On the Fast Track with Maddie Hoaglund

Maddie Hoaglund, a runner at Westminster School at Oak Mountain, is currently the top ranked freshman in the state.  Hoaglund currently sits at #4 in 1A/2A and #15 overall in the state. (as of 10/10/13)

Personal Bests

  • 1,600 Meter Run5:32.50
  • Two Mile Run12:25.57
  • 3,000 Meter Run11:48.08
  • 3,200 Meter Run12:00.72
  • 5,000 Meter Run19:16.90
  • 800 Meter Run2:32.42

Maddie Hoagland
Westminster School at Oak Mountain
Class of 2017

Favorite Class:
Probably Humanities 

Hobbies:
I enjoy singing, photography, soccer, and fishing

What has been your average weekly mileage this summer?
15 to 20 miles a week plus 6000 to 7000 yards of swimming per week.

Have you changed anything training wise between this year and last year?
Last year I was injured and unable to run most of the summer. Thankfully, this year I was healthy and able to run all summer.

Goals for this season?
To represent Christ and show His love through my actions.

What goes through your mind before the gun goes off?
I always think of what I will be able to eat after I am done.

Do you have any superstitions when it comes to competing?
I have to bring three jackets, knot my shoes one time for each mile, and always bring my cat pillow pet Mulan.

Competition Spikes: 
Nike Zoom rival D

Favorite Television Show:
Finding Bigfoot

What are 3 things in your track bag you can’t live without?
My Bible, sweatpants, and Mulan

What song do you always listen to before a race? 
Shine on us by Michael W. Smith

Do you have a hidden talent you would like to tell us all about?
I have a talent for creating dance moves for people who cannot dance (including myself). They include the T-Rex, the praying mantis, and the octopus.