2012 NYSPHSAA Championships
Elma Meadows, Girls Class D Race
2012 McQuaid Invitational
What do you enjoy about your event?
I love the atmosphere of Cross Country. Everyone has amazing sportsmanship and everyone has a congrats to give out after a race.
What has been the highlight in your running/throwing/jumping career thus far?
The Highlight of my career so far has been making it to States
and making new friends! Breaking 21 minutes in a 5K was pretty awesome
too!
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you while competing?
At a meet, the officials gun wasn't working so he had to use 2
commands of a whistle. I was so used to the gun going off at the start
that i got confused about when to start. After the 2nd command, I
started running then stopped about 5 yards out and said "Wait... What?"
It made one of my teammates in front of me stop and turn around because
she was confused too and thought that we were going to start over! Haha.
We still won though :)
What thoughts run through your head while competing?
I get asked this all the time. I usually say that I have no
clue and that I just run. Now that I think about it for a long time, I
think about 5 main things : 1) Don't get lost and remember the course,
2) CATCH THAT GIRL!, 3) Do your best and don't give up., 4) How lucky I
am to be here and run., and 5) Run like this is your last race
What other sports do you enjoy?
Along with Cross Country, I enjoy Basketball and Track and Field
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is tomato soup with grilled cheese
What is one of your favorite movies?
You probably wouldn't expect this from a 13 year old but..."The Breakfast Club!" (I may be born in the 90's, but I am an 80's child)
What would be your ideal vacation?
Sitting on the beach in Jamaica and relaxing, or maybe
out and about, riding on rides in an amusement park. I'm open to all
possibilities.
Who is your role model and why?
One of my role models is my big sister. She is always there
to talk to and is probably one of the nicest people you could ever meet!
Usain Bolt is also one of them because he's AMAZING! " For me, I'm focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I'm working on it."
What do you do to relax?
I either run, sleep, eat, listen to music, and think about whats about to happen and ways to achieve my goals.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
I see myself with a good paying and enjoyable job and a family.