VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?
Dathan: I am passionate about my sport because every day, when I run, is a time to forget
about everything else going on in my life. I find it to be very relaxing.
VYPE: Which professional athlete do you look up to?
Dathan: Nick Symmonds. I look up to him because even though he is now retired he still shows
passion for the sport and encourages young people to join the sport of running.
VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you
take with you?
Dathan: I would choose to go on a cruise with my family. I would take them because of how
much time they have put into supporting me at my meets.
VYPE: What is the best advice that anyone has given you?
Dathan: The best advice anyone has given me is “Don’t die and you will be alright”.
VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you?
Dathan: There are two teammates that have impacted me. Bo Patten and Kash Rose. Their
support over the last season has been unmatched and helped ease the nerves at state.
VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.
Dathan: I would like to thank my mom Kari custar, my dad Jamie custar, my sister Brynn Custar,
friends Kash Rose and Bo Patten along with all of my coaches.
VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use daily?
Dathan: To be able to succeed in a race you have to give it your all even when you think you
can’t. This has taught me that if you work through the tough days good will come.
VYPE: What has been your favorite memory of playing?
Dathan: The trips we stayed the night for have definitely been my favorites. Being able to have
fun with your friends the night before helps to calm the nerves.
VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade?
Dathan: Mrs. Graff was my eight grade science teacher. She made sure every lesson she
taught was fun.