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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Take a lap: A challenge for Trotwood’s William Henry
The difference between running one lap or two around a 400-meter track doesn’t seem like much … unless you’re keeping track of time in fractions of seconds.
“It’s been a big thing ever since I’ve been in high school,” said Trotwood-Madison High School 400 sensation William Henry.
“I love both races.”
Henry has anchored the two fastest 1,600 relays ever run by Ohio prep boys teams the last two years. And he’ll take those fleet feet to Arizona State University this fall. He verbally committed to run for the Pac-10 Sun Devils this week.
A classic long strider, Henry has consistently clocked in the 48-49 second range throughout his career, and gets better as the season closes. His 400 PR is 47.21.
The few times he’s run the two-lapper have been impressive. This past summer he ran 1:53.53 for the Northwest Track Club despite never having trained for the distance. He’ll likely toggle between the distances at Tempe.
“They’d like me to contribute to the (1,600) relay and probably the 600 indoors.” he said.
He also possesses sprinter speed, having gone 21.70 in the 200 at the Tennessee Volunteer Classic last spring.
“I’m shooting for the low 46’s (in the 400),” Henry said of his senior season with the Rams.
“I’m a lot stronger and feeling more explosive.”
The 5-10, 153-pounder is carrying on a family running tradition. An uncle, Kevin White, was a standout hurdler at Dunbar.
Henry owns a 3.5 GPA and has scored a 23 on the ACT. He can sign a National Letter of Intent in February.
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