XC Watchlist: Lily Koffman - Orono HS

XC Watchlist: Lily Koffman - Orono HS

Athlete Name: Lily Koffman

School: Orono HS

Year of Graduation: 2017

2013 State Meet Finish: 3rd in Class C  21:54.57

 

Tell us how your summer training is going?

My summer training is going well. I have been focusing on easy mileage to add to my training for nordic skiing, which includes rollerskiing and strength.



What are your goals for the upcoming season?

My team goal is to continue to pack run and challenge for another state championship, my individual goal is to go to New England's and run sub-19:00.



How long have you been running and how did you get started?

I began running with summer track when I was eight, but I didn't do cross country until fall of my sophomore year after I switched over from soccer.


Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?

Hopefully New England's!


What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

I love our home course because it is familiar and challenging, and we always get to run against great competition when we hold races there.


What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

Ellsworth. The Ellsworth Invitational is always our first meet of the season and it's a great way to remember what it feels like to hurt.
 
 

What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?

We always try to run well at our home meet because its a great chance to compete against some of the best teams in the state, including MDI.
 


What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?

My favorite race is Eastern Maine's two years ago at Belfast. The Class C girls had the last race out of six and the course was ridiculously muddy. I think Carsyn Koch was quoted as saying it was "like running in peanut butter." My favorite memories include our annual team hike during preseason and winning states last year.


When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?

Ski!

Favorite quote?

"Society speaks and all men listen; mountains speak and wise men listen." - John Muir


 What shoes do you train in?

Brooks Adrenaline.


What shoes do you race in?

Asics spikes.


What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

Kikkan Randall.
 


What is something that most people don't know about you?

My favorite food is sweet potatoes with almond butter.

 

More on Koffman

Milesplit Profile

Personal Bests

  • 1,600 Meter Run5:27.69
  • 2.5 Mile Run17:11.00
  • 2.x Mile Run (CC Short Course)18:59.14
  • 3,200 Meter Run11:59.45
  • Three Mile Run19:30.07
  • 4000 Meter Run16:32.80
  • 5,000 Meter Run19:55.75
  • 800 Meter Run2:33.62