pressure on Joe and his teammates during the race. Although he did not win the race individually, him and other Titans were able to disperse the rival team scoring. Eventually the Titans were victorious and took away the Big West Conference Championship title for the first time in the program's history. Joe felt really proud of himself and thought that it was special that he was able to become part of the team's history.  

  

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