XC Watchlist: Lydia DaCorte Mt Desert Island HS
Athlete Name: Lydia DaCorte
School: Mt Desert Island
Year of Graduation: 2017
2013 State Meet Finish: 6th in Class B 20:50.57
Tell us how your summer training is going?
My summer training has been going great! I haven't gotten to run with a lot of the girls on my team, but I've been running six days a week and cross training here and there!
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
This year I want to help my team get to the top of class B and to get a PR in a 5k!
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I've been running since I was in fifth grade and it all started because that was the first year that I was able to do a school sport in elementary/middle school! I was super pumped to be able to do a school sport and it's a good thing that xc was the first cause it has been in my life for 5 years!
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
Hopefully New England's!
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
The Belfast course/ Festival of Champions course
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
Twin Brook
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
EVERY MEET!
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
My favorite xc race so far was probably states this year because going into it I knew that I was going to have to work hard and all of us pushed each other to do our best. When I say all I include our seven girl runners, coaches, parents, and my other teammates! My favorite xc memory is the whole trip to, at, and from new England's! It was a great team bonding experience and just so light and fun! 
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I'm not running I really enjoy being with my friends and swimming!
Favorite quote?
My favorite quote is "you can't put a limit on anything" -Michael Phelps
What shoes do you train in?
I train in Nike free runs and new balance 110.
What shoes do you race in?
I race in Nike Zoom Victory XC 2.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
The professional athlete I would most like to meet is Missy Franklin!
What is something that most people don't know about you?
Hmm...most people don't know that I have a diary.
More on DaCorte
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run5:36.38
- 2.x Mile Run (CC Short Course)19:34.00
- Three Mile Run21:28.95
- 5,000 Meter Run19:46.59
- 800 Meter Run2:26.03