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2012 NDN BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Carlos Miranda, Palmetto Ridge » Naples Daily NewsPublished by
2012 NDN BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Carlos Miranda, Palmetto Ridge 
Photo by COREY PERRINE, Naples Daily News Corey Perrine/Staff Photo Illustration Palmetto Ridge's Carlos Miranda, 18, is the boys cross country runner of the year. Miranda has been running since the 8th grade. In only his second race, he won competing against various middle schools in Collier County. He still holds the county record for 8th graders in the 3000 meter run. The rest is history. He's been region champion the last three years and placed 3rd and 23rd the last two years at state competition. He's signing this February to run for the University of Florida and is undecided about his major. His fastest mile is 4:13 and 5K (3.1 miles) 15:07. "Running has taught me to be humble, appreciate everything I have,"Miranda said. "Because not everyone can run at an elite level — I appreciate the gift that I have." Up and down courses are commonplace in cross country. Up and down and up and down seasons, not so much. But that's exactly what Palmetto Ridge's Carlos Miranda, the 2012 Daily News Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year, experienced as a senior. Miranda blew away the Race of Champions field at the prestigious FLrunners.com meet in late September, then stumbled dramatically in the district meet, finishing third. He rebounded with an easy regional win and seemed primed for a title run at the state meet, where he finished third as a junior. Read the full article at: www.naplesnews.com
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