Interview: Stowers set for World Youth Championships

scrunners:  What kind of information have you received about IAAF World Youth Championships since making the team?
stowers:  I have to go to Chicago to meet up with the team and compete in the USA Youth Championships.

scrunners: 
How often are you in communication with Team USA coaches?
stowers:  Once a week.

scrunners:  When do you leave for the Czech Republic and how long are you staying?
stowers:  I'm leaving July 7 from Chicago and coming back on July 16.

scrunners:  Are any of your family members making the trip?
stowers:  My dad was going with me but something came up.

scrunners:  Have you met or been in touch with your teammates?
stowers:  Yes, I know several people on the team, we compete aganist each other at track meets.

scrunners:  Have you heard anything about the meet atmosphere and/or competition.
stowers:  The weather is in the 80-90 degrees. It is a very nice stadium.

scrunners:  What are you looking to achieve at the meet and during the trip?
stowers:  I want to win or place in the top three. I also hope to meet a lot of new friends all over the world.
 
scrunners:  Have your coaches given an itinerary for the trip?  
stowers:  Yes, but my Coach KB Brown is in the hospital. We are praying everyday that he will get better.

scrunners:  After Nike Outdoor Nationals, how has your training been going and has any training changed this summer?
stowers:  I have been training two or three times a week and since my coach has been in the hospital, it has been different but I remember what he wanted me to do.

scrunners:  With a long outdoor season, have you continued to stay motivated and energized during this time?
stowers:  Yes, I have continued to stay motivated and more focused on my hurdles and I'm looking forward to going to the World Youth Championships and when I get back I will be going to California for the USATF National Championships.

scrunners:  Have you had any major challenges this summers? Please explain.
stowers:  Yes,  I was surprised what had happened to my coach but it has helped me to train harder and be more focus.

scrunners:  Do you know if me is alloted for sightseeing?
stowers:  Yes, the team is going sightseeing for two days. So that should be a exciting experience for me because I have never been to Czech Republic before, but my mom has been there several times and she enjoyed herself.