Cabrini runner eyes 2008 Olympic spot

by Tracy Timson staff writer

Every four years the torch is lit in a special town somewhere across the world. Gifted athletes go there to fulfill their lifelong dreams, all hoping to win a gold. Many just honored to be part of the Olympic magic. Many athletes dream of becoming part of the Olympics, however only a chosen few actually make it.

Cabrini College even has its own Olympic hopeful, Jason Bull. Bull, a senior, from near Pottstown, PA, has this dream and has had it for the past four years. Bull runs cross country and track at Cabrini. He has been in- volved in running since his freshman year in high school. Bull's biggest influence to follow his dream was his high school crosscountry coach.

"He is a big part of everything I do," Bull said.

Bull's goals for himself after graduation include a career in video production and a spot in the 2008 Olympics in the men's 1500-meter event. He hopes to be part of the Olympic trials in 2004. His future jobs must allow him to work no more than 40 hours per week because of his love for running. Bull requests a job like this so he can continue his training with Moroccan coach, El Mostafa Nefchadi. Being seen running around campus. coached by this man will be a great honor because Nechadi was a worldclass runner in 1989. Bull's training includes running mostly with Cabrini's cross-country team.

He does an average of 65 to 75 miles of running a week. Running with the team is something Bull enjoys.

"Without help," Bull said, "it's a lot harder."

Over the years the team has bonded and helped each other push towards their own individual goals.

If an athlete wants to make an Olympic goal come true they must have love for a sport.

"You just have to really want it," and must give yourself entirely to your practice and training.

"Remember everytime you feel yourself falling off," Bull said, "it equals one less day you have to work towards the goal."

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