XC Watchlist: Caleb Lord- Hampden Academy
Athlete Name: Caleb Lord
School: Hampden Academy
Year of Graduation: 2015
2013 State Meet Finish: 3rd in Class A 17:01.93
Tell us how your summer training is going?
It's been going good. I've kept up with my schedule the whole summer.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goal this year is to go sub 16 and go after the class A state title.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I started running XC when I was in 6th grade. I started because I needed to do a fall sport.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
I do not plan to compete out of state unless it is New England's.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
Cony
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
Twin Brook
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
I don't really put extra emphasize on the meets during the regular season. They don't matter that much. I feel that the state meet should be the one with all of the emphasis.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
My favorite race so far was the freshman race at Festival of Champions.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
I just like to chill with my friends when I'm not running.
Favorite quote?
"You can get back July and August in November." - Richard Balentine
What shoes do you train in?
Asics
What shoes do you race in?
Nike Victory XC
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
I would like to meet Will Leer. Just so I could see that beard.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I used to be an avid basketball player.
More on Lord
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run4:30.74
- Two Mile Run10:12.35
- 3,200 Meter Run9:49.31
- Three Mile Run16:12.87
- 400 Meter Dash55.78
- 5,000 Meter Run16:24.56
- One Mile Run4:33.70