Ricky Quintana: What do you think about this course?
Bradley Harkrader: It's a really nice course. A few hills, some ups and downs, so I think it will be a really nice course.

RQ: You had that spectacular time at your state meet. What have you been doing since then?
BH: I picked up my mileage again after state. I've just been trying to taper for Nationals and run here and hopefully, run really well.

RQ: Do you are in that kind of shape to run the same time you ran in Colorado?
BH: I definitely think so. I've done a lot of work since then and I think I'm ready to go there again.

RQ: How did the Midwest meet go for you?
BH: [The Regional] was OK. I didn't feel quite as good as I would have liked (he finished fourth in 15:19). I was kind of trying to train through it a little bit. I peaked a little bit, but I got here and this is the meet that really counts.

RQ: Where do you think the key places on the course are going to be?
BH: I think the hills are the key place and I think everybody else thinks so too. I think this end stretch and kicking hard there is definitely a big part of the race.

RQ: Being from Colorado, are you excited about the course layout and the hills?
BH: Yes, definitely. We have a lot of hills where I run. The altitude will definitely help.

RQ: Both you and Ryan Deak have signed with Colorado. Have you both discussed strategy?
BH: Not together. I think we both are different runners. I have a different strategy and he has a different one. We're still racing each other. We haven't talked too much.

RQ: What do you think the [winning] time will be for this race?
BH: I think the time will probably be right around 14:40.

RQ: Do you think you are in that kind of shape?
BH: I think so. I think I can do it if I run my race, run strong, and just be willing to hurt more than everybody else.

RQ: What is your typical race strategy?
BH: I like to go out a little bit slower and then run negative splits from there.

RQ: Do you think you can do that on this course?
BH: I think so. I just have to be patient and not get caught up in all the hype or what everybody else is doing.