Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Athletics

Each week former FDU-Florham men's basketball standout and current Sports Information Intern John Flete will select a student-athlete as the featured Devil of the Week. John's interview this week is with Devils Cross Country sophomore Corinne Boucher.

John: How did you become interested in running?
Corrine: The more I ran, the more I found out I love running.

J: What do you think about when you’re running?
C: I focus on breathing and pushing myself.

J: What do you enjoy the most about running cross country?C: The family feel to it and the culture aspect of it.

J: What do you do to pace yourself during races and do you try to speed up at certain points or is it a consistent pace?
C: In the beginning of the race I like to get the feel for it. If I think I need to slow down I do, and the last 200 meters I sprint.

J: Is there anything you do the night before to help you prepare for a race?
C: I eat a lot of carbs, stretch and ice. Also, I try to go to sleep early.

J: Do you have any pre-game rituals you do?
C: I eat a Poptart about 50 mins before the race. 

Quick hits

J: What is your favorite professional team?
C: USA women’s national soccer team.

J: Who is your favorite athlete of all-time?
C: Hope Solo

J: What is favorite pre-race meal?
C: Oatmeal and a piece of fruit

J: What is your favorite movie?
C: Bridesmaids

J: What is your favorite pregame music?
C: Any kind of upbeat hip hop music

J: Who is your favorite actor/actress?
C: Ryan Gosling

J: What is your preferred sneaker brand for running? Any particular model?
C: Asics and the Stability Asics