Hailing out of Illinois, former track star Alicia Harris will be one to watch at the 2008 Figure Championships in Las Vegas. Miss Harris finished fourth in the D Class at last weekend’s NPC Jr. Nationals and looked great. She has an adorable face, contagious smile and a physique to match it. Alicia was a competitor who improved from Friday night’s prejudging into Saturday’s event. She was 6th going into the second day of prejudging but jumped to second in her two piece.
When I spoke with Alicia on Sunday I asked her if she had played sports because she has a very sporty look to her. Great skin, pretty face and athletic body – the kind you would see in a Nike commercial. Turns out my assessment or assumption, which ever you prefer, was correct. She ran the 200 & 400 meters with times faster than many men. Smiley was even the Ohio Valley Athlete of the year for indoor track during her junior year.
Alicia with fellow competitor Gale Elle backstage in Chicago.
Alicia was kind enough to answer a few questions and share a bit more about herself:
Any nicknames?
Smiley, Sister (Brother calls me that), Renee, Penny (some I remind them of Janet Jackson-penny off of Good Times)
How did you get into competing in figure – what’s your background?
Jennifer Cowan, a Collegiate Track and Field teammate of mine is a figure/bodybuilding competitor and I felt that it was something that I could do well in. Also, working in fitness centers, I was surrounded by competitors.
Do you think you could beat me in the 200m?
I am pretty confident in my abilities, so yes, I think I could beat you (Isaac) in the 200 :)… Bring on the 400m that was my favorite!
What’s one thing people may not know about Alicia Harris but should?
I love football. If I was 100 pounds heavier maybe 7 inches taller and a MAN, I would be in the NFL!
What’s the secret to keeping your skin looking healthy while dieting?
I have always been blessed with good skin. I don’t really do anything special. I just wash make up off if I put it on.
Did your diet change from track and field to what you do as a figure competitor?
Diet from track and field was horrible! If I knew back then what I know now, I would have been in much better shape. During Track and Field it was the complete opposite of what I eat now, pasta and carbs for days!! In the past I wasn’t a big protein eater for some reason. I would shock my body with sugar though before my races, straight honey. 🙂
Favorite Supplement and why?
I don’t really take too many supplements to pick and choose favorites, but I do drink Ergo pharm’s Pineapple Mango Whey Protein drink, and I love it!
Thanks Alicia and good luck in Vegas!
Alicia on stage in Chicago.
