With a stellar season already behind her, California's Christine Babcock is ready to race one last time. The University of Washington-bound senior closes out her prep career this week, taking part in the women's 1500m run at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Babcock's had a season to remember after earning a national record for the 1500m distance and looks to make one last statement before heading off to college. Read about Babcock's expectations for the Trials, what she's done in her training over the past few weeks and what she plans to do with the rest of her summer.
On the Road to Eugene with Christine Babcock
MileSplit (MS): What have you been doing in your workouts the past few weeks to prepare for the Trials?
Christine Babcock (CB): I have basically been doing what I have been doing all year round, track workouts 3 days a week and distance runs the other days. The track workouts are probably tailored more to the 1500, but other than that nothing really has changed.
MS: When you ran your 1500m race and qualified, and broke the 1500m national record, what did you learn from that race that might help you this coming week?
CB: I learned how to run the 1500, since that was the first time I had ever run it. Mentally, it feels like a different race to me, so I felt like that race was good practice so that I am more prepared for the Trials.
MS: What are your goals for the Trials?
CB: My only goal is to have fun. Other than that, whatever else happens will be a blessing.
MS: Any fun plans for the summer after the Trials are over?
CB: I am going to a camp called Wheatstone after the trials and then in August I am going to go to Mammoth with my high school cross country team. Other than that, I will just be working, training, and hanging out with my friends.
MS: Best of luck this week Christine.
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