How would you rate
the season so far?
I feel like I had an pretty good season so far. I dropped
my open 400 time quite a lot. My hurdles were slacking a little bit but
mentally I understand the race better and I know what i need to do to run
faster which makes me an overall better runner.
How did you get
involved in the sport?
During the end of my 9th grade year, all of my friends
(Zane, Trent, Jaden etc.) We all were running track and they convinced me to run
my 10th grade year.
What do you hope to
achieve this weekend? Please describe/explain.
I hope to break the state record in the 400H and run a 46
split in the 4x4. I would also like to go 14.5 in the 110H.
What is your
training like this week?
Practice this week was overall pretty light. My coaches
don't want me to strain myself too much so I can be ready for State this
weekend.
What part of the
race do you feel is your strongest and most challenging? Please
explain.
I come out a little slower than most people during my
races. I try to have a good second half of my race. That being said, with the
hurdles, I struggle a lot with the second curve and the last 100 because with
my usual race plan, my steps are off with the hurdle and I either chop me feet
or go over relatively slow.
What do you hope to
do after the regular season?
I have been running nonstop for 3 years now. I want to
take a tiny week or two break after AAU state.
What keeps you
motivated?
My family, college, coaches and competing. College is
expensive these days, so running can get me into college and save my Ma a lot
of money. My coaches have a lot of faith in me and I have all my faith and
trust into them, I would hate to disappoint them. I have always loved
competition so naturally, I want to get better and better to race against
better and better people.
What will you remember
about being on the Byrnes team this season?
I'd have to say the family aspect of the team. Our team
has been through a lot in the past few years but we have always remained a
solid family first team kinda team.
Do you play other
sports? Please explain.
I do not play any other sports. I used to when I was
younger but I decided to stop playing when I got to high school.
How would you rate
your qualifier performance?
On a scale of 1 through 10, I would say an 8. I was trying
to PR but my last two hurdles were a mess.
How do you look at
having the top 400m hurdles time in the state?
I see it as a luxury. When people open Milesplit and go to
the rankings, my name pops up. Since the 10th grade when I started, seeing your
name on the rankings was one of my dreams. I still like to open Milesplit and
just look at my name.
