Athlete of the Week: Alison Coleman, Waynesville

Name: Alison Coleman

School: Waynesville

Sport: Track

Class: 2016

Age: 17

Bet you didn’t know: I eat my cereal with no milk

Toughest opponent/why? Oakwood cross country and track because they train hard

Favorite book: Looking for Alaska

Favorite movie: A Walk to Remember

Favorite TV show: 24

Favorite musical artist: John Bellion

Favorite pro athlete/why? Cory Spencer because his talent inspires me

Favorite smell: Coffee

Favorite home-cooked meal: Hungarian Brassoi

Game-day rituals: I talk through my race with my dad

Words you live by: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

I am most annoyed by: People chewing with their mouth open

In 10 years, I’ll be: Teaching first or second grade

Best thing about track: The friendly people

Worst thing about track: Running very hard and fast

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Celery

Favorite junk food: Chocolate

Favorite school subject: Anatomy

Love to trade places for a day with: My dog

When I’m bored, I like to: Paint and color

Worst habit: Staying up too late

On your bedroom walls: Paintings and running bibs

Talent I’d most like to have: Singing

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