Lake City High School Athlete of the Month: Ashley Morgan Hardy

Ashley Morgan Hardy is a girl with goals. The straight-A senior has been an active member of the volleyball, track, golf, and the bass fishing team throughout high school. She is also vice president of the Associated Student Body and is the vice president of DECA for the state. She is also gearing up to compete in two National Physique Committee Bikini competitions.

Ashley is working on becoming a certified personal trainer and will become certified in February of 2016. After graduation, she plans on attending college and majoring in business so that she may open her own fitness club.

“I find personal training intriguing because it is a chance for me to do something I am passionate about while also helping the people around me succeed. Opening my own gym will only help further fulfill all my wants and needs for my future,” she said.

Physical activity for Ashley hasn’t been without its challenges. She has had exercise-induced asthma since childhood that has made participating in sports difficult. “Once I start wheezing, if I do not take a break, I start blacking out. I overcame this by pushing myself harder and doing cardio multiple times a day. Even though I still struggle, through my hard work and dedication I use my inhaler half of what I used to,” she said.

Sports has taught her how to work well within a team.

“A disagreement turns into compromise instead of a fight, and a weak point ends up turning into our strength. When you need someone, your team turns more into a family, and the court is your home.”

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