NAAC Juniors

ATHLETE PROFILES

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Fave food?? Fave tv programmee?? Other hobbbies??

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Memorable Experience at Club?? Future goals??

Fave subject at School?? Running buddies??

Dislikes?? Likes?? School you go to??

Weaknesses?? Strengths?? AND MANY MORE!!

ATHLETE PROFILES

Each month an athlete will submit any photo of themselves and an answer a number of questions related to their athletics, training and athletics in general. As well as a number of mixed questions and random questions. Simply scroll down to view each athlete profile. Give you name to Imran Ali the web administrator and you're details will be posted asap!

A free box of Celebrations for every member that posts their Athlete Profile to celebrate!! To get the ball rolling...who wants to go 1st!!??

Liam Dale (14)

ATHLETE Name                         Liam Dale
Age                             14
School                       Greenwood Academy
Year                            3rd Year
Events                        800m and 1500m
PBs                             2.22 (800m) not got one for 1500m yet

Days You Train Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sundays

How Long have you been doing Athletics?
A year in june
What do you like most about athletics?
I just like to run and compete
What do you most like about NAAC?
I like training with the people at club and having fun
Who is your coach or coaches?
Imran Ali and Lee Wilson
Do you like sprints, endurance, core or circuits? In regards to training
Endurance
Running buddies?
Gordon, Iain and Fraser and everyone in development squad
What’s your favourite food?
Pizza and crisps
Favourite TV programme?
Family Guy
Do you have any other hobbies?
I am in the Air Training Corps
What would you say are your strengths?
Endurance running
What are your weaknesses?
Sprinting
Do you have any goals or targets set for summer?
To beat my PB and get alot faster and stronger
What do you want to aspire to when you are older?
RAF PILOT
Do you have a crush on anyone at the club? Yes or No (honest) answer
No (Sure you don’t... All those fit athletic girls!)
Describe an embarrassing moment you have had in your life?
Fell in a river with my pal and my phone got all wet and ruined
Are you single?
Yes
Did you enjoy participating in this questionnaire?
Oh aye it was the best experience of my life
Any last comments? Aye, where’s ma box of Celebrations?

LEE WILSON (18)

ATHLETE Name                         Lee Wilson
Age                            18
School                       School Of Sport, Glasgow
Year                           7th Year
Events                       800m and 1500m
PBs                            1.56 (800m) 4.01 (1500m)

Days You Train Every day with a Day off every 2 weeks roughly

Lee was also selected to perform at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Delhi, India. This was aired live to over 3 Billion people around the world! This was a great experience for Lee.

How Long have you been doing Athletics?
I started when I was 9 but gave up within one year, I started back when I was 13 but didn’t train seriously until I joined Glasgow School of Sport
What do you like most about athletics?
The feeling you get when you know that no-one can beat you (rare feeling haha)
What do you most like about NAAC?
It has a good friendly feeling to it
Who is your coach or coaches?
Norman Hay
Do you like sprints, endurance, core or circuits? In regards to training
I like to do sprints because as a middle distance athlete you don’t get to do much of it
Running buddies?
Currently: Ben “Prefontaine” Stafford
What’s your favourite food?
Lasagne
Favourite TV programme?
Inbetweeners
Do you have any other hobbies?
I am a member of the Air Training Corps, I swim from time to time aswell
What would you say are your strengths?
Determination and dedication
What are your weaknesses?
At the moment lack of speed
Do you have any goals or targets set for summer?
Yup but I will keep them to myself incase my rivals are on this website lol
What do you want to aspire to when you are older?
Physical Training Instructor in the RAF
Do you have a crush on anyone at the club? Yes or No (honest) answer
Nah the girls are all like 12 haha sorry girls ( and liam ) [ ... Last time I checked Paige is 17 mate ;-) - Editors Notes cough Imran cough ]
Describe an embarrassing moment you have had in your life?
Stepping on dog crap when trying to act cool in front of a girl
Are you single?
Yup
Did you enjoy participating in this questionnaire?
Possibly the highlight of my life - phenominal
Any last comments? Search “lees daily challenge” on youtube and beat my challenge

Connie Frearson (16)

ATHLETE Name                         Connie Frearson
Age                            15/16 in April :'(
School                       St Mathews
Year                           4th Year
Events                        60m, 100m, 200m & Long Jump
PBs                            8.24 (60m), 13.08 (100m), 27.31 (200m) (or 26.9 but I think that was a typo :L :( )

Days You Train Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sundays

How Long have you been doing Athletics?
2 years in September
What do you like most about athletics?
Have something to aim for and the buzz of competing
What do you most like about NAAC?
The crazy people, the HARDCORE circuits (not), the friendly atmosphere
Who is your coach or coaches?
Imran Ali & Steven Jackson
Do you like sprints, endurance, core or circuits? In regards to training
Sprints, Core and the occasional Speed Endurance
Running buddies?
Alana, Sean, Iona, everyone in the sprints squad and at the club :-)
What’s your favourite food?
Plain tortia wraps, crisps chocolates..chicken barbecue pizzas
Favourite TV programme?
Friends and IT crowd
Do you have any other hobbies?
Play Guitar, I used to have loads but not anymore
What would you say are your strengths?
Speed, ability to work well in a team e.g. relays. Quite encouraging and motivating
What are your weaknesses?
Tendency to feel sick :L
Do you have any goals or targets set for summer?
To win a medal in a Scottish competition, to break 13secs for a 100m and to break 27 seconds for a 200m
What do you want to aspire to when you are older?
Physiotherapist or something PE biology related
Do you have a crush on anyone at the club? Yes or No (honest) answer
Even if I did why would I make it public ? lol
Describe an embarrassing moment you have had in your life?
Aww theres toooo many! emmm .. can I add it in at a later date if I remember one ? :L ........(You sure can!)
Are you single?
Yes
Did you enjoy participating in this questionnaire?
Was rather banterfull ;-)

Any last comments? Same as Liam where are they?

Paige Douglas (17)

ATHLETE Name                         Paige Douglas
Age                            17
School                       Ayr College
Year                           1st year
Events                        800m but now 3k, 5k & Cross Country
PBs                            1st year doing the 5k and 3k runs

Days You Train Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sundays, Occasionally Fridays

How Long have you been doing Athletics?
Nearly 9 years
What do you like most about athletics?
Keep fit and it’s good fun
What do you most like about NAAC?
Good laughs & fun training sessions
Who is your coach or coaches?
I am in the development squad so Imran Ali and Steven Jackson at the moment
Do you like sprints, endurance, core or circuits? In regards to training
Endurance and Core....I LOVE SIT UPS!!!
Running buddies?
Everyone
What’s your favourite food?
Cheese
Favourite TV programme?
Jeremy Kyle
Do you have any other hobbies?
Meeting friends, shopping and partying
What would you say are your strengths?
Talking and Dancing
What are your weaknesses?
Presentations in front of a group
Do you have any goals or targets set for summer?
To lose weight
What do you want to aspire to when you are older?
Emmm...not sure a mother
Do you have a crush on anyone at the club? Yes or No (honest) answer
Nope! .....[ Man there’s like no love at the club :-( ]
Describe an embarrassing moment you have had in your life?
Hahahahahahahahah NO!!
Are you single?
Nope :-)
Did you enjoy participating in this questionnaire?
Yeah pure loved it [not sure if that was sarcastic or not lol]
Any last comments? Where the hell is our crop tops?!

If you could coach the coaches, what would you make them do?

Halle Stewart (13)

ATHLETE Name                         Halle ‘Berry’ Stewart
Age                            13
School                       Ardrossan Academy
Year                           S2
Events                       800m , 1500m, Long Jump and Cross Country
PBs                            2.59 (800m), 6.23 (1500m), 3.50m (Long Jump)

Days You Train Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sundays

How Long have you been doing Athletics?
3 years in September
What do you like most about athletics?
Competing and keeping fit
What do you most like about NAAC?
Everything :-D
Who is your coach or coaches?
Imran Ali and Lee Wilson
Do you like sprints, endurance, core or circuits? In regards to training
Endurance & Core
Running buddies?
Graham , chessy feet and everyone :-D
What’s your favourite food?
Pasta
Favourite TV programme?
Friends
Do you have any other hobbies?
Swimming (Did compete but gave it up) ...cos NAAC is just waaayyy better :P
What would you say are your strengths?
Teamwork
What are your weaknesses?
Sprints
Do you have any goals or targets set for summer?
Yes 3 or 4
What do you want to aspire to when you are older?
Not sure least likely to be with Sport :-/
Do you have a crush on anyone at the club? Yes or No (honest) answer
No
Describe an embarrassing moment you have had in your life?
I was walking home one time from school and it was really windy and I got blown into the mud in p6 at stanley.
Are you single?
No (L)
Did you enjoy participating in this questionnaire?
Nope :-L ko
Any last comments?
LANZAROTE!! :-D
What do you think of the running vests?
Bright and noticeable
If you could coach the coaches, what would you make them do? Make them do a 3k circuits 500s and looong session of core :L

Alana Crawford (15)

ATHLETE Name                         Alana Crawford
Age                             15
School                       Greenwood,
Year                            3rd Year
Events                        60m, 100m, 200m & Long Jump
PBs                             8.29 (60m), 13.13 (100m), 27.14 (200m), 4.62m (Long Jump)

Days You Train Mon, Tues, Thurs & some Sat & Sundays

How Long have you been doing Athletics?
3 years in January :-O
What do you like most about athletics?
The buzz!
What do you most like about NAAC?
Pushing myself and getting quicker (oh and annoying kyle!)
Who is your coach or coaches?
Imran Ali and Stevoooo (big lanky glaekit)
Do you like sprints, endurance, core or circuits? In regards to training
Speed work, Plyometrics and Explosiveness!!
Running buddies?
Everyone.. But love my sprint crew (Connie, Sean, Iona, Kyle..)
What’s your favourite food?
Chinese! tis awesome
Favourite TV programme?
Glee obv :-D
Do you have any other hobbies?
Drama, Music, Art and laughing
What would you say are your strengths?
Dedication and a hard worker
What are your weaknesses?
Getting worked up when I get things wrong
Do you have any goals or targets set for summer?
To be a tank (Beat Connie lol!) :-L
What do you want to aspire to when you are older?
Actress (preferably female)
Do you have a crush on anyone at the club? Yes or No (honest) answer
Nope too busy loving the twilight guys lol :-)
Describe an embarrassing moment you have had in your life?
Ran into a window on holiday! also put handbreak off in car and nearly drove into a trolley park! :O
Are you single?
Yup
Did you enjoy participating in this questionnaire?
Yes I’m a changed woman! :-)
Any last comments? Imran I’ll kill you if you put me a bad picture! Lol :-L

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