Get to Know U: Ryley Howard
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Get to Know U is a series that introduces the newest members of the Miami Hurricanes track and field and cross country programs.
This week we get to know Ryley Howard, the freshman cross country standout, from Virginia and what drew her to the University of Miami.
Student-Athlete: Ryley Howard
Year in School: Freshman
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Arlington, Va.
Q&A:
Q: What about Miami stood out to you during the recruiting process?
A: What stood out to me the most were the athletic facilities and resources that UM has for student-athletes.
Q: What is the main reason you chose to attend Miami?
A: The main reason I chose to attend Miami was because I really liked the cognate system. I also really wanted to run for UM.
Q: What’s is your favorite thing about Miami?
A: My favorite thing is the location and the campus itself.
Q: When you were practicing with the team, what were some of the differences you noticed compared to high school practice?
A: The first thing I noticed was how independent the practices were. You have to take your workout into your own hands and take care of anything else you need before or after.
Q: What has been the biggest adjustment in terms of training and in terms of campus/social life?
A: In terms of training, the biggest adjustment has been having to dedicate more time to practice. In terms of campus life, the biggest adjustment is not having a kitchen because I love cooking.
Q: If you were not running cross country/track for the U, what sport would you play?
A: I would be playing soccer for sure.
Q: What is your favorite food? What food do you not like at all?
A: My favorite food is definitely oatmeal, I could have it for every meal, every day. I don’t like anything that has meat.
Q: What is your all-time favorite movie? TV show?
A: My favorite movie is Interstellar. Favorite TV show is Psych.
Q: What was your most embarrassing “freshman” moment?
A: My most embarrassing freshman moment was wearing jeans out to a team dinner when everyone was wearing sweats. I clearly didn’t get the memo.
Q: What do you think of your classes so far?
A: They aren’t crazy hard. I just have to spend a lot more time on work outside of class than I did in high school.
