Maurelhena Walles
Running, United States

  • NAME:Maurelhena Walles

  • COUNTRY:United States
  • CITY, STATE:New York

  • NETWORK:Athletes/Active Lifestyle
  • CATEGORY:Running

About Me

I am a top ranked World, National and American Record Holder Masters Track and Field athlete who has been running since high school. I specialize in the 400 and 800 meters. I've recently placed 4th in the 800 and 5th in the 400 at the World Masters Athletics in Lahti, Finland in August. I have a passion for helping others which is why I love working and voluteering in the nonprofit sector.

Inspirations

My mother, despite the challenges she has faced in these past couple of years, keeps her spirits up!! I love my mommy -)

Biggest obstacle/challenge

Learning how to balance, work, family, friends and training In the past ten years. I have been given the role as caregiver for my family While it has its many challenges, I am thankful for the role track and field has played in keeping me sane, optimistic, disciplined and most of all, healthy

Superstitions

I always lay everything out the night before I race. I lay it out in the order I am going to put it on. I have had this superstition since high school.

Nobody knows...

that my friends, coaches and family believe in me more than I believe in myself. Everyday is a work in progress for me. Funny because I can teach and motivate others, but find it difficult to apply it to myself I always envision that day on the track, all nerves and negative thoughts aside, that I break through the barrier and accomplishment all that I ever dreamed

Biggest athletic accomplishment

World Masters Track and Field Finalist (Age Group 35-39) 4th in the 800 meters
American Record Holder, Women's 4x100 meters and 4x400 meters (Age Grpup 35-39)
World Masters Track and Field Gold Medalist, (Age Group 35-39), 4x100 and 4x400 meters
World Masters Track and Field Finalist (Age Group 35-39) 5th in the 400 meters
2004- Present: Top five world and national submaster and master ranking

Favorite thing about training

GOING HARD!!!! That feeling of YES I DID IT!!!

Least favorite thing about training

When my ears pop, I can barely open my eyes, lactic acid has taken over my legs and I feel like I want to get sick I usually look a hot mess!!!

I work out to...

Mary J. Blidge
Fabulous
Jay-Z

   

LOCATION

New York, United States

NETWORKS

Running, Athletes/Active Lifestyle

ABOUT ME

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