Get To Know Me: Ashley Peterson

Ashley Peterson is today's Memphis cross country "Get To Know Me." A sophomore from Bartlett, Tenn., Peterson has raced in five events in her two seasons with the Tigers. Peterson ran her 6k-best time in the 2017 Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and this season, she posted her top 6k finish in the 2018 Rhodes College Invitational. Prior to joining the Memphis program, Peterson ran in three-straight Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Class AAA state championships races as a member of the Bartlett High School Panthers.

Let's learn more about Peterson off the course.

My favorite video game as a child was … Mario Bros
An "old school" song that is on my playlist is … "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
My favorite meal my mom cooks is … Biscuits and gravy!
Other sports I played growing up were … Soccer, basketball
The most famous person to tweet at me … Hunter Hayes
My favorite twitter account to follow is … @AlexiPappas
If I didn't run cross country, I would play … Basketball
The reality TV show I think I could win is … Big Brother
My favorite website is … Netflix.com
If I could have any superpower, it would be … The ability to be indestructible
One word that best describes me is … Chill
If I could invite any two people to dinner, they would be … Shalane Flanagan and Jennifer Anniston
My favorite TV show as a child was … Sesame Street
The most famous person I've ever met is … Hunter Hayes
When I'm not racing or practicing cross country, I like to … Sleep
My favorite toys as a child were … Build-a-Bears!
The three things I can't live without are … 1) friends; 2) food; 3) my dog!
My favorite historical figure is … George Washington
My favorite athlete is … Kara Goucher, American distance runner
My favorite sports team is … Memphis Tigers
My favorite color is … Blue
My favorite candy is … M&Ms
My favorite activity or hobby outside of my sport is … Kayaking

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