Athlete of the Week: Hope Erbach, Lebanon

Hope Erbach, Lebanon

Hope Erbach, Lebanon

Name: Hope Erbach

School: Lebanon

Sport: Track

Class: 2021

Age: 14

Claim to fame: I severed the tendon in my foot and missed the entire regular cross country season but came back for GWOC and qualified for regionals

Bet you didn’t know: I was an all-star cheerleader for five years

Toughest opponent/why: Faith Duncan because she is a very talented runner and she pushes me

Favorite book: The Maze Runner and the Lightning Thief

Favorite movie: The Never Ending Story and Pearl Harbor

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Favorite musical artist/song: Demi Lovato, Firework

Favorite pro athlete/why: Shalane Flanagan because she’s a super talented and super supportive of her competition

Favorite smell: My mom’s apple pie

Favorite home cooked meal: Lasagna soup

Game day rituals: Peanut butter sandwich, banana protein drink

Words you live by: Whenever you think you can’t or think you can, you are right

Biggest influence/why: My mom and dad because they are always there to support me and inspire me

I am most annoyed by: My siblings

You can’t live without: My family and friends

Most embarrassing moment: I can’t think of one

In 10 years, I’ll be: Out of college and working as a critical care nurse

Best thing about track: The feeling after you just ran your best

Worst thing about track: Feeling like you are going to pass out

Vegetable I just won’t eat: I’m not a fan of most vegetables

Favorite junk food: Strawberry shortcake

Favorite school subject: Physical Science

Last DVD or video game I bought: A Dog’s Purpose

Love to trade places for a day with: I’m pretty happy just being me

When I’m bored, I like to: Read, sing and sleep

Worst habit: Fidgeting

On your bedroom walls: Pictures of my friends and family

Talent I’d most like to have: Mind reading

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