Get To Know U: Mulloy Manning
Get to Know U is a series that introduces the members of the Miami Hurricanes cross country program.
The first edition of cross country’s Get To Know U focuses on sophomore Mulloy Manning.
Name: Mulloy Manning
Hometown: Southern Pines, NC
High School: Pinecrest
Major: Chemistry and French
Five Questions
Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: The school spirit here is unbelievable. Before coming to UM I had never been in such a positive environment.
Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?
A: I love all the opportunities we have as college students, but especially Miami Hurricanes; being able to explore academically in such a diverse city is an unparalleled experience that only lasts these four years. I’m excited to absorb as much as I can!
Q: How does running in college differ from running in high school?
A: The level of competition is much higher, and so are the expectations.
Q: What did your weekly mileage get up to at the high point?
A: My highest weeks have been around 50-55 miles.
Q: Tell me how you got started in the sport and whether you excelled right away or if it was a more gradual process of getting to a high level?
A: I started running in middle school, and it’s definitely been a gradual process. I can remember a lot of run-walking my first summer running. That said, even eight years later, my focus is still on gradual improvement.
Q: What are you working on this fall to be able to better for at the ACC Championships?
A: I’m focused primarily on staying healthy by doing the right things outside of practice: icing, eating right, and sleeping. In practice I am working on my mental game during long tempo runs and my finishing kick with quick 200s.
Q: What was the biggest adjustment for you since your freshmen year?
A: I know how to better take care of myself this year versus last year in order to perform well in practice and meets. Freshman year was about transitioning to college and working hard, and while this year is a continuation of that, the results are starting to show.
Q: Do you prefer a tactical race, or do you like a race that’s fast from the gun?
A: I definitely prefer fast races; my kick isn’t as strong as I would like it to be, so it’s to my advantage to get out hard.
Q: Do you have a favorite workout during cross country, one that you think is especially beneficial?
A: This year I really enjoy our long tempos on the track. For me, the hardest part of the race is the mental battle, and tempos are a great way to train my mind to stay focused through the discomfort.
Q: How about track versus cross country? Do you prefer one over the other, and is cross country primarily preparation for track?
A: I love cross country. Track and I are generally on rockier terms, but we’re working on it.
Fill in the Blank
I committed to Miami over other schools because: I fell in love with it when I visited.
When I think of Miami cross country, I think of: 6am long runs with my teammates.
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: being a part of such a talented and hard working group of people.
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: positive
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: I am from a small, southern town
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: surviving without my mom or her cooking
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: overjoyed
I love running because: I love testing my limits
My favorite moment in my cross country career was: making my first all-region team in 9th grade
Quick Hits
Favorite Meal: Steak, baked potatoes, and broccoli
Favorite Candy: Starburst
Favorite TV Show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
My first pets were: Sadie, an English mastiff
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: Lausanne, Switzerland
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: the French Riviera
My nickname is: Malooney
