“Projected Top 2012 Iowa High School Track & Field Athletes” Interview –
Mahnee Watts, junior, Bettendorf High School
1. When & how did you get started in track & field? When I was in third grade my grandpa signed me up for MVTC (Mississippi Valley Track Club) and I have been running track ever since.
2. Person/people most influential to your success in track & field? My Grandpa Jim Watts, my mom Kim Roberts, and my coach Mrs. Flynn.
3. Your favorite track & field event(s)? 400, 800, 4by4, 4by8, sprint med, and distance med.
4. Your track & field event coach(es)? Mrs. Flynn, Ms. Reece and Mr. Kinzer
5. Keys to your successful track & field training program? (response by Coach Flynn - “It is striking the right balance between speed work and a distance base needed for success at the 400/800. Mahnee thrives on 300s during track season.”)
6. Your favorite track & field meet? Jessie Day Relays
7. Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against? (did not respond)
8. Your greatest experience in track & field so far? Running at Nationals for AAU track , running at the Drake Relays, and at State. Also getting second at State in the 800.
9. Goals for the 2012 track & field season? Have a PR in 400 and the 800
10. Long-term goals in track & field? To break the school record for the 400 and the 800 and win State