We’re looking forward to introducing you to Harlow Haynes . Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Harlow , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is a normal day like for you right now?
On a typical day, I wake up and eat breakfast by 7:00 a.m. Around 7:15–7:30, I start my online school day with my mom. We work through my lessons and live classes from about 7:30 until 11:00, and I usually have a snack or lunch during that time. By noon, I’m on my way to gymnastics practice, where I train until 4:30. We spend lots of time conditioning and working all four events. After practice, I eat dinner, spend time with friends or my cousins, and read before bed. I’m usually asleep by around 8:30 or 9:00.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Harlow Haynes, and I am 8 years old. I am currently a Level 6 gymnast training Level 7 at Texas Dreams Gymnastics. I am very dedicated to gymnastics and always work hard to improve my skills and push past my limits. Right now, I train about 25 hours each week, and I love every minute of it.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I’ve been lucky to have many coaches who believed in me even before I was old enough to join a gymnastics team. My mom also noticed my natural talent at a young age, which helped us find the right gym and the right coaches early on so I could grow and succeed in the sport I love.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
One of the hardest parts of gymnastics is making a mistake during a meet. As great as it feels to be close to perfect, failure is what truly teaches you how to become a champion. It shows you how to recover when you’re disappointed and how to manage your emotions so you can move on to the next skill or event. You can’t grow without failing first — learning from mistakes is what makes you stronger.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Outside of the gym, people sometimes see me as shy or quiet, and a few teachers have even said that I “lack confidence.” But in the gym, it’s completely different — that’s my world. There, I feel outgoing, strong, and fully confident. When I’m training or competing, I’m truly in my element.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
Sometimes people think gymnastics comes easily to me, but that’s not true. I work very hard for every skill I have. I’m grateful to have amazing coaches who never settle for “just okay.” They hold me to high standards and always push me to be my very best.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.texasdreamsgym.com
- Instagram: the_peachy_gymnast
Image Credits
Clay Morgan Productions
Champion Image
