Beacon pick of the pride
Ariel Tweto
Liana Boghosian
Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Sports
Born in Unalakleet, a small village in Northern Alaska, Ariel Tweto was one of seven in her graduating class.
Every one of her six classmates was her first or second cousin.
Tweto describes Alaska as a place very different from one a Bostonian would be familiar with. Each village in the area is at least a half-hour away from each other.
With only dirt roads, four-wheelers and dirt bikes are a routine form of traveling. To cross rivers, snow machines are used in the winter, and boats in the summer.
Tweto has adjusted to the New England city life quite well. She keeps herself busy by meeting new people, lifting weights and running around Boston. It is not unusual for Tweto to set out on a run and not return for at least two hours. She runs to prepare for meets, which usually occur on Saturdays, and also runs to "space out" and keep her mind off of her busy schedule.
Tweto is a runner to look out for. She has a petite figure, a bubbly personality, and determination. With those traits, it's little surprise that this freshman, who has been running regularly with her mom since she was in the fifth grade, is making a mark at Emerson.
As a first-year member of the women's cross-country team, Tweto has placed seventh in her last two meets. During her last meet at Roger Williams University on Oct. 7, she finished the 5K race, in which a total of 150 runners from 15-20 other college and universities attended, in 20 minutes and 7 seconds.
The superstitious athlete doesn't look behind while racing.
"When I hear the girls breathing loud in back of me is when I know I need to run harder," Tweto said.
She plans to work on a different aspect of running to be victorious.
"I need to strengthen my legs," she said. "Then maybe I can win."
Coach John Furey advises her to "go out with the leaders." Tweto tries to stay at constant sprinting speed throughout the race and keep pace with the top three girls.
Tweto has enjoyed her first year running at Emerson and credits her coach and teammates for helping her be successful.
Every one of her six classmates was her first or second cousin.
Tweto describes Alaska as a place very different from one a Bostonian would be familiar with. Each village in the area is at least a half-hour away from each other.
With only dirt roads, four-wheelers and dirt bikes are a routine form of traveling. To cross rivers, snow machines are used in the winter, and boats in the summer.
Tweto has adjusted to the New England city life quite well. She keeps herself busy by meeting new people, lifting weights and running around Boston. It is not unusual for Tweto to set out on a run and not return for at least two hours. She runs to prepare for meets, which usually occur on Saturdays, and also runs to "space out" and keep her mind off of her busy schedule.
Tweto is a runner to look out for. She has a petite figure, a bubbly personality, and determination. With those traits, it's little surprise that this freshman, who has been running regularly with her mom since she was in the fifth grade, is making a mark at Emerson.
As a first-year member of the women's cross-country team, Tweto has placed seventh in her last two meets. During her last meet at Roger Williams University on Oct. 7, she finished the 5K race, in which a total of 150 runners from 15-20 other college and universities attended, in 20 minutes and 7 seconds.
The superstitious athlete doesn't look behind while racing.
"When I hear the girls breathing loud in back of me is when I know I need to run harder," Tweto said.
She plans to work on a different aspect of running to be victorious.
"I need to strengthen my legs," she said. "Then maybe I can win."
Coach John Furey advises her to "go out with the leaders." Tweto tries to stay at constant sprinting speed throughout the race and keep pace with the top three girls.
Tweto has enjoyed her first year running at Emerson and credits her coach and teammates for helping her be successful.
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Ken
posted 7/08/08 @ 9:23 PM EST
Watching her RIGHT now on ABC's WIPEOUT... what a cutie!!!
william
posted 7/08/08 @ 10:20 PM EST
She is really cute. Just watched her on the TV show wipeout. She does have determination, thats for sure!!!! And also has a great personality. And did i say she is really cute! I'd date her. (Continued…)
Chris
posted 7/09/08 @ 2:25 PM EST
and she was named after a japanese cartoon character.....
the irony is, the cartoon is called "wipeout"....hummmm
jim van meel
posted 7/09/08 @ 5:57 PM EST
Ariel,
I hope you're able to read these emails about you. You are a definite success already. I wish you the best in your future.
Jim
PS
You would make a great native Katie Couric!
Ariel Tweto
posted 7/09/08 @ 7:00 PM EST
Wipeout on ABC
Jeff Welsh
posted 7/09/08 @ 7:09 PM EST
Ariel is a breath of fresh air! Her determination alone almost won it all on Wipeout. I was very impressed by her attitude and personality. Ariel, I wish you all the luck!
Galley
posted 7/20/08 @ 7:09 PM EST
Mark me down as another Ariel Tweto fan!
Kade Paul
posted 7/22/08 @ 7:27 AM EST
Just watched her on wipeout! - Did I hear her correctly......... - Said she's never been Kissed?? A good looking girl like that? That's so hard to believe! I'll put my hand up to be the first :) My tongue is salavating at the very thought! :)
roberto
posted 9/13/08 @ 12:28 AM EST
she is hot!!!!!!
Me
posted 9/29/08 @ 2:06 PM EST
I am Ariel Tweto's no. 1 fan, seriously!
I've got an Ariel Tweto desktop photo, and Ariel Tweto comforter which has her picture on it and it says Wipeout on it, an Ariel Tweto bobble head (stole it from one of my friends). (Continued…)
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