As the 2013 Track and Field season gets underway, we will be highlighting some of the top athletes in each event.
Journal Questions:
Name: Paul Lucas Jr.
High School: Mountain Pointe High School
Year of Graduation: 2015
Track and Field PR's:
100m: 10.64
200m: 21.4
400m: 48.3
When did you first get involved with track and field? How long have you been running:
I first got involved in track and field when i was seven years old when I joined DO RIGHT track club.
What is a typical training week like for you?
In a typical training week I go to Fast Athlete USA for speed training twice a week and high school track practice three days a week.
What are your goals for the upcoming track season?
This upcoming track season i would love to break twenty seconds in the 200m dash and go high 46 in the 400...... a state ring wouldnt be to bad either.
How do you prepare yourself mentally for a race? Do you have any superstitions?
Most athletes don't realize Im just as nervous as they are. I do a good job hiding it by warming up by myslef away from everybody and I pray asking God to help me perform to the best of my abilities and no matter what happens I'll give him all the glory.
What does your season look like and will you be competing in any out of state track meets during the season or post high school season?
So far my times are better then most people expect them to be but i always think i have room for improvement. I'm really looking forward to trying out for the US junior olympic team in a chance to compete against the world's best talent in Ukraine, Russia.
What message would you tell younger runners who aspire to be at the top?
The one message I would give to kids who aspire to be at the top would be..... you have to learn how to win and learn how to lose and learn something new in every race you run.
If you had to attribute your success to one thing, what would it be?
If I had to attribute my success to only one thing it would be my support system. I have had great people in my life of sports from pop warner, club track and now high school.
Do you have role models or mentors in track and field?
Coach James Hines has been a great mentor and since he knew how mcuh talent I had he made sure he worked me harder then any other kid who stepped on the track but at the same time let me know its anyone's race and I can be beat.
How many events do you compete in and which event is your favorite?
I compete in six events but my favorite out of all of them would have to be the 4x100 because it feels good sharing a win with the rest of my teammates.
What are 3 things we don't know about you?
I hate bowling with a passion
I'm addicted to funnys
I once broke a record in the hurdles so watch out Devon Allen.
Quick 7:
Favorite Pre-race Meal?
My favorite pre race meal is by far chicken alfredo.
Favorite TV show or movie?
Fresh Prince of Bel Air was and still is my favorite tv show.
Favorite Meet?
The Sun Angles Classic is my favorite meet, No track on earth feels better then ASU's
Celebrity Crush?
I still have a crush on Allison Felix..... were going to get married in Rio at the 2016 Olympics
Perfect temperature to compete in?
I like to compete when it's hot as possible. I'm used to the heat and everyone else complains about it so I think I have the advantage.
Favorite song?
It's Time by Imagine Dragons
Favorite quote/or saying?
My favorite quote is: "Hard work beats talent when talent dosen't work hard" ~ Kevin Durant
