Todd Beamer High School junior Austin Steed, cross country, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 15.

Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

A: Leadership.

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: Hiking, basketball.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Coach Bogatay.

Q: The best advice I’ve ever been given by a coach is:

A: “Take your easy days easy.”

Q: Describe your pre­-game ritual and favorite post-game meal.

A: Pre-game: Listen to music. Post-game: Chick-fil-A.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Harden” by Lil Uzi Vert.

From the sideline: TBHS junior Austin Steed has been a cross country team leader all year and has placed 12th in the West Central District meet, qualifying him for the WIAA 4A state race for the second year in a row. His personal best time of 15:52:00 puts him at No. 2 All-Time in Todd Beamer’s XC history. His dedication and passion for running inspires both his teammates and coaches.