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CARLTON RASHAD ORANGE AGE: 16 SCHOOL: Memphis University School GPA: 3.0 WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO START RUNNING? My dad was a mid-distance runner in high school and college so I believe the track talent came to me naturally. Basketball is really my favorite sport but I seemed to excel in track so I’ve just kept running. I am currently training for Cross Country. After summer track, and the USA Youth World Game Trials my legs needed rest. I will run my first Cross Country meet on September 28, 2013. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN TRACK? Competing at USA World Youth Game Trials and breaking the MUS 800 meter record, which I currently hold. I accomplished a personal record of 1:51.56. It was an awesome experience. HOW HAS YOUR FAMILY BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE? My dad takes me everywhere and tries to expose me to different running techniques and strategies. My mom makes healthy meals and makes sure I have liquids after the races. My sister and my parents sit in the stands hot or cold, rain or shine to see me perform and that makes me feel good. FAVORITE QUOTE: “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying” – Michael Jordan WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO THE MOST? Dwayne Solomon and my dad. Dwayne Solomon has a running style similar to mine, so I watch him and sometimes model his techniques. My dad helps me a lot. He spends hours searching the Web and talking to people to find new exercises to help shave off seconds from my time and opportunities for me to be exposed. HOW DO YOU BALANCE SCHOOL WORK, AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND FUN? Time management in conjunction with priorities are the key things that MUS has taught me. Most of the time I will get my homework done in my free periods provided during school, but on the off-chance that I do not, I complete my homework right after I work out, then have fun later.
HEALTH+FITNESS | October 2013
HOW DOES DIET PLAY INTO YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE? Diet is very important. I only eat fish, chicken, and turkey and lots of vegetables. Peaches and bananas on occasion. I should interject more fruits. My splurge foods are pizza, Chick-Fil-A, brownies and Goldfish.
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HOW IMPORTANT ARE ACADEMICS IN YOUR LIFE? Academics are a very important aspect of my life. In order to succeed in life after sports, I need to keep my GPA up and learn, so I can attend a good college and have a blessed future after athletics. My goals after high school are to be an orthopedic surgeon if not a professional athlete. To do this I’m going to attend a university with a ROTC program and major in pre-med to further accomplish my personal desires. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH BY THE END OF HIGH SCHOOL? A 30 on the ACT and a full scholarship to a NCAA Division 1 college. Right now, I’m focusing on getting on the dean’s list while improving my speed and physical fitness. Next year I hope to compete in the USA World Junior Trials and have another shot at making Team USA. Interview and photo by Kristen Waddell.
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