A Salute To Josh Phelps

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What are your personal records?
400: 48.95
200: 23.07
800: 2:05
Triple jump: 41'3"

How did you get started with track and field?
My older brother Jordan Phelps was such a role model for me when I started the sport, and I wanted to follow in his footsteps and become the best runner I could be.

What competition was your most memorable?
The 2017 open 400 conference final against Marcus Haskins. What a race!

Who were your favorites competitors?
Marcus Haskins, Josh Truen, Keylan Jackson, and Lewis Gibson.

What is your greatest achievement?
Making it to State in the 4x200, open 400, and 4x400 this year.

Would you go back and change anything from when you first started track?
I would convince all my baseball friends to not quit track for baseball.
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How have your coaches impacted your track and field career?
Coach Jason Peterson has been a father figure for me these past 4 year and saying goodbye will be tough, but he has been such a good sprinting coach for this program and I've learned so much from him. Not only just about track but about life too.

What are the most difficult obstacles you have faced as an athlete?
Injuries.

What will you miss most about track and field?
All the friends I've made, and Coach Peterson.

What would be your advice for newcomers in track?
For my fellow sprinters - workout in the offseason during winter, but also don't just run track because that's the worst thing you can do for your body. Play another sport like soccer or basketball. Enjoy high school sports!

What post-graduation plans do you have?
I will be attending Minnesota State University - Mankato, and will be majoring in Law Enforcement and minoring in Computer Engineering, hopefully to become an FBI agent. I will also be running on the Mavericks track and field team! I'm very excited for college next year and very excited for the opportunity to continue my running career at the next level.

Is there anyone you would like to say "Thank You" to?
My parents, my brother Jordan, and Coach Jason Peterson for pushing me to become the person and athlete I am today.

Anything I'd like to add?
"You'll never get better at anything you do until you give 110%" - Coach Jason Peterson

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