Athlete Interview
Noah Larrison, junior, Waukee HS
PR’s: 110HH – 15:03, 400 LH – 54.99
1. When & how did you get started in track & field?
When I was eight years old, I had a friend who ran for a summer track club; and I thought it'd be really fun to join. I've been hooked ever since.
2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field?
My Parents, Coaches (past and present), and Teammates.
3. Your favorite track & field event(s)?
I am personally a huge fan of the 400 hurdles, although I completely despised them when I first ran them. Now they've sort of grown on me, and I really love the challenge of them.
4. Your track & field event coach(es)?
Mark Stallman coaches me in the hurdles. Josh Maxwell and Jeff Grassmeyer train me in middle distance.
5. Keys to your successful track & field training program?
Train hard, perfect my technique, and pray I don't trip over a hurdle.
6. Your favorite track & field meet(s)?
I love the Drake relays, but I really liked last years Conference meet because tornado warning delays caused us to run past midnight - it was a nice change.
7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against?
I really liked competing against Nate Lucs and Beau Easley, but they graduated. I mostly enjoy competing against my teammates. As far as runners from other teams, I'd say Sydney Davis from Roosevelt.
8. Most memorable experience in track & field so far?
Last years Conference meet, because I PR'd in all of my events.
9. Greatest accomplishment(s) in track & field so far?
Running the 400 lows at the State meet as a sophomore and medaling in the top 6.
10. Goals for the 2013 track & field season?
I would like to make it to Drake and State in all of my events and finish in the top 3.
11. If a senior, college/university you will attend, or schools you are considering?
Since I'm only a Junior I don't have a college in mind, but going to the University of Iowa would be pretty awesome.
12. Long-term goals in track & field?
Run in college, and have fun with it the whole time.
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See Noah’s IOWATFXC.COM webpage at https://ia.milesplit.com/athletes/1680098-noah-larrison .