Athlete Name: Braden Becker
School: Yarmouth
Year of Graduation: 2014
2012 State Meet Finish: 5th Class B 16:51 
Best time in a 5K race and in which meet:
My fastest XC 5K to date was last year at the state meet. I ran 16:51.09 at Belfast for a 5th place finish.
Tell us how your summer training is going?:
My summer training has been going great so far with plenty of variety and cross training. I look to increase running specificity and speed work as I enter the season.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?:
My goal since freshman year has been to break 16:00. Wish me luck!
How long have you been running and how did you get started?:
I have been running since Freshman year. I originally started to stay in shape for Nordic skiing but quickly grew to love running. I don't think I will ever be able to find a better group of people to run with then the Yarmouth squad and that has certainly kept me in the sport.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?:
Not that I can think of.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?:
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?:
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?:
Freshman year when I broke 19:00 at states. That was probably what got me hooked on competing.
Favorite cross country memory?:
I don't have one in particular but Yarmouth's preseason XC camp is a blast. Huge thanks to the coaches and parents for helping continue the tradition!
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?:
I like to cross country ski which isn't always fun but is probably what I'm doing if I'm not running.
Favorite quote?:
"When the sun comes up you better be running".
What shoes do you train in?:
Im a devout Saucony fan for no real reason but run on their Guide line.
What shoes do you race in?:
The Saucony Shay XC spike.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?:
Petter Northug. Legendary Norwegian Nordic skier. Best in the world and known for his amazing finishes.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I play Tennis as a spring sport.