XC Watchlist: Ben Allen - Winthrop HS
Athlete Name: Ben Allen
School: Winthrop HS
Year of Graduation: 2015
2013 State Meet Finish: 4th in Class C 17:27.49
Tell us how your summer training is going?
Well my summer training has been pretty good so far. I will be in the best shape I have ever been coming into an XC season. I have put in quite a few 40+ miles weeks so far.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goals are going to high this year. I really would like to be in the mid to low 1600s by mid to end of the year. However the ultimate goal is to win a state title.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I have been running since I was in 5th grade. I got started because I was on vacation and all of my cousins were doing a road race and I didn't want to be the only one not doing it. I ran a 26:35 that race and since then I have just wanted to keep getting faster.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
I hope to be running at New England's but other then that I don't plan to.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
My favorite course is would have to be Twin Brook.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
The hardest course I think is our conference meet course at UMA. However it's a blast to race on.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
During the regular season The Festival of Champions is the meet I try and make sure I have a good performance at. I love how almost the entire state is in one place.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
My favorite race is last years Western Maine Regional. It was a great race because it was a such a good battle between and Matt. My favorite memory would come from my Freshman year when I was training with Marc Hachey, Kam Souza, and Dylan Berney. We have
some of the best group runs ever and they were just some great times.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I'm not running I love playing baseball
Favorite quote?
"To give anything less then your best is to sacrifice the gift" -Pre
What shoes do you train in?
Asics Nimbus 14's
What shoes do you race in?
I race in Nike XC Victories
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
The Athlete I would most want to meet is Derek Jeter. (Even though I'm a huge sox fan)
What is something that most people don't know about you?
Something you don't know about me is that I'm a huge hiker
More on Allen
Personal Bests
- 2.x Mile Run (CC Short Course)13:58.40
- 5,000 Meter Run16:47.01