University of Georgia Athletics
Getting To Know Georgia Cross Country Runner Julia Whitrock
November 15, 2007 | Cross Country
Whitrock, a native of Baton Rouge, La., is redshirting for the Georgia women this season. While at University High Laboratory School, Whitrock broke the LHSAA 2A state meet record in the 3200-meter run as a senior. She has personal-best times of 11:37.13 in the 3200 and 18:21 in the three-mile run.
Question: What are your favorite things about Athens?
Answer: The downtown, all the local restaurants and stores downtown. I can't believe how pretty it is!
Q: If I were not a collegiate runner, I would be competing in what sport and why?
A: I dont think I would be competing in another sport. There isn't any other collegiate sport that I enjoy doing as much as running.
Q: What do you believe your top accomplishment so far in life is?
A: Moving to Athens. I am from Baton Rouge and have never really been away from home or my family for an extended period of time. I think moving so far away and being completely happy.
Q: What is your favorite Southern food?
A: I don't have just one! Gumbo, crawfish or any other type of seafood, pickled okra, caf au lait.
Q: How many brothers/sisters do you have?
A: One brother in seventh grade.
Q: Do you have any collegiate/professional athletes (former or current) in your family?
A: My dad tried out for the Wisconsin track team as a triple jumper, but only lasted three weeks.
Q: What is your favorite musical group or solo artist?
A: Dave Matthews Band and Sublime are my two favorites.
Q: What are your career aspirations?
A: I thought I wanted to go into physical therapy, but being here I've found A LOT of stuff I'm interested in so I'm not sure anymore. Whatever I do, I really want to enjoy it.
Q: What were your reasons for becoming a Bulldog?
A: I loved the school, the town of Athens, Coach (Dave) Hartman and the team.
Q: What is your major?
A: Sports and Exercise Science.
The Georgia women will compete at the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 19. For the first time in history, the national meet will be televised live from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. EDT on CSTV. For full results and a recap from the national meet, please visit georgiadogs.com after the race.
