Running with the Grizzlies: Noah Kells and Jordon Wallin

With the Montana cross country teams already deep into their fall season, it's time to meet this year's Grizzlies.

Noah Kells -- Freshman, Kirkland, Wash. (Juanita HS)

Why I started running: My parents signed me up

What I remember about my first race: 400 was too long

Trails, track or road: Trails

Solo or group run: Group

Most memorable race: State cross country meet senior year

Favorite meal the night before a big race: Spaghetti with meat sauce

Favorite post-race indulgence: Teriyaki

Favorite workout: 400 repeats

Workout I most dread: Hills

If I wasn't a runner, I would be a: Soccer player

Go-to mantra when the running gets tough: Faster I run, faster I'm done

Favorite time of the day to run: Morning

Favorite time of the year to run: Fall

Favorite place near Missoula to run: Rattlesnake

Favorite place near your hometown to run: Paradise Valley

Dream running location: Canyons of Mexico

Athlete I'd most like to go for a run with: Emma Coburn, Matthew Centrowitz, Nick Symmonds

Trend in running I'm not a fan of: Fast people who wear basketball shorts

The number of pairs of running shoes I own: 9

Jordon Wallin -- Junior, Meridian, Idaho (USC/Rocky Mountain HS)

Why I started running: I think I started because my friend, who only ran one year because he hated it, convinced me to do it. Then I just continued through middle school because it was satisfying and I was okay at it.

What I remember about my first race: All I can say is, lol.

Trails, track or road: For sure track

Solo or group run: Solo

Most memorable race: My most memorable race was my junior year 800 state championship when I was favored to win. I had run under the state record at districts the week prior and was healthy ready to run fast. I got outkicked in the last 45 meters. The kid who beat me, Thomas Rigby, broke the state record, and it was heartbreaking for me. My most memorable races are always going to be ones I have lost because they are what make me a better runner. Having to get up from a heavy defeat and go again is what makes victories that much sweeter.

Favorite meal the night before a big race: I enjoy a big BBQ chicken salad with a lot of veggies.

Favorite post-race indulgence: Red Vines

Favorite workout: 9x300 with 100 meters jog recovery. Sets of three: first three at 42, next three at 40, the last three at 38. No break between sets, continuous once you start.

Workout I most dread: Mile repeats

If I wasn't a runner, I would be a: Bummy college student

Go-to mantra when the running gets tough: I honestly think about how someone else is working harder than I am who I have to compete against, and it refocuses me.

Favorite time of the day to run: Mid-afternoon

Favorite time of the year to run: February-June

Favorite place near Missoula to run: Honestly, I don't know Missoula well enough to answer this.

Favorite place near your hometown to run: Eagle Greenbelt

Dream running location: Iten, Kenya

Athlete I'd most like to go for a run with: Hicham El Guerrouj

Trend in running I'm not a fan of: Having to watch what I eat.

The number of pairs of running shoes I own: 10

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