Forrest will be one of the leaders for the Razorbacks this season (Arkansas sports photo)

1. You opened the cross country season last week at home during the Arkansas Duels with a winning time of 19:29 in the four-mile race. How did you feel for this early in the season and when will you compete next?

I feel very happy where I’m at right now. I will compete at Missouri this weekend.

2. After redshirting the entire 2007 track & field season due to a stress fracture in your foot, how does it feel to compete once again with the rest of your teammates? Will you use that extra season next year?

I’m happy to be involved with my team again. It’s not fun being injured, you don’t feel like you are really a part of things, and people are different. It is nice to be able to go running with the team. I will be using my two seasons.

3. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, how comfortable has the atmosphere at Arkansas been for you during your career so far?

In Melbourne when I was younger, I remember competing at Olympic Park in the city, and there would be 20,000 people who would come and watch. People are sports mad at home. I would say that our home indoor meets are comparable to the same sort of atmosphere.

4. As a national qualifier and four-time All-SEC in cross country, what are your goals and expectations for your senior season?

I want to do better than I did last year. Being healthy is the most important thing.

5. Now that you've had a race under your belt, what will your base training consist of over the next few weeks as you prepare for the bigger meets on the schedule?

We start our true workouts now in order to peak at the SEC and NCAA Championships.

6. Is there a distance that you favor?

I prefer the longer distances. I plan on running marathons someday.

7. Looking back at your collegiate career, what accomplishments stand out in your mind so far that you'll never forget?

Good and bad races stand out. The Tyson Indoor Invite in 2006 when I ran 13:47 and the New York indoor mile in 2006 when I ran 4:05 but nearly got pushed off the track. My first SEC cross country race freshman year as a Razorback where I came in second. I like the Chile Pepper 10k.

8. Arkansas is ranked as the top team in the South Central Region this week. As a team, what is the focus all the way to the national meet at Indiana State?

The focus for our team is to win.

9. Head coach John McDonnell seems to know a thing or two about coaching and national titles. How has he helped you in terms of reaching your goals and development as a runner?

Coach motivates me to do my best. He is always challenging me in my training, and that’s a good thing.

10. What's been the most challenging workout you've had to endure at Arkansas?

The mile down, or mile repeats.

11. How do you like to spend your free time when you're away from practice?

I love to spend time with my fiancé Londa. I like to travel. I enjoyed going home to see my family this summer. I like to watch movies, cook, and listen to music. I’m heavily involved in Chaser’s War.