Bio

Name: Elisia Escanuela

Height: 5’ 7”

Hometown: San Tan, AZ
High School: Poston Butte High School

Running Background: My parents are former

competitive high school runners who always

pushed me to the sport at a young age. They

would train me as well as entering me into several

5k races and the Hershey’s track and field meet.

Entering high school, I made varsity every year in

Cross Country and Track, breaking many school

records. I held almost every distance record before

I left my high school.

PR’s ... 5k 20:26, 1600m 5:41, 3200m 12:39

Running Accomplishments: All American, MVP

for Poston, Medaling at Sectionals, and State

Parents Names: Tami and Luis Escanuela

High School Coach: Brendan McMaster

Major/Program of Study: Biomedical

Career Goal: To know I’m helping those in need

Favorite Food: Anything

Favorite Music: Alternative and Rap

Favorite Quote: “Judge me when you’re perfect”

Motto you live by/like: “Once I finish.... I get to eat”

Why I Compete: It’s a way to run out all of my problems.