Bunch of Questions with...Cross Country's Mia Chavez

By: Sydney Ellis, Media Relations Intern

Mia Chavez grew up in Southern California with a love for cross country. After her freshman year down south, Chavez transferred to Tempe to love the Sun Devil life. We asked her a bunch of questions, she answered them all. Get to know Mia below...

Describe your feeling when you put on the ASU uniform for the first time: 
That it was a start of a new beginning.

You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour...who is it?
Coach Prime.

One thing I want to impress upon the freshmen:
Freshman year is not supposed to be easy. The transition is hard and fun, but it's also a time to work, learn, and fail. Keep your priorities straight and take care of yourself. You'll be alright.

My favorite professor and/or class at ASU:
Professor Rojas Hidalgo instructing Public Speaking.

The most upset you have ever been on the field was:
After a long cross country season battling an injury, waking up and not being able to walk. Made me feel helpless after doing rehab, treatment, and recovery multiple times a day.

The happiest you have ever been on the course:
I'm always happy with my teammates, they make it easy to love running.

You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
2012 London Olympic Games.

What do you like best about your hometown?
The cows and the coffee.

A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete:
Kelly McDonald.

Favorite song from your favorite artist?
So it Goes by Mac Miller

Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced?
No, but it's always the last time I ate food.

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Deep cleaning a shower.

What is your favorite form of exercise?
Running!

Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My family. They always pushed me to where I needed to go.

If you could witness any event (past, present, or future) what would it be?
Coachella 2017

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Learning multiple languages so I can communicate with everyone. 

If you could meet anyone (past, present, or future) who would it be?
Mac Miller

What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
My mouth. Sometimes I could be a confrontational child.

What's your favorite show/series and why?
Ted Lasso and How I Met your Mother. I love underdog stories. It's so heartwarming to watch people reach their potential.

If you were a character on a show/series, which one would you be?
Ted Lasso

If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
How did that Happen?

Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know:
I love to sing but I'm a horrible singer.

What is your favorite commercial?
Kia hamster commercial. Where the hamster are in jumpsuits and driving the Kia Soul.

Game/event where you learned the most from?
CIF Finals 2019, 800m. I got dead last because I raced the 1600m and played a soccer game before the 800m. Never again.

If you could live during any time period, when/where would it be and why?
I wish I would have grown up in the 90s because I feel like it is a weird time when media and mobile devices weren't around and the culture was so rich.

What is the most important thing a parent/grandparent taught you?
No one can stop you from becoming yourself, you only stop yourself.

What was the single-biggest challenge of your life?
Freshman year of college and moving to Tucson.

What is your favorite road trip destination?
Road trip back to California.

What toppings do you get on your pizza?
Mushrooms, sausages, and olives.

How do you like your steak cooked?
Rare

Favorite pro athlete you have been around?
Allison Felix

Most underrated coach you have been around:
Coach Ryan Ray

What I know now that I wish I knew in high school:
Life is long, so it's okay to fail and make mistakes.

Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at:
8:30 pm! Sleep is so important!

Last book I read:
Letting go: The Pathway to Surrender by David Hawkins

Last movie I saw:
Haunted Mansion

What was the first concert you ever attended?
Tyler the Creator's Call Me if You Get Lost Tour

Most played song on my playlist:
Collard Greens by ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar

My favorite month and why:
November because I get to see family for Thanksgiving and it's my birthday month.

Something I have not done, but I will:
Travel and race internationally.

What is your favorite holiday and why?
Thanksgiving because I love when my family gets together and they are all amazing cooks.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Obsessed, thoughtful, and determined.

If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose?
Whose Line is it Anyway?

What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
YouTube. Whether it is cooking, fixing things, or homework help, YouTube always comes through.

What is your best childhood sports memory?
Watching the 2015 Women's World Cup.

You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
A home, gotta start that generational wealth.

What is your favorite sport to watch?
Track and Field!

What is your favorite food?
Chicken Piccata. 

What is your favorite restaurant?
Locale Neighbor Italian Restaurant in Tuscon.

What do you miss the most about being a child?
Sundays at Disneyland.

What is your favorite candy?
Dark Chocolate Kisses.

One sentence to describe your family?
Never let you down.

What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Italy

What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of (as a fan or as a player)?
2015 Women's World Cup