Hayes Flanagan is a sophomore on the Loyola Academy girls cross country team. She is one of the runners moving onto regionals. Hayes says “It’s such a cool experience to be a part of such a small team and to run in a big meet together will be exciting.”

Q: When did you start running?

A: “I started running at the beginning of this school year.”

Q: What is your favorite part about cross country?

A: “I love bonding with the team on runs and pushing each other to work harder.”

Q: What’s your biggest cross country accomplishment thus far?

A: “I ran number one for Loyola at Palatine this year and set a personal record for myself, which was very rewarding.”

Q: What is your best team memory from this season?

A: “We all went to Peoria for a race, and it was really fun to get to know everyone and spend time with each other.”

Q: Do you have any pre-meet rituals?

A: “I like to listen to music, and I always drink a propel before I run in a race.”

Q: What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time?

A: “I love to hang out with my family and friends in my free time, I also love to cook!”

Q: If you could have any superpower, which would you pick?

A: “I would love to fly because I could get everywhere faster and more efficiently. I would never be late!”

Q: If you won the lottery, what would you first buy?

A: “I would buy a boat so that I could go on the lake whenever I felt like it.”

Q: What’s your favorite show to binge watch on Netflix?

A: “I am obsessed with Michael Scott, so probably The Office.”

Q: Where is your dream vacation destination?

A: “I would love to go to Thailand and ride an elephant.”