XC Watchlist: Anneka Murrin Yarmouth HS

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Aug 26, 2016

XC Watchlist: Anneka Murrin

School: Yarmouth HS

Year of Graduation: 2018

2015 State Meet Finish: 4th in Class B 19:53.72

Tell us how your summer training is going?

Training has gone rather well. After outdoor track, I took two weeks off from running--though I continued going to my trainer. I have been doing a mixture of running, lifting, and cycling.

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

This season I would love to run a sub 19 minute race.

After winning the team title a year ago how did the team stay motivated this summer?

We all still have the hype of winning states in us. Therefore, this summer we have been training hard to try and snag the title again. It will be difficult with many of our top runners now graduated, but the new team looks great.

Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?

As of right now, no.

What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

Strangely, my favorite course is Sacopee Valley's.

What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

Probably Saint Joseph's course.

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

I don't usually have a set meet that I know to work hard on. I always run how I feel, and if I'm feeling good one day, then I race fast.

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

My favorite race has got to Sacopee Valley my sophomore year. It was raining and cold--which is the perfect weather for me. A great memory from XC was when it started to snow at New England's last year and Abby Hamilton, Lucy Alexander, Grace Cowles, and I danced to stay warm.

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

I've got to say lifting weights at Beyond Strength. I have been doing it for 5 years now and I have to say that it is my favorite thing to do over running.

Favorite quote?

"All marshmallows, when squeezed, can reinflate eventually" --Alexi Pappas

What shoes do you race/train in?

Race: Nike Zoom Forever XC 2 Train: Saucony Kinvara

What was your favorite Olympic Moment in Rio?

I enjoyed watching the end match of soccer between Brazil and Germany

What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

Alexi Pappas

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

I was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho