As the 2013 Track and Field season gets underway, we will be highlighting some of the top athletes in each event.
Journal Questions:
Name: Ahsley Hatch
High School: Highland High School
Year of Graduation: 2013
Track and Field PR's:
400m: 57.89
100m hurdles: 15.17
300m hurdles: 43.76
When did you first get involved with track and field? How long have you been running:
I ran track my freshman year until I pulled my hamstring and then I ran my first full year of track my Junior year.
What is a typical training week like for you?
A typical training week for me consists of mid distance sprint work-outs, break downs, and hurdle drills.
What are your goals for the upcoming track season?
My goals for this upcoming season are to beat my own records in the 400m and 300m hurdles, break the school record in the 100m hurdles, and to also place in state in the 300m H and the 100m H.
How do you prepare yourself mentally for a race? Do you have any superstitions?
I prepare myself mentally for my races by listening to music and doing my routine stretches.
What message would you tell younger runners who aspire to be at the top?
I would tell young runners to always work hard, never give up, and work on the little things because they make a big difference.
If you had to attribute your success to one thing, what would it be?
I would attribute my success to the wonderful support I receive from my parents and excellent coaching I receive from my coaches everyday.
Do you have role models or mentors in track and field?
Lolo Jones is my all time role model for track.
How many events do you compete in and which event is your favorite?
I run the 400m relay, the 1600m relay, the 300m Hurdles, and the 100m Hurdles. I love them all so much for different reasons, but if I had to pick one I would say my favorite is the 100m Hurdles.
What are 3 things we don't know about you?
Three things you don't know about me is that my left leg is longer than my right leg, my family's nickname for me is "freak", and I love wake boarding and dirt bike riding on my free time.
Quick 7:
Favorite Pre-race Meal?
My favorite pre-race meal is a three way tie between oatmeal, spaghetti, and a turkey sandwich.
Favorite TV show or movie?
My all time favorite movie is "Nacho Libre."
Favorite Meet?
My favorite meet is the Sun Angel Invitational.
Celebrity Crush?
My celebrity crush is Chris Hemsworth.
Perfect temperature to compete in?
The perfect temperature to compete in for me is 75 degrees.
Favorite song?
I have so many favorite songs, but my favorite song right now would probably be "Demons" by Imagine Dragons.
Favorite quote/or saying?
My favorite quote would have to be, "When you want to give up just think of the people who would love to see you fail...don't give them that pleasure." (unknown)