XC Watchlist: Anne Guadalupi - Cony HS
Athlete Name: Anne Guadalupi
School: Cony HS
Year of Graduation: 2017
2014 State Meet Finish: 3rd in Class A 19:18.90
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I have been running for five years and this upcoming season will be my sixth. Soccer was my original fall sport until sixth grade. My dad felt the soccer games became more aggressive and more dangerous the older I got so he signed me up for cross country instead.
Do you remember your first real race?
I do. I don't remember where the race was but I know I ran for Lewiston my first year.
How is your summer training going?
I did a lot of cross training this summer, including swimming and biking, but I did try to get some distance runs in so I would be ready for cross country this year. Also, I ran the Bond Brook 5K Series when I could.
What is your favorite workout?
I don't have a specific workout but I do enjoy endurance workouts more than ones of speed.
Which meets will you be running in this year?
Definitely Festival of Champions and the championship meets at Belfast and Twin Brook. I don't have any special meets planned that are out of state.
Do you have a favorite course? What do you think is the toughest course in the state?
I like the course in Belfast. My home course at Cony is always a challenge.
Out of all your running accomplishments so far, which stands out the most?
My win at KVACs last year meant a lot to me. That was one of the toughest races I have ever ran.
What are your goals for the upcoming cross country season?
I want to get multiple sub-19 minute times for my 5k this year.
What do you love most about running?
Running teaches me that I have to work hard to get what I want.
Finish the sentence Anne Guadalupi is...
Anne Guadalupi is a procrastinator.
Do you have a favorite quote?
"Sometimes we are tested, not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths." -Unknown
Do you have any pre-race rituals or routines?
Not specifically. I do try to get a good amount of sleep a couple days before the race and I also try to stay hydrated. For race day, I try to relax and not get too nervous so I don't tense up during a race.
What is your favorite food?
I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches but I don't have just one favorite food.
What was the last movie you saw and what did you think of it?
I saw the 2014 version of ¬Hercules last week. It was good, not my favorite though.
What brand of shoes do you train/race in?
I am currently training in the Nimbus-17 from Asics.
What professional athlete would you like to meet the most?
I don't have an athlete on my mind right now.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I have a fear of open water swimming.
Lastly, if you were stranded on an island with three things what would they be?
1. my flute 2. a friend 3. And food
More on Guadalupi
Personal Bests
- 1,600 Meter Run 5:29.25
- 3.x Mile Run 20:05.34
- 3,200 Meter Run 12:00.79
- 5,000 Meter Run 18:59.00
- 800 Meter Run 2:29.46
