The Extra Mile with Chris Clark

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Second-year Chris Clark ran in the top-seven at the Lou Onesty Invitational, helping the Cavaliers to a runner-up finish in the opening meet of the year. An in-state harrier who ran at Robinson, Clark his three personal best marks in his outdoor season on the track in 2007.

Years of competitive running: Six years, since spring of ninth grade

Favorite place to run (and why): In Charlottesville because I like to run with people on the team

Favorite Olympic event: Gymnastics

Favorite book: Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield

Favorite pre-race meal: Pasta

If I didn’t run, I would be: Doing lots more homework

Favorite place at UVa: The libraries

When I don’t run, I: Do homework