Leading up to the 2013 Mason track & field season, we will be giving fans an opportunity to get to know a student-athlete on the team.

This week we talked with junior thrower Jason Wellington. Last season Jason recorded personal bests in the javelin and hammer throw, finishing second at the CAA Championships in the javelin with a distance of 58.26m and sixth in the hammer throw, going 44.91m.

Be sure to check back next week as we meet another Mason T&F athlete.

Name: Jason Wellington 
Year in School: Senior
Events: Javelin and Hammer
Nicknames: Grandpa 

-What attracted you to Mason?
I had two brothers go to Mason so I knew a little about Mason. Also, I wanted to continue to do track and thought I would be able to do that. 

-When did you start participating in track and field?
I started throwing shot put and discus in high school and then switched to javelin and hammer in college.

-What is your favorite thing about T&F? 
I like that T&F is a team sport but my events are on me. If I don't perform it's all on me and no one else. 

-What track memory stands out the most for you? Winning second place at CAA Championship last season in the javelin but then missing IC4As by three inches. 

-What is your major, and what are your plans for after your graduate?
I am a photography and art education major. After I graduate I am planning on to get my masters in Art Education from Mason and then go on to teaching high school photography.  

On the Track:
-What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goals for this season are to improve on last year and make it to IC4A Championship and hopefully Regional Championship.  

-What does your typical off-season training consist of? 
My off-season training consist of running, yoga, and body weight exercises. 

-What is your favorite event to compete in and why? 
Javelin because there are always new challenges to overcome every time I throw. 

-What was your biggest accomplishment last season?
Getting new personal bests in almost every meet last season in either one or both of my events. 

-You recorded personal-bests in the javelin and hammer throw last season and finished second in the javelin at conference championships but missed qualifying for the IC4A Championships...how do you build on that success going into the 2013 season? 
By working harder in the weight room and at each practice to fix areas that need to be improved. I am also starting to use a new technique in the hammer throw that will help me move through the circle faster. For javelin, I am working on my core strength and refining my technique. 

Quick Facts
-What is the last song you played on your iPod?
"Who's feeling young" - Punch Brothers

-What is your favorite food? 
A steak with sweet potato fries.

-The best advice I ever received was...
Don't be stupid.

-Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you... 
I love to swing dance. 

-Two words to describe you...
Calm and consistent.