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KARSYN WHITEHEAD
SCOTTSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2017
Karsyn Whitehead has made a name for herself this season in 5A. The freshman is #3 in the freshman class and #2 in 5A overall. Karsyn was nice enough to be our first "Fast Track" of the season.
Favorite Class:
English (grammar) or French
Hobbies:
Obviously, I have a passion for running. I do read for fun, even though my friends look at me crazy when I say that. I also spend the majority of my time with my friends and close family.
What has been your average weekly mileage this summer?
It varies almost every week.
Have you changed anything training wise between this year and last year?
Well last year was my first full year, so I didn't really understand what I was doing. Coach Schmidt told me that I practiced slow but raced fast, so this year I've tried to change that by practicing to the best of my known ability. Also, I learned that the right shoes help - a lot.
Goals for this season?
Just keep pushing myself and the team, STAY HEALTHY, and as anyone else would say, pr!
What goes through your mind before the gun goes off?
I tell myself to take a deep breath and then think about the people that's watching and cheering us on. Also, I tell myself that the race will be over before I know it, and then I won't have to worry anymore!
Do you have any superstitions when it comes to competing?
I'm bad about tying and re-tying my spikes at least three times while I'm on the starting line. Although it's never happened - knock on wood - I'm always afraid of my shoes slipping off.
Competition Spikes:
Nike Jana Star XC
Favorite Television Show:
I keep up with a series called "American Horror Story." I also watch "Brain Games" and "How It's Made," or just about anything on Nat Geo, TLC, and Discovery.
What are 3 things in your track bag you can’t live without?
I'm one if those girls that freak out when they don't have their phone on their hip, I'm ashamed to say. As long as I have my phone, uniform, and spikes, I should be just fine!
What song do you always listen to before a race?
I have two actually. Ashley Lynch and I listen to "Remember the Name" on the way to meets. Also, Olivia Thompson and I listen to "40 Day Dream" together on the bus.
Do you have a hidden talent you would like to tell us all about?
I had to ask my dad for help with this answer to be honest. Many people don't know this, and they may think its weird, but I'm actually a pretty good boxer. I started out when I was little with my brother. When we'd argue, my dad would tell us to "go put the gloves on," and we'd fight until we couldn't anymore. After that my dad started to work with both of us. We did a lot of cardio like running and jump roping. I bet that's one thing to blame for my liking of cross country.
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