By: Samuel J. Nunnally, Assistant to the Sports Editor

1. Mehlville Media: How long have you run track?

Patrick Partee: Since I was Six.

2. MM: What events do you compete in?

PP: 300 Hurdles, Relays, and Jumping events

3. MM: How far did you make it last year?

PP: I made it to state.

4. MM: How far do you plan on going this year?

PP: Going to state and winning.

5. MM: Do you plan on running track in college? Where?

PP: No, I will most likely be playing football, but I could wind up running track.

6. MM: What do you do to train for track?

PP: I am lazy, I do nothing.

7. MM: What sports do you play in the off season?

PP: Football.

8. MM: How does the training necessary for track compare with the training needed for other sports?

PP: It is way more running.

9. MM: What is your best event in track?

PP: Hurdles.

10. MM: How do you prepare for each meet?

PP: Just get to bed early the night before, eat well, and listen to music.

11. MM: What got you interested in running track?

PP: My family, because they ran track too.

12. MM: What is your favorite memory of running track?

PP: Getting third place in state (hurdles) and third place in the 800 meters (AAU track).

13. MM: Do you have any pre-race routines?

PP: I just stop hearing everything around me.

14. MM: What is your motivation for running?

PP: Just making my family proud.

15. MM: Do you prefer running in hot or cold weather?

PP: Warm, hot and cold are both bad.