Athlete Name: Eva Bates
School: Greely HS
Year of Graduation: 2016
2012 State Meet Finish: 4th Class B 19:40 
Best time in a 5K race and in which meet:
My best 5k time would be 19:20 I am pretty sure and it was last year at the Manchester meet.
Tell us how your summer training is going?:
My summer training is going slow, I had mono last winter and it took a lot out of me so running has been a challenge this summer but I am not going to give up until I am back where I want to be.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?:
My goals for this season is to probably run undead 19 because I was so close to it last summer and if I can do that than I would like to run under 18:30 for a season goal.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?:
I have been running since I was like 5 just for fun but not competitively since like 8th grade. I got started because I loved to go fast and I used to just be a sprinter than because my mom was a long distance runner I started to do Longer runs. So I would say its because of my mom is why I am where I am today.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?:
What is your favorite course to run in Maine/NH?:
My favorite course is Manchester because I love all the down hill in the end of the race.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?:
I think my home course twin Brooks is the toughest courses because it up and down the hole time and there short steep hills.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?:
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career?:
Manchester meet has been my most memorable meet because I was able to push my self harder than I ever thought and I was crossing the finish line almost with my team mate Kristen. I was also able to fish very well in that race placing in 3rd.
Favorite cross country memory?:
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?:
When I am not running I really enjoy being out side hiking,camping,being with family and friends. I love the beach and like to go snowmobile in the winter with my sister.
Favorite quote?:
What shoes do you train in?:
I love saucony's always have.
What shoes do you race in?:
Saucony's
What is something that most people don't know about you
Most people don't know I really like 4 Wheeling and really want a dirt bike I love thrills and would love to go sky diving.
