Hanmer's Eric Ouellette Begins The Most Important Race of His Life
Eric Ouellette's career goal is to become a physiotherapist when he finally finishes his formal education. He plans on beginning his undergraduate degree in Kineisiology at Lake Superior State University in the spring as part of the Lake Superior State University varsity track and cross country teams on a full-scholarship valued at $60,000 over four years, but one little thing stands in his way - the SAT entrance test that must be passed before he is accepted into the university.

In the photo above, Eric is shown going over some of the practice tests in preparation for writing the test in November 2007. He plans on getting some assistance from David DiCarlantonio, a Personal Tutor through The Greater Sudbury Learning Clinic. David and Eric will be spending about four hours a week studying for the test.

Eric is one of the top mid-distance runners for his age in the country. While attending College Notre Dame in Sudbury, Eric made a name for himself in the 400 and 800 metre races, clearly establishing himself as a National Level runner in the top eight in Canada. He was a member of Team Ontario during the summer of 2007, competing in the Eastern Canadian ESPOIR Meet in St. John/s Newfoundland where he came home with a gold medal in the 4 x 400 relay and 4th place finishes in each of the 400 and 800 m races.

Eric started out his athletic career as a mediocre runner in the 100 and 200 metre sprints. In Grade 8 he moved to the 400 and 800 metre distances and instantly loved it. He has played hockey while at College Notre Dame, but his true love is running. He has developed his skills under the watchful eyes of his personal coach Darren Jermyn as well as other local coaches in town, such as Dick Moss from Laurentian University. 

"I like doing things myself and when you are running you are all alone," explained Eric. "You have to push yourself and train hard because when the race begins you can't depend on your teammates. It is you against the clock and against other runners."

The head coach of the track team at Lake Superior State University, Steve Ellis, is a former resident of Sudbury so he pays particular attention to local athletes. He liked what he saw in Eric and hence offered the full scholarship to become a member of the team.

Once he passes the SAT test, Eric will head to the university to begin training for the spring season. If you compare hockey to -the world of running, Eric is considered somewhere between the OHL and N.H.L.. He will therefore spend the next four years developing his skills and competing with some of the top runners on the continent with the dream of one day earning a spot on the Canadian Olympic Team. 

We all wish Eric the best of luck as he begins the most important race of his life.

 

 
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