Passion Project by London Simons https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo en-us 2023-12-11 00:47:02 UTC 2023-12-11 01:50:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Statement of Purpose simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820341621 I am passionate about the sport track & field. Running track is my happy place and it puts me at ease. When I'm hurdling all the noise disappears and I am truly at peace.

]]> 2023-12-11 00:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820341621 Why? simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820347142 Why are you passionate about this project?

I am passionate about this project because I love track & field. I love everything about the sport even when it gets hard.


Where did you first see/hear about this type of work?

I first heard about track & field when I was younger. My mom and uncle both ran track but I always hated the idea of running. I did competitive gymnastics from ages 2 - 12 but eventually quit. When I came to Maryvale in 9th grade I knew I wanted to do a sport so I thought I would just give track a chance and instantly fell in love with it.


What brings you joy/happiness about this project?

Something that gives me joy about this project is that I get to perfect my craft and it makes me feel like I'm good at something. Hurdling is a special part of track & field to me and I enjoy it so much.

]]> 2023-12-11 01:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820347142 Outdoor championships 2022-2023 simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820351111 2023-12-11 01:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820351111 Neil Leifer simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820354198 2023-12-11 01:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820354198 Masai Russell's track clinic simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820356912 2023-12-11 01:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820356912 David Oliver at the Masai Russell track clinic simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820364231 David Oliver is an Olympic hurdler who is now a track & field coach at Howard University.

]]> 2023-12-11 01:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820364231 Adidas Outdoor Nationals 2023 simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820366491 2023-12-11 01:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820366491 Habit of mind simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820370530 I will focus on the "observe" Habit of Mind by listening to my coaches and applying those critiques to my training so I can get better. When competing it is easy to mess up by not fixing the little things in practice, so I always obtain as much information as I can so I can perform well at meets.

]]> 2023-12-11 01:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820370530 Artist Inspiration: Sydney McLaughlin simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820382915 "My faith was being tested all week. From bad practices to 3 false start delays, to a meet delay, I just kept hearing God say, "Just focus on me."

I first heard about Sydney McLaughlin when I first started hurdling. She is an Olympic and World Champion in the 400m hurdles and is someone I look up to. For me, her work is so important because one day I want to be as good as her and would love to compete on that level.

]]> 2023-12-11 01:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820382915 Sydney Mclaughlin with her 2020 Tokoyo Olympic Championship medal simonslo https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820392514 2023-12-11 01:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/simonslo/gl8awlkqfl4y5njo/wish/2820392514