Hey everyone, I am here today with David Tomchinsky. David competed in Track and XC at Lemon Bay High School (Englewood, Fl) and is now the one of the star runners at Florida Southern College (Lakeland,Fl). We are going to go through some of the events that got him where he is today and how he has been the last few years while away at college!
DD: Who was your biggest inspiration throughout high school and why?
David T: “I was inspired by those who doubted me. I was bullied as a kid for always being so small and weak. My best friend would tell me to keep my head up and never get down on myself. I used all of that negativity to turn it into my own motivation and focused on my goals. Shout out Dorio haha!”
DD: During high school which was your favorite, XC or track. and why?
David T: “In High school, I think I enjoyed track a little more. My team was not as focused as I was so track gave me the chance to focus on my own goals and not have to worry about anyone else.”
DD: What was it that attracted you to Florida Southern College?
David T: “After looking at a few other school, my best friend told me about FSC. He told me about the legacy the running program had and suggested I looked into it. I contacted the head coach and talked to a few of the runners, once I visited the school and saw that they had a good program for my major (Communication: Broadcast) I was sold.”
DD: What kind of times were you putting up in high school? did you ever think you would be where you’re at now?
David T: “I feel like I was in between average and elite in high school. I was running low 16’s in the 5k and sub 9:50 in the 2 mile with only running 35 miles a week at most and doing very basic workouts. I am very pleased with my high school career even though I feel like it could have been better. And I knew I had the potential to run what I am running now and to be honest I know I have yet to hit my potential.”
DD: You originally planned to go to Brevard College(North Carolina), are you glad that didn’t work out and you ended up at FL southern?
David T: “Yes, originally I had signed my letter of intent with Brevard College in North Carolina but things ended up not working out with the coaching staff there. Now that I am at FSC I am very happy I did not go to Brevard. I never would have met some of the best friends I have today and besides running in the mountains I would not have any good training partners. I am very happy I came to FSC instead.”
DD: How has your XC & Track career been while competing at Florida Southern College?
David T: “So far, I have really enjoyed running in college. It’s very different than high school, the increase in mileage took a toll on my body at the beginning but I started to get adjusted and besides a few bumps and bruises I feel I have been successful”
DD: Have you put up times in college that you planned to do? what are your goals for this up coming track season?
David T: “My times in cross country have not been what I wanted so far. I have ran low 26’s in the 8k several times when I know I should be running in the 25’s but it’s just a matter of time. I have been pleased with my 10k PR which 32:51 and I look to run sub 32:00 on the track as well as sub 14:50 in the 5k”
DD: What kind of advice can you give to young runners trying to reach their full potential?
David T: “For younger runners, I think it is important to just enjoy the sport of running. Go to as many races as you can and do not focus on mileage, just run. Look at the older kids around you as inspiration.”
DD: Thanks a lot David for your time, and have a great track season! #14:50
David T: No problem! thank you! 🙂
David Tomchinsky-   Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/david.tomchinsky   Twitter: @ChinskyRuns
Make sure all of you watch out for David he is still rising up, a ton of potential and a huge heart. I have never seen anyone with as much drive as him, when he wants something he will do what ever it takes to earn it the right way without ever taking a shortcut!
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