XC Watchlist: Hannah Steelman - Orono HS
Athlete Name: Hannah Steelman
School: Orono HS
Year of Graduation: 2017
2013 State Meet Finish: 6th in Class C 21:30.93
Tell us how your summer training went?
My summer training went a little like this; as a team we ran every Tuesday and Thursday evening, and I tried to get a run in or cross-train at the rec center every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday if I could, then rest on Sunday. When I went on vacation to South Carolina, I tried to go on runs as frequently as I could.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My personal goals for this season are to improve my race time every race if I can, but sometimes the time can be greatly effected by the course. I would also like to stay up with the front pack every race. Another personal goal for me is to just keep improving.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
Definitely Belfast.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
Twin Brook
What is your favorite cross-country memory?
It was a rainy day last year, I mean REALLY rainy. It was awesome. Our coach decided we would go on a long run. We were exploring the trails behind our school and we were jumping in every puddle we could. Halfway into the run, we came across a stream that was almost like a mini-river, it was overflowing with water. We ran right through it. It took us about 5 minutes just to get to a bridge, but it was so fun. And by the end of that run we were soaked, muddy, and full of laughs.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career?
So far, my favorite race was the Eastern Maine race last year at Belfast.
What shoes do you train in?
Nike free run 5.0’s. They’re not trail shoes but they work really well for me and always have.
What shoes do you race in?
Nike Zoom Rival’s XC/Track & Field spikes.
Favorite Post-race Meal?
Subway for sure! Its a must have after a race.
Flat course or hills?
Before I moved to Maine, I lived in Indiana, which is part of the plains of America, so when I moved here, I was a flat course girl. But after living in Maine for over a year and getting to experience cross county here, hills are growing on me. But as of now I would still say a flat course over hills.
Facebook , Instagram or Twitter?
Hmm…tough one. But I’ll have to go with Instagram!
Favorite song at the moment?
Chandelier by Sia, or Kanye by the Chainsmokers (shoutout to Lily Koffman for showing me that song) they both get me going!
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
Another though question. I would love to meet Michael Jordan, even though he obviously isn’t playing anymore. I play basketball, as well as running cross country and track and I think it would be so cool to meet him. He’s a legend.
More on Steelman
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run5:36.18
- 2.5 Mile Run18:06.00
- 3,200 Meter Run12:38.94
- Three Mile Run20:19.01
- 4000 Meter Run16:57.30
- 5,000 Meter Run20:27.00
