Ariana Marsland while only in the 7th grade competed
at the High School level. Everyone she competed with was several years older
than her but she stood her ground and made an impact to her team while earning
a spot as lead off leg on the varsity 4x100 relay. By being the youngest on the
team Ariana had to work harder and be more confident while on the track. She
is already running a solid 100m in a consistent 13.2s and knows that she will only
get faster over time.
Q: How old are you and
what school do you attend?
A: I am 12 years old
about to be 13 in October and I attend Nyack Middle School but run for Nyack
High School varsity team.
Q: How did you get the
nickname “Weezus”?
A: Well I have asthma
and after a long day of training I wheeze a little before I take my pump. So my
teammates started calling me Weezus.
Q: When did you first
start running track and field?
A: I started running
track when I was about 5 or 6 years old. My parents would take my brother and I
to compete at track meets in the New York area. My parents helped start up a
track club which I was a member of and this gave me the foundation to run,
teaching me the correct running techniques, form and to compete against some
top runners. So when I signed up for the High School team I had the base
already and the coaching staff took me under their wing and gave me tough
workouts to make me a stronger athlete. Though I still have another year left
before I even enter High School I will only get better and learn from my peers.
A: It feels awesome to
be competing on a high school level but also challenging at times. All my
teammates who are also my best friends are much older than me but they really
look out for me and they build my confidence. The key is finding ways to keep it fun
because that's what helped me stay relaxed.
Q: What’s your
favorite event?
A: My favorite event is
the 200m because I enjoy running the turn and excelling on the straightaway.
Q: How do you balance
school and track while keeping a 96 grade point average?
A: When ever I have the
time to study for tests I study. Like if I'm going to a track meet I will do
some work on the bus or at a track meet if I have time between races I would
put my headphones in and do my homework. I also try to get my work done as
early as possible so I won't be staying up all night.
Q: What’s your
favorite track and field athlete and why?
A: My favorite track
athlete is Lolo Jones, because she is just awesome and is a great athlete. She
pushes and excels through on what ever she does.
Q: Who inspires you?
A: The following
athletes inspire me: Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards, Lolo Jones, English
Gardener, Trayvon Bromell, and Kaylin Whitney. These athletes have goals and
they train very hard.
Q: What do you do when
you can relax at home?
I watch TV or do some type of arts and craft. I also like to
create music putting together beats and cool instruments to put together a
great sound.
Q: What do you want to
do when you get older?
A: When I get older I
want to be a Sports Doctor and go into sports medicine. I have even thought
about being a psychologist or an OB GYN.
Q: Do you play any
other sports?
A: I play soccer and
street basketball with my family and friends.
Q: Do you listen to
music before a race if so what’s on your playlist?
A: Yes before every race
I try to get into my zone by listening to music. I listen to a variety of
genres like rap, pop, blues, soul, classical, rock, reggae, and funk.
Q: What are your goals
for next season?
A: My goals for next
season are to drop all my times, work on my stride and get stronger. Like my
parents always tell me, “Hard work Pays Off”.
1 comments :
This is excellent, keep working hard! And yes hard work does pay off. Good luck on your upcoming year!
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