XC Watchlist: Jeremey Bennett Windham HS

MaineTrackXC 2016 XC Preview

Aug 23, 2016

XC Watchlist: Jeremy Bennett

School: Windham High School

Year of Graduation: 2017

2015 State Meet Finish: 24th in Class A 17:44.45

Tell us how your summer training is going?

My summer training has been going great, I am doing less mileage than the year before but I'm feeling strong and ready for the season.

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

My biggest goal this year is to qualify for New England's individually, and other than that I would like to place in the top ten at Regionals and hopefully states. I would also like to improve my 5k times to accommodate these goals.

How long have you been running and how did you get started?

I have been running since 6th grade, I started with indoor track and didn't run xc until 7th grade. My parents suggested the idea of indoor track and after that year, I was hooked to the sport.

Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?

I won't be competing anywhere out of state this season unless I qualify for New England championship.

What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

My favorite course to run in Maine is Belfast as it is relatively flat but includes many features of my ideal cross country course.

What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

The toughest course to run in Maine is the Massabesic apple orchard that I ran my freshman year. Lots of hills and not a whole lot of recovery.

What meet during the regular season do you put extra emphasize on to compete well at?

I don't have a special meet to emphasize to do well at. Although I emphasize on regionals and states I try to do well at every meet and usually it pays off towards the end of the season.

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

My favorite moment so far in high school cross country was after states in 2014 when my teammates and I found out we qualified for New England's as a team. We did not expect this outcome and were very excited and in the end proud of that opportunity. My favorite race so far is the Gorham race with Scarborough last year as it was flat and I was able to negative split the second mile, and also producing my 5k PR so far.

When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?

When I am not running I love hanging out with my friends.

Favorite quote?

My favorite quote is: "Fight For It" -Jeff Riddle

What shoes do you race/train in?

I race and train in Saucony's.

What was your favorite Olympic Moment in Rio?

My favorite Olympic moment in Rio is when Mo Farah fell and got back up to win the men's 10,000 final.

What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

I would most like to meet David Rudisha.

What is something that most people don't know about you?

I am was born in Taiwan and I'm half Taiwanese half American.