_Christina Valerio
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Christina started racing in high school when her mom forced her to do something after school to burn off all of the energy she had. As a child, Christina always loved running outside with her five dogs and hiking in the woods. Growing up in West Milford, NJ, also known as "bear country," inspired her love of being outdoors on the wooded trails. Naturally, cross country soon became her passion in high school. She continued to improve in both cross country and track, and by her senior year she won the state championships in cross country.
Christina attended Johns Hopkins with the hope of delving into the sciences and pursuing her interest in sports medicine. She continued running for the cross country and track teams and became captain her junior and senior year. Christina saw steady improvements in both cross country and track, and by her senior year she earned All-American honors in cross country, indoor track (5K), and outdoor track (10K). Christina is currently teaching eighth grade math in Prince George's County through Teach for America. She is hoping to hit the track and continue to improve in the 5K and the 10K. Her favorite runs are still through the trails with her parents' dogs back home in New Jersey.
Christina started racing in high school when her mom forced her to do something after school to burn off all of the energy she had. As a child, Christina always loved running outside with her five dogs and hiking in the woods. Growing up in West Milford, NJ, also known as "bear country," inspired her love of being outdoors on the wooded trails. Naturally, cross country soon became her passion in high school. She continued to improve in both cross country and track, and by her senior year she won the state championships in cross country.
Christina attended Johns Hopkins with the hope of delving into the sciences and pursuing her interest in sports medicine. She continued running for the cross country and track teams and became captain her junior and senior year. Christina saw steady improvements in both cross country and track, and by her senior year she earned All-American honors in cross country, indoor track (5K), and outdoor track (10K). Christina is currently teaching eighth grade math in Prince George's County through Teach for America. She is hoping to hit the track and continue to improve in the 5K and the 10K. Her favorite runs are still through the trails with her parents' dogs back home in New Jersey.
_Personal Bests
3k - 10:12
5k - 16:58
10k - 36:01
3k - 10:12
5k - 16:58
10k - 36:01
