For those of you who didn’t get much done this summer, San Ramon Valley Track star Parker Deuel was named an All-American – for the sixth year in a row.

He earned that title at the U.S. Na- tional Junior Olympic Track Champion- ships in Sacramento.

Deuel set two Northern California records when he finished the Steeple- chase in 6:14.23 and crossed the finish line fourth in the 1,500-meter race with a time of 4:04.01.

He’ll begin his junior year at SRV this month.

SportStars: How did you get roped into running?

Parker Deuel: In first grade I ran the mile and got an award. A year later, my PE teacher encouraged me to pursue it.

SportStars: With all the events you compete in, how do you stay focused?

PD: Kevin McCarthy, my coach, calls me a big race guy. I usually do horrible in the qualifier, then do well in the final. I just get this nervousness right before each race and I’m ready.

SportStars: How does it feel to be called an All-American six years in a row?

PD: Most people don’t really know. It’s nice having that title but I don’t want to be an All-American; I want to be the national champion.

PARKER’S QUICK HITS:

HOW MANY MILES DO YOU RUN A

DAY: About 13 

TRACK OR CROSS-COUNTRY:

Track.

PAIRS OF RUNNING SHOES BURNED IN A YEAR: 8 or 9