University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

Southland Conference Women's XC Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12)
Southland Conference Second Team
Southland Conference All-Academic First Team
Southland Commissioner's Honor Roll

2014 (Junior): Castaneda started with a second place finish in the Alamo City Opener a the Live Oack City Park with a 15:02.39 time that helped the Cardinals win the meet. She barely missed a top ten finish in the OSU Cowboy Jamboree 5k and the UIW Invitational 6k by crossing the line 11th. In the Jamboree, Castaneda had a 19:18.18 time and the Invitational time was 23:48.0. In the SLC Championships, she closed her season in 17th place with a 21:47.3. Castaneda was named to the SLC Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2013 (Sophomore): Castaneda had two top ten finishes as a sophomore. She took first place at the Alamo City Opener 4K after running 14:41.61 and fourth place at the Texas Lutheran Invitational.  Her season was cut short with an injury, but was still able to break 19 minutes in the 5K at the Notre Dame Catholic Championships.  She was named to the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2012 (Freshman): In her first year as a Cardinal, Castaneda ran in five meets. She had a season best time of 23:42.0 at the UIW 6K and took 11th place. She was named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll and was awarded USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors.

High School: Castaneda was a three-time State qualifier in cross country at Laredo United South High School. She was named the school's Athlete of the Year in 2009 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was also on the track team.

Personal: Castaneda is the daughter of Jesse and Susie Castaneda and is studying government. She has six siblings; Elizabeth, Kali, Tori, J.D. Liv and Esai. Her full name is Christian Rain Castaneda and she was born on May 3, 1994.

Top Times:
4K - 14:41.61, Trinity, 8/31/13
5K - 18:32.16, Notre Dame, 9/19/14
3.25 Miles - 19:27.95, Texas Lutheran, 9/7/13
6K - 21:47.3, SLC Championships, 11/3/14