Get To Know Me: Megan Briley

The "Get To Know Me" series turns its focus to Megan Briley today. The sophomore appeared in four cross country meets last season, and her finish counted toward the team score all four times. She had two top-20 performances in the fall of 2014. Briley, who was named to the Dean's List for the 2014 fall semester, redshirted the indoor and outdoor campaigns her freshman year.

Sport-Related

How did you get into distance running? I started running to stay in shape for soccer, and then eventually moved exclusively to running.
What has been your most embarrassing moment in a meet/event? During my freshman year in high school, we were about to start the district cross country race. Right before the gun went off, I threw up at the starting line and they had to delay the start of the race so I could finish. Needless to say, I was known as the girl in the yellow headband that threw up.
How many times have people told you distance running is outrageous? How do you respond to them? I get this reaction almost every time I tell people that I run. And, then the next question is, "Do you like running?!" To which I answer, yes and then they think I'm absolutely crazy.
If you weren't a distance runner, what track and field event would you like to compete in? Shot Put. All my strength is in my arms.
What is the best advice you can give to young distance runners? Everyone is going to have bad races or seasons. You just need to keep with it and push through, because those hard times will ultimately push you to become a better runner.

Pop Culture
1.    Read the book or watch the movie? Why? I like to do both. I will read the book first so I can form my own vision of what the characters are like. Then, I watch the movie because I like movies and I want to watch them.
    2.    Which form of social media do you prefer the most? Why? I like Instagram the best. It's cool to see people get creative with the photos they take and the captions they use
    3.    What song can you not help to sing along to? Oh, Tonight by Josh Abbott Band Ft. Kacey Musgraves

Miscellaneous

When not at practice, what can someone find you doing? Netflix marathons with my roomie
What did you do this past summer? Run, family vacations and an internship at a physical therapy clinic
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? After donating some of the money, I would go to Europe with some of my friends and backpack through it. And then, travel to many more places. Then, save the remainder for the future.
Do you have a hidden talent? If so, explain. I'm pretty good at handing out sarcastic comments. I can also juggle.
If you were a superhero, what super power would you have? I would like to have the power to heal.
If you could compete in another sport, which sport would it be? Why? I would definitely go back to playing soccer.

Quick-Hitters

Favorite video game as a child … Galaga
My favorite meal my mom cooks for me is … I love my Mom's pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy. It's the best meal ever and is even better as leftovers because you can put it in a sandwich with the pot roast on the bread and then mashed potatoes topped with the gravy (wow, this is making me hungry!)
Headphones or earbuds … Headphones
Other sports played as a child were … Softball, basketball and soccer
The person you most-like to follow on Twitter … Kristen Adams
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show … Bones
Favorite reality show is … Dual Survival
A reality show that I could win is … Survivor
Favorite website … iwastesomuchtime.com
One word that best describes you … Motivated
Favorite TV show as a child … Hey Arnold
Most famous person I've ever met … I once bagged groceries for (NBA superstar) Tim Duncan

Players Mentioned

Kristen Adams

Megan (Briley) Ryan

University of Memphis Athletics