As the 2013 Track and Field season gets underway, we will be highlighting some of the top athletes in each event.
Journal Questions:
Name: Aeron Alexander Carr
High School: Red Mountain High School
Year of Graduation: 2013
Track and Field PR's:
LJ 24’ 1-1/2”, 100m 10.5
When did you first get involved with track and field? How long have you been running:
I wasn’t really into track until my junior year.
What is a typical training week like for you?
My training consists of acceleration drills and sleds & gym time at night.
What are your goals for the upcoming track season?
My long jump goal is 25’ and my 100m goal is 10.3.
How do you prepare yourself mentally for a race? Do you have any superstitions?
I’m not superstitious but I listen to music and visualize myself doing well.
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?
I will possibly be going to Arcadia and just plan to participate in the Invites.
What message would you tell younger runners who aspire to be at the top?
I would tell younger runners never let someone limit your success, potential has no limit.
If you had to attribute your success to one thing, what would it be?
Passion is the main attribute to my success.
Do you have role models or mentors in track and field?
My cousin Mookie Salaam currently runs track for Adidas and holds all kinds of records for Oklahoma
How many events do you compete in and which event is your favorite?
I currently only compete in the 100m and the long jump, I cut out the 200m. Long jump is definitely my favorite.
What are 3 things we don't know about you?
I was also a baseball standout until I gave it up for track, I love snowboarding and I’d love go to Australia to compete.
Quick 7:
Favorite Pre-race Meal?
Firehouse Subs
Favorite TV show or movie?
The Express
Favorite Meet?
Chandler Rotary
Celebrity Crush?
Hayden Panettiere
Perfect temperature to compete in?
80
Favorite song?
Cameras by Wiz Khalifa
Favorite quote/or saying?
“When you live for a strong purpose, hard work isn't an option it's a necessity"
~Aeron Carr