MaineTrackXC 2014 XC Watchlist

Sep 19, 2014

<p> Each week this XC season we will have our "Watchlist" of the top 15 individuals for both boys & girls. Additionally we will have interviews with any new athletes that break into the top 15.</p>

XC Watchlist: Yahya Hussein - Deering HS

Athlete Name: Yahya Hussein

School: Deering HS

Year of Graduation: 2015

2013 State Meet Finish: 10th in Class A 17:19.49

Tell us how your summer training went?

My summer training went great. I got to run with the team before the preseason, and kept my mileage up through the hands-off period.

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

I would like to go under 16:00 if I can and I also like to be on top 3 in the State Meet.

What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

It comes down to either my home course at Deering or Belfast.

What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

The toughest course to run in Maine is Marshwood's home course at Vaughn Woods.

What is your favorite cross-country memory?

Running against the best in Class A at my first State Meet in 2012.

What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career?

My favorite XC race would be last year's City Meet at Cheverus. I had to work with my teammate, Iid, pushing each other for first place, and we won as a team.

What shoes do you train in?

Nike trainers

What shoes do you race in?

Nike Victory

Favorite Post-race Meal?

Rice with chicken.

Flat course or hills?

Flat.

Facebook , Instagram or Twitter?

All three.

Favorite song at the moment?

Too many to list.