Tribute To Seniors, Joshun Noel, Clinton

Athlete

 Joshun Noel

What is your GPA and ACT score?

 3.00 and 21

Describe why you choose the college you are going to attend and what you liked about the college.

I went to visit the school and i got a good feeling from it all. I loved the locker room and all the equipment that they have. I plan to attend Meridian Community College.

What do you plan on majoring in at college?

 I plan on majoring in kinesiology

Is there any other athlete that might have helped influenced you choosing that college?

Yes one of my teammates told me about the school

Name a lesson that running and training as a runner has taught you.

 Always and forever remain humble 

Do you plan to continue competing in college?

 Yes I do 

Did you sign to run track in college? If so was it a full or partial scholarship?

 No I am walking in

What are you most looking forward to about your future career as an athlete at College?

 I can't wait to get better and better 

What is your favorite workout your Coach has you do?

 1600 1200 800 400

What is your least favorite workout?

 Hills

What events do you think they'll have you run in track as a freshman?

 The 800 and maybe 1000

What motivates you to run?

 My family motivates me a lot but it's just my drive to be successful 

What do you think about when you're running?

  I try to keep a blank mind

Do you have any superstitions on race day or perhaps an odd pre-race routine?

 I try to get as hype as I can to boost my adrenaline 

Do you take ice baths?  If yes, what do you think about during an ice bath?

 Yes, I think about how much time I have left while I'm in there

Do you have a rival runner? 

 Yes I believe everyone has had one at one point 

What do you do to recover after a race?

 Cool down and drink fluids and eat something to regain energy

How do you intend to balance academics and athletics in college?

 I plan to do it the same way as I did in highschool Academics come first 

What is the strangest thing you've seen during a race?

 I saw some kids fighting mid race during xc before 

Who is your biggest fan?

 My parents are 

What advice would you like to share with younger runners just starting out their high school careers?

 Stick with it and make sure you never give up in 9th grade my pr was a 6:06 for 1600and 2:46 for 800 and I didn't make the team in 10th grade but I worked and worked and now I have a pr of 2:01 and 4:39.

Is there anything else you want to share with the MileSplit Community?

Thank you all for always having results up and all the interviews and races and just everything you've done over the years it's well appreciated