Athlete Name: Mohamed Awil
School: Lewiston
Year of Graduation: 2014
2012 State Meet Finish: 5th Class A16:49 
Best time in a 5K race and in which meet:
My best time is 16:49 at the 2012 State Meet
Tell us how your summer training is going?:
My summer training has been going great. I took a short break from running after the outdoor season and I'm back to running, feeling more motivated than ever
What are your goals for the upcoming season?:
My goals for the upcoming season is to get my time down to low 16, and win states as a team. My personal goals for this season are to continue improving as the season progresses and to remain healthy and injury free. As a team I would like to defend both our KVAC and Regional titles from last year and take a shot at the state title. I believe we have the team to do it, just need to work on our 4-5 runners.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?:
I started running my sophomore year. I was going to soccer tryouts but I was an hour late. The cross country practice and the soccer tryouts were at the same place. Before I reach the soccer field I saw one of my friends Mohamed Mohamed on the way and told me I should try XC and that’s how I started. I loved from our first practice and I’ve been running ever since.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?:
No. My team is only planning on going to the New England Championship if we qualify.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?:
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?:
I think Oxford Hills cross country course is the hardest course in Maine.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?:
I always put extra emphasize on our meet at Messalonskee. There are many strong runners within that meet that I have gotten to know after years of competing with, which always makes it nice.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career?:
My favorite cross country race so far was the 2012 Regional meet. It was rainy day and the course was full of water /muddy. I was able to overcome the weather and finish 2nd behind Sam wood. I was thrilled as I crossed the finish line and turned around to find two of my teammates cross moments behind me.
Favorite cross country memory?:
My favorite cross country memory so far is making new friends at every race I attend. Is just amazing to meet new runners every race.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?:
Favorite quote?:
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”-Michael Jordan
What shoes do you train in?:
I train in New Balance S
What shoes do you race in?:
I used race with Nike victory track spikes but I am getting Nike Victory XC Spikes this season.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?:
A professional athlete id like to meet is Mohamed Farah
What is something that most people don't know about you?