Name: Monica Hayes

People that have influenced her the most: Her leadership in the Marine Corps and her husband

Favorite Athlete: Paula J Radcliffe

Favorite Movie: The Blind Side

Favorite Sports Team: New York Giants

Her secondary sport would be: Track

Favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Berkeley College: The opportunity to compete in a group environment and show school spirit

Her ideal pre-race meal: Chicken parmigiana and spaghetti

If she could invite four guests to dinner, who would they be? Her husband, her two kids, and her high school cross country coach

What are the most important keys for TEAM SUCCESS? Unity, criticism, and constant support

Her expectations of herself for this season?  To grow as a runner and become faster, set new PR's, and have fun

Her expectations of her team for this season?  To get to know everyone and build a great family within the team

Two things Knights fans would be interested to know about her: The Marine Corps was what made her take running seriously and set personal record she never thought were possible, and she makes her two-and-a-half year old run all the fun runs at all her races, and he loves it!