Summit’s Kellie Schueler still has her senior season of track ahead of her and she’s already won more state titles than the majority of high schools. Seriously! The Stanford-bound runner has put up numbers, times and records that put her at a level that most high schools would be jealous of.
• 12 individual State track titles (going for 16)
• 3 team State track titles (going for 4)
• 2 team State cross county titles

Add to the above that coaches, teachers and students all think she is an amazing person, let alone athlete and you can see why she’s been featured on the pages of Sports Illustrated and has been named Gatorade’s athlete of the year for Oregon. Schueler was kind enough to answer a few questions for Central Oregon Athlete.

COA – How long have you lived in Bend?
KS – Since I was two years old.

COA – When did you start racing?
KS – I did the Little Foot Run starting in Kindergarten, but didn’t start racing at the Junior Olympics for track until I was 7 or 8 .

COA – What are some of your track goals this year?
KS – Finish the season without hurting myself, complete my goal of 16 state titles, be the first girl to win the 100, 200, 400, and 800 at the Oregon State meet.

COA – Do any of the boys at Summit ever challenge you to races?
KS – Yes, Pat Madden, who doesn’t stand a chance (most of the time).

COA – What has been the highlight of your running career so far?
KS – Winning a gold medal for the 4×400 at the Pan American Jr. Games last summer in Trinidad.

COA – Do you have any running heroes?
KS – Kara Goucher.

COA – What is your favorite workout in Central Oregon?
KS – 1000 repeats at Juniper.

COA – What do you like to do other than run?
KS – Sew, hike, attempt to surf, cook, learn, ride horses, adventure.

COA – Anything else to add?
KS – A thank you to anyone and everyone who i’ve competed against, thank you for supplying the competition that has helped me to develop as an athlete.