VYPE: What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Woodward HS?
Soto: The great opportunity I get to run with an amazing team and learn valuable life skills at the same time to have an everlasting experience.
VYPE: What grade are you in and what is your favorite subject?
Soto: I am a junior and my favorite subject is either math or auto at High Plains.
VYPE: What are your best times and where did you run them?
Soto: My best times are both this season when I ran around 19:30 at both Weatherford and Bethany.
VYPE: Is the starting position at the beginning of a race strategic? Explain.
Soto: To me it isn’t as important as many make it to be; once everyone takes off if you’re fast enough you can get around everyone and make it to where you want to be in the race.
VYPE: What are you thinking about on long runs in competition?
Soto: Personally, I think about everything, I’ll try to make up in my head how many miles we have left or think about something entertaining.
VYPE: Where do you like to run, if you’re running for fun or practice?
Soto: The walking trails here in Woodward are perfect for long runs.
VYPE: Which teammate always impresses you the most or do you have a former teammate who left an impression on you?
Soto: For sure Dathan – his times and distances always surprise me.
VYPE: Who has been a big influence in your life? Explain.
Soto: My parents always keeping me safe and making sure I get everything I need to be the best athlete I can be.
VYPE: What would you like to do after you graduate?
Soto: Honestly, I still haven’t planned that out much but I think it would be nice to go to a college and get a degree in something important.
