XC Watchlist: Abbey Runnells Thornton Academy
Athlete Name: Abbey Runnells
School: Thornton Academy
Year of Graduation: 2016
2013 State Meet Finish: DNC
Tell us how your summer training is going?
My summer training is going great! I try to go out in the morning or at night when it is cooler outside.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goals for this XC season are to break 19 minutes and come in top five at States.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I am going on my 6th year running. My dad encouraged me to run when I was in sixth grade, and I was hooked ever since.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
I'm not sure if I will be competing out of state this season.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
My favorite courses to run were Marshwood because I love a great challenge and Thornton Academy's because of how fast it was.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
The toughest course was Twin Brook for me.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
Every meet I run, I try to run it like it's my last. So, the meet I put emphasis on is the one during that week.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
My favorite cross country race was last year's meet at Thornton Academy when I broke 20 minutes and won it. My favorite memory of cross country were the people I got to spend it with.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I'm not running I love going to the beach and playing frisbee.
Favorite quote?
My favorite quote is a Bible verse from Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
What shoes do you train in?
My training shoe right now is a Nike Lunarlon, but I just ordered some Brooks Adrenalines.
What shoes do you race in?
My racing shoes are Saucony Carrera.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
I would like to meet Bernard Lagat. My dad and I have been watching him run for years.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
Most people don't know I would like to attend a service academy when I graduate from high school.
More on Runnells
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run5:47.96
- Two Mile Run12:10.96
- 3.x Mile Run21:39.00
- 3,200 Meter Run12:12.39
- Three Mile Run19:29.00
- 5,000 Meter Run19:49.00
- One Mile Run5:52.69