As the 2013 Track and Field season gets underway, we will be highlighting some of the top athletes in each event.
Journal Questions:
Name: Ryan Green
High School: Mountain Pointe High School
Year of Graduation: 2013
Track and Field PR's:
Shot put: 50-5.5
Discus: 153.7
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 eight but I ran then when I got to high school and started throwing
What is a typical training week like for you?
A typical training week consist of lifting on Monday through Friday, then practice on Monday through Friday and on Tuesday and Thursday I throw twice a day.
What are your goals for the upcoming track season?
My goals this season are to break all the school records, place top 3 in shot and win discus. Also win a State Championship as a team.
How do you prepare yourself mentally for a race? Do you have any superstitions?
I prepare for my flight by listening to music and meditating. I vision what it is I need to do to win, followed by a prayer.
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?
My season started off beautifully! I reached my goals during the first meet and the only place to go is up from here.
What message would you tell younger runners who aspire to be at the top?
My message to young throwers is to be dedicated and results will never be medicated. Dream Big To Be Big and Strive To Be Legendary. Throwers Rule' Runners Droole
If you had to attribute your success to one thing, what would it be?
My success is mainly driven by my Drive and Ambition
Do you have role models or mentors in track and field?
My Role models are Reese Hoffa & Will Claye
How many events do you compete in and which event is your favorite?
I only do two events as of now - Shot Put & Discus. I'm better at discus but shot put is my passion.
What are 3 things we don't know about you?
1. I write Poetry
2. I Love to joke around and have a good time.
3. i'm good at tv broacasting and communications.
Quick 7:
Favorite Pre-race Meal?
My Favorite pre race meal has meal has to be a raison and cinnamon bagel with an egg, bacon, orange juice and Protein Bar.
Favorite TV show or movie?
Favorite Tv Show is the Fresh Prince Of Bel- Air
Celebrity Crush?
Megan Good
Perfect temperature to compete in?
65-70 sunny with no wind
Favorite song?
I believe I can fly by R. Kelly
Favorite quote/or saying?
"Success isnt bulit around Luck. Success is based upon execution and disipline. Luck is just a back up plan for a Lazy Performance"
~ Ryan Green