XC Watchlist: Luke Laverdiere - Yarmouth HS
Athlete Name: Luke Laverdiere
School: Yarmouth HS
Year of Graduation: 2018
2014 State Meet Finish: 7th in Class B 16:53.15
Tell us how your summer training is going?
Summer training has been going great. I think that I'm coming into this season much stronger than last year. I'm excited to start racing again.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goals for the upcoming season are to break 16 minutes in the 5k and to win Class B States. I like to set my goals high. There are some great runners in Class B this year so it will be tough, but I'm confident that I will be able to stick with them and maybe get the win.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I started running originally in a summer track program in 6th grade and I've been running ever since.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
I plan on running at the Footlocker Regional at Van Cortland Park in November in the sophomore/freshman race. I also think my team is going to the Manchester invite this year.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
My favorite course to run in Maine is the notorious Twinbrook. I like how its one of the few courses that is almost completely in the woods.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine? My answer remains the same as above.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
I'll put extra emphasis at the Manchester Invite this year, but really I plan on saving most of my hard racing for the end of the season for when it counts most.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
2014 Class B State Championship
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
Anything behind a boat, like wakeboarding and waterskiing.
Favorite quote? "Don't be afraid to give up the good and go for the great."
What shoes do you train in?
Nike Zoom Structure
What shoes do you race in?
Nike Victory XC's
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
Steve Prefontaine, if he was still alive. I actually met Andrew Wheating this past week which was awesome.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I've played just about every sport imaginable before sticking with running.
More on Laverdiere
Laverdiere's Milesplit Profile
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run 4:30.16
- Two Mile Run 9:47.79
- 3,200 Meter Run 9:59.26
- 5,000 Meter Run 16:33.77
- 800 Meter Run 2:07.92
- One Mile Run 4:34.63
