XC Watchlist: Connor Doherty - Scarborugh HS
Athlete Name: Connor Doherty
School: Scarborough HS
Year of Graduation: 2016
2014 State Meet Finish: 14th in Class A 16:44.58
Tell us how your summer training is going?
Summer training has been going well, injury free so far and had a decent first experience in the B2B so I can't complain.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
My goal for the upcoming season is to better my state meet placement and hopefully aid Scarborough into earning another state title.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I've been running since middle school, and it's funny because I actually started just to lose weight, and I found an ability to compete along the way.
Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?
Aside from New England's, I don't believe I'll be racing out of state this season.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
Favorite course to run would have to be the home course, Smiling Hill Farm.
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
Toughest course to run, in my opinion, would have to be Twin Brook. Those endless hills fatigue the legs like no other course.
What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?
I put extra emphasis on performing well at FOC during the regular season. It's a great meet to gauge where you and your team stand in regards to your competitors.
What is your favorite cross country race so far in your high school career & favorite cross country memory?
My favorite XC race and memory as well would have to be winning the Class A State Title as a team in 2014. Scarborough lost a week prior in regionals to Falmouth, so for us to be able to push ourselves to the limits for ourselves and each other as well was amazingly gratifying.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
When I'm not running, I love to get some down time.
Favorite quote?
"Use your arms Fowler"
What shoes do you train in?
I strictly train in the Nike Pegasus, ever since I got my first pair when I began running.
What shoes do you race in?
During the XC Season I race in Nike Victory Xc's.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
If I could meet any professional athlete it would have to be a resurrected Prefontaine.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
I used to be fairly overweight and can thank running for the change.
More on Doherty
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run 4:50.00
- Two Mile Run 10:11.08
- 3,200 Meter Run 10:19.60
- Three Mile Run 17:09.00
- 5,000 Meter Run 16:53.00
- One Mile Run 4:44.38
