XC Watchlist: Jacob Terry - Scarborough HS
Athlete Name: Jacob Terry
School: Scarborough HS
Year of Graduation: 2015
2013 State Meet Finish: 12th in Class A 17:20.97
Tell us how your summer training is going?
It’s gone well so far. I’m running longer and faster than I was last summer (I plan to peak at 70 miles /week as opposed to 55 miles/week last year). Also, I’ve been doing core and cross training everyday when I can.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
I’m looking to stay healthy, win states as an individual, and lead the team to a state title as well.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I started running in 8th grade because my brother, Sam, had run the past couple years and seemed to enjoy it. Plus, it was a good way to meet new people having just moved from Vermont.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
Only at New England’s - given I qualify.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
Belfast is probably my favorite course.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
Marshwood’s course is easily the hardest course I’ve raced on.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
Festival of Champions is the only regular season meet that we emphasize, because it is a good race to see how we match up against the other teams in all the state, not just the SMAA.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
I have yet to have a cross country race that I’m particularly proud of, but if I had to pick it would probably be states freshman year because it was cool to win a state championship for the first time. My favorite memory would have to be New England’s freshman year. We all drove down to Rhode Island the day before the meet and stayed in a hotel together. Although none of us did very well (probably because we ate at Hooters the day before) it was fun regardless.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
I watch a good amount of Netflix, and play a lot of Disc Golf over the summer.
Favorite quote?
“Don’t take yourself seriously; take what you do seriously.” - Tim Gorman
What shoes do you train in?
I currently run in Nike Zoom Pegasus 31’s.
What shoes do you race in?
I race in either Nike Zoom Victory XC’s or Nike Zoom Matumbo’s.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
Ben True
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I was born and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
More on Terry
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run 4:46.00
- Two Mile Run 9:46.25
- 3,200 Meter Run10:03.86
- Three Mile Run17:43.98
- 5,000 Meter Run16:45.35
- 800 Meter Run2:09.57
- One Mile Run4:36.07
