Kyle Mau
School: Hudson
Gradation: 2015
2013 OHSAA State Cross Country Championships: D1 3rd Place (15:21.93)
Hudson Senior Kyle Mau has been to the OHSAA State XC meet three times. As a Freshman, he was 81st running 16:36.08, as a Sophomore, he was 23rd in 15:50.87 and as Junior he was third in 15:21.93. He is the leading D1 returner. Last spring, he was 2nd in the D1 3200 with a time of 9:03.07. As a Sophomore, he placed 6th in the D1 1600 with a 4:13.19.
Best time in a 5K race and in which meet?
My best 5k time is 14:50 this year at New Balance Nationals (on a track). My best 5k time on a cross country course is 15:21 at the 2013 OHSAA State Cross Country Meet.
Tell us how your summer training is going?
I took a two-week break from my last track race of the season. I’ve been putting in miles and my plan is getting in more miles than I ever have this summer!
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
First and foremost get my team back to state and placing well there. We return everyone from varsity and have a very strong incoming class. It is a very attainable goal. I also have a goal of winning state individually and breaking my Dad’s record of 14:58 in the process.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I started in 7th grade just for fun to see what it was like. I ended up loving the team and competition cross country brought and quit soccer to continue my running career!
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
Yes, I plan on competing at either Footlocker or Nike Nationals. I’m not sure which one I’ll compete at yet.
What is your favorite course to run in Ohio?
I love the state meet course. It’s a fast course and gives me the opportunity to PR when it really counts!
What is the toughest course to run in Ohio?
Without a doubt, CNVP. We do hill repeats over the summer on the course and those have been some of the hardest workouts I’ve had to do. It takes guts to win on there. I loved racing on that course the one opportunity I had to!
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at? : I always put extra emphasis on the Boardman Spartan Invitational. It’s a big meet with quality competition. It gives me a nice benchmark on where I’m at. It’s also our regional course, so it’s definitely important to get familiar with it!
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career?
It has to be State meet freshmen year with my team. I loved competing at the biggest stage with my teammates by my side. It was an unforgettable experience and makes me want to bring a team down to State again that much more!
Favorite cross country memory?
Getting lost on a course and running an extra mile in the rain and mud is always a fun one! If you see that 23:40 on milesplit, that’s what happened.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
I enjoy hanging out with my friends and/or my cats.
Favorite quote?
I run by the quote “The biggest mistake a person can make is being afraid to make one.”
What shoes do you train in?
I’ve always trained in the Brooks Ravenna. I got them in 7th grade and haven’t changed since!
What shoes do you race in?
I race in the Nike Zoom Victory XC. I refuse to wear socks when I race even though my feet end up a bloody mess half the time.
What's on your Ipod when you go out for runs?
I can’t listen to music when I run. Before races I like to listen to my girl T-Swift to get my pumped up!
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
Luke Wagner. He’s my inspiration.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I have a fear of lawnmowers. It makes summer running problematic at times.
