XC Watchlist - Anna Slager Gorham HS

Sep 06, 2016

XC Watchlist: Anna Slager

School: Gorham High School

Year of Graduation: 2018

2015 State Meet Finish: 1st in Class A 19:42.90

Tell us how your summer training is going?

I'm still limited on how much running I can do but I can cross train as much as I want, so overall my summer training has gone really well.

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

I want to break 18:45.

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

I started running in 6th grade with my mom.

Will you be competing anywhere out of state this season?

Possibly at New England's.

What is your favorite course to run in Maine?

My home course at Narragansett, it's so fast!

What is the toughest course to run in Maine?

There are some tough hills at Cony and Twinbrook.

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

My home meet and States.

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

2015 Cross Country States.

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

Read or hang out with friends.

Favorite quote?

"Nothing will work unless you do" - Maya Angelou

What shoes do you race/train in?

Dynaflex by Asics

What was your favorite Olympic Moment in Rio?

When Molly Huddle set an American record in the 10,000 meter.

What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

Abby D'Agostino because she just tore her ACL in the Olympics this year.

Do you have any pre-race rituals?

I try to stay relaxed by listening to music or talking with my teammates.