Name & Age: Shauni James, 17.

Favourite Food: Sushi.

Favourite Movie: I watch anything haha maybe Burlesque at the moment.

Favourite son and/or band: At the moment my favourite song is “Don’t Wanna Go Home” by Jason Derulo.

Most recently read book: Pride and Prejudice.

What school do you attend: Sacred Heart College.

One thing no one knows about you: That I idolized Britney Spears when I was little.

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you: Tent, Cell phone (if there’s reception), a fluffy,warm blanket.

What one person would you have share this experience with you: Ricky.

Funniest moment that has happened to you: When we went swimming with the dolphins I had to be lifted up off my feet and shaken into my wetsuit by the instructor because it was so tight.

Best advice you have received: When I was younger, my nana told me that if you don’t put the effort in then you won’t get the results you want or can achieve.

What age did you take up running: When I was about 12 or 13.

Favourite event/distance/discipline: I0km for distance and road races for discipline.

Most memorable moment in sport: Coming 20th at Nationals in the Road Race in Hamllton in 2008 and going to Australia for their cross country nationals.

Best result: The same as above.

Worst result: My time for 3k on track at the beginning of this was year was slower than 2 years ago.

Worst moment in your running career or other sport: Forgetting a couple of moves in an aerobics routine at aerobics nationals.

What is the hardest training you have done with Darryl: A hot, hot, hot summer training on the track doing either 400m or 800m reps I think.

What is the most fun training you have done with Darryl: The boot camp training this year.

Where do you see your running career heading: I want to continue running when I leave school and maybe head towards marathons and triathlons.

What do you do on race day that is a ritual: I always listen to my favourite upbeat music before my races.

Local Awards: 3rd in Wellington for 3k on track in 2009 and the fastest lap for under secondary school girls road race relays.

Any records held: I wish.

What do you like about Trentham United Harriers & why do you run for them: I like the group of kids and how the club has given me lots of support with my running. I have also been there for a long time and so I feel really comfortable there. Also, Darryl is a great coach and puts so much time and effort into everyone.