Name: Kelly Hart
School: Yorktown
Personal Bests
800m: 2:12.94
1000m: 2:56.23
Throughout her High School career,
Kelly qualified for the VA State meet in all three seasons( XC Indoors, Outdoors). Her top state finishes
came in both 2014 and 2015 when she placed 3rd at the VHSL Group 6A State meet
in the 1000 (running 2:56.23 and 2:58.16 respectively).
What was your most memorable race?
New balance outdoor nationals 2015 because it was the first time my 4x8 relay team made it, and I got to end my HS career with a PR in the 800
Where did you face your biggest competition?
New balance nationals, but also at the region and state meets because VA has so many talented runners
What was your greatest accomplishment?
Helping our 4x8 team make states and Nationals for the first time as well as breaking the school record
If you could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in high school?
If could do it all over again I would not have taken running for granted
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
The most difficult obstacle that I had to over come was anemia that was misdiagnosed for 2 years, and then continued to give me problems for the next two years.
What will you miss the most?
What I will miss the most is the incredible running community that is the Northern Region of VA. Also my mom's pre-race pancakes
What advice you would give to younger athletes?
Be patient when you are not running well. Stay focused, be positive, keep training hard and the good races will come.Also, if your legs are heavy and you can't breathe when you run go get your iron level checked.
What influence has your coach had with respect to your performance and overall life goals?
He has helped me through my anemia, planned all my training, and taught me to never put a ceiling on what I think I can accomplish.
What are your college plans?
I will be running for the university of Notre Dame!
Who would you like to say thank you to?
My mom, my dad, my brother, my sister, my dog, my doctors, my coaches, my teammates, Ed Lull and my competitors.
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
VA is the best running state!!
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