State Champion Spotlight: Ashley Anderson (MDI)


State Champion Spotlight: Ashley Anderson (MDI)


What were your preparations leading up to the state meet?

The week of states I made sure I was getting plenty of rest, hydrating, eating well and stretching. Before my races I listened to music to keep myself from overthinking. I also did speed drills before my events to keep my legs warm.

What was one thing that you focused on this winter that made a difference in your performance?

This indoor season my coach completely changed the setup of my blocks. After changing the blocks we worked almost everyday to perfect my form. Re-adjusting the blocks made a huge difference in my performance for the 55. I was probably one of the last person out of the blocks but the new setup made it so that I could maintain the form longer and get up to speed quicker.

You repeated as Class B 200m champion, what did it mean to your to repeat? What title was easier to win?

This years title was much easier to win because I had last year's win to motivate me. I've prepared all season for that race and went into thinking "there's no way I'm letting anyone beat me" Senior year is the year that everything is supposed to come together so it truly meant a lot to be able to earn that title twice.

Coming into the season what were your goals and did you achieve them?

My goal was to win the 200m again and I achieved that!

What have your coaches meant to your success?

I'm very fortunate to have had a great relationship with all four of the coaches. We've been able to joke about things but also be able to focus when it's time to put in the work. They've supported me on and off the track whether it be school or if I'm just having a bad day. To have that kind of relationship with my coaches have been a big part of my success and I can't thank them enough.



Anderson's 200m Progression


INDOOR Graph
201825.97
201726.54
201626.65
201527.58


2017-18 Performances


2018SEASONEVENTMEETDATEPLACEROUND
42.04Indoor300mNew England Indoor Championships16thFinals>
7.47Indoor55mClass B Indoor State Championship2ndFinals>
7.48Indoor55mClass B Indoor State Championship2ndPrelims>
26.28Indoor200mClass B Indoor State Championship1stFinals>
7.39Indoor55mPVC-EMITL Championship1stFinals>
7.53Indoor55mPVC-EMITL Championship1stPrelims>
25.97Indoor200mPVC-EMITL Championship1stFinals>
7.46Indoor55mPVC: BRW, BUC, CEN, GSA, MAT, MDI, OT, ORO1stFinals>
7.51Indoor55mPVC: BRW, BUC, CEN, GSA, MAT, MDI, OT, ORO1stPrelims>
26.21Indoor200mPVC: BRW, BUC, CEN, GSA, MAT, MDI, OT, ORO1stFinals>
7.47Indoor55mPVC: BUC, CEN, FOX, GSA, HAM, JB, MDI, ORO1stFinals>
7.55Indoor55mPVC: BUC, CEN, FOX, GSA, HAM, JB, MDI, ORO1stPrelims>
26.22Indoor200mPVC: BUC, CEN, FOX, GSA, HAM, JB, MDI, ORO1stFinals>
7.50Indoor55mPVC: BAN, BRW, GSA, MDI, OT1stFinals>
7.59Indoor55mPVC: BAN, BRW, GSA, MDI, OT1stPrelims>
26.45Indoor200mPVC: BAN, BRW, GSA, MDI, OT1stFinals>
7.66Indoor55mEMITL Relays1stFinals>
2017SEASONEVENTMEETDATEPLACEROUND
7.62Indoor55mPVC: BAN, BUC, ELL, GSA, MDI, MAT, ORO1stPrelims>
27.00Indoor200mPVC: BAN, BUC, ELL, GSA, MDI, MAT, ORO1stFinals>
7.64Indoor55mPVC:BAN, BUC, FOX, GSA, HER, MAT, MDI, OT1stFinals>
7.59Indoor55mPVC:BAN, BUC, FOX, GSA, HER, MAT, MDI, OT1stPrelims>
27.09Indoor200mPVC:BAN, BUC, FOX, GSA, HER, MAT, MDI, OT1stFinals>
1:06.33Indoor400mPVC:BAN, BUC, FOX, GSA, HER, MAT, MDI, OT1stFinals>