The Extra Mile with Jen Hovland

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Jen Hovland, an Virginia student-athlete who ran as a prepster at Robinson High School in Burke, Va., is a member of the 11th-ranked Cavalier cross country team. She sat down with virginiasports.com to share about herself with fans.

Years of competitive running: 4 high school, 1 college

Favorite place to run (and why): Burke Lake in Burke, VA because I have some of best long runs there and I know the lake so well

Most memorable race: 4X800m race at New York Armory where I ran my best time for indoor, going out hard in the first lap!

Race you would like to run: 1500m

Favorite Olympic event (non-athletics): figure skating

Favorite book: Harry Potter (all of them)

Music I listen to when I run: Spice Girls

Favorite pre-race meal: peanut butter toast, maybe a banana

If I didn’t run, I would be doing . . . .: more community service activities, babysitting

Favorite place at UVa: walking between the chapel and behind the Rotunda because it is so beautiful, especially in the Spring

When I don’t run, I . . . .: hang out with friends, do homework, nap, eat good food!