Summit senior Cameron Clark has gotten faster every year during his prep cross country career. The son of head coach Dave Clark is one of the top returners in Class 5A and is coming off of a 3rd place finish (behind two of his teammates) at last year’s district XC meet. Cameron took some time to answer a few questions for Central Oregon Athlete.

Central Oregon Athlete – How long have you been running competitively?
Cameron Clark – I have been running competitvely since I was around 11, I think my first real cross country race was in 6th grade.

COA – What is the best part about running XC?
CC – I love everything about running, the racing, traveling, friends, its hard to explain the joy that it brings me.

COA – How do you like running on your dad’s team?
CC – I really like running for my dad’s team I am always aware of what is happening with the team and he has been coaching for 15+ years so he definitely knows what he doing. Also he basically been my coach for day one so i haven’t had many other coaches.

COA – What is your favorite race?
CC – My favorite race by far is the Concordia/Puma Classic. One of the biggest races and in Oregon and it’s always really fast and competitive.

COA – What are some of your goals for this year that you can share with us?
CC – My biggest goal for the next season is to try and win the team 5A State Championships, I’ve wanted to win since freshman year so I would be super happy with that. At an individual level I would really like to make top 10 at state.

COA – What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t running?
CC – I’m super in to skiing, that is probably the only other thing that I really enjoy as much as running. But I also enjoy climbing, fishing, skating, and anything else that involves getting outside and having fun.

COA – Any plans yet for next year?
CC – College is probably where I’m headed to next year, I am not sure where yet though. Other than that I have considered trying some triathlons next year.

COA – What is your favorite workout in Central Oregon?
CC – My favorite workout would have to be the 13 mile loop up at Green Lakes or Highlands Loop.

Cameron Clark’s Career at Summit through 3 years:
(District placing, State placing, Best time)
2009 – 3rd, 27th, 16:19
2008 – 9th, 56th, 17:21
2007 – 14th, 68th, 17:08