Welcome to Track Chats 2012! We start off with superstar sprinter Robin Reynolds from Miami Jackson HS in Florida. Robin has a 400m PR of 52.72 and a 23.60 clocking over 200m. She began the outdoor season at the Bob Hayes Invite with a 400 meter clocking of 53.28.
MileSplit - When & how did you get started in track & field
Robin - I started running track when I was 8 years old. My dad, Carl Cunningham use to coach Optimus football and I use to run with the boys when they were running for punishment. And his friend suggested I should run track, so my mom Robbie Cunningham took me to Moore Park and I began running for Miami Northwest Express Track Club and everything else is history.
MileSplit - Person/people most influential to your success in track & field
Robin - My mother, Robbie Cunningham & my Optimus track coach Jesse Holt
MileSplit - Your favorite track & field event(s)?
Robin - The 400m is my ultimate favorite
MileSplit - Your track & field event coach(es)?
Robin - Jesse Holt & Donell Jackson
MileSplit - Keys to your successful track & field training program?
Robin - Hard work and dedication, giving my all on every workout regardless of fatigue but most important staying motivated, having the ability to keep a positive attitude
MileSplit - Your favorite track & field meet?
Robin - Junior Olympics
MileSplit - Track & field athlete(s) you most enjoy competing against?
Robin - International athletes that I raced against in France and Singapore
MileSplit - Your greatest experience in track & field so far?
Robin - Going to Singapore and representing USA at the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG) where I won a gold medal in the 400m and Sprint Medley
MileSplit - Goals for the 2012 track & field season?
Robin - Running a 52, breaking the state record in the 400m and jumping 20ft in Long Jump
MileSplit - Long-term goals in track & field?
Robin - One day make it to the Olympics and win the goal medal in the 400m
Welcome to Track Chats 2012! We start off with superstar sprinter Robin Reynolds from Miami Jackson HS in Florida. Robin has a 400m PR of 52.72 and a 23.60 clocking over 200m. She began the outdoor season at the Bob Hayes Invite with a 400 meter clocking of 53.28.
