Meet the 2017 Competitors: Sara Sutherland

Sara Sutherland | Women’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Twitter | Instagram

College: University of Colorado, Boulder / University of Texas, Austin
Sponsor: Saucony
1500m PR: 4:06.43
Mile PR: 4:40.07

5 Things About Me: Sara Sutherland

1. My first sport was competitive diving. I was not good at it, and I’m thankful there is no “TFRRS” equivalent for divers.
2. I love to read, and I am always on the lookout for new recommendations. If anyone has any, send them my way! Or if you like to talk about books, we should talk about books! Currently I am really digging Dave Eggers. 
3. One summer I traveled to rural Panama alone for several weeks. I made friends, got lost innumerable times, and it was awesome.
4. My family has been in Texas for 8 generations. For some perspective, that dates back to before Texas was Texas! 
5. When I was getting to know my boyfriend Riley, we texted exclusively in Harry Potter related puns for 3 days.

5 Fast Questions

1. What actor would play the movie version of you? 1990’s era Meg Ryan 
2. What did you want to be when you grew up? Haha, I was ambitious: whale trainer/ undercover cop/ Olympic figure skater. 
3. Favorite post-run drink or snack? Chocolate milk! 
4. What was your AIM screenname? yoitssara52 
5. If you had a “walk up” song as you approached the starting line, what would it be? “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World… so good! :)

Learn more about Sara at: VIS Experience | Run with the Pros | Sir Walter “Extra” Miler