Eastlake\'s Pixler has her best feet forward John Kalin May 16, 2006

Troy Anderson, the distance-running coach at Eastlake High School in Sammamish, recalls the things he first noticed about Jessica Pixler: A fearless approach of trying to lead a race wire-to-wire. The ability to quickly bounce back from punishing workouts. And one of the oddest strides he has ever worked with. Legs out in front. Torso upright and slightly leaned back. Right foot churning forward with a slightly sideways hitch. From afar, it resembles a pony\'s prance.