XC Watchlist: Emily Carty
School: Fryeburg Academy
Year of Graduation: 2018
2016 State Meet Finish: 7th in Class B 19:29.58
Tell us how your summer training is going?
Its going well, over the summer I have been running long easy runs with lots of hills in them. I also did a little roller skiing.
What are your goals for the upcoming season?
I want my team to qualify for states and individually would like to qualify for new Englands and get a pr.
How long have you been running and how did you get started?
I had done a bit of running before but started running xc my freshman year because I heard the xc team had lots of adventures and it sounded fun.
What's a typical training week like?
During the season we do 2 workouts a week with easy runs in between.
What is your favorite workout?
My favorite workout is long hilly runs because they are challenging but very beneficial.
What is your favorite course to run in Maine?
St Doms
What is the toughest course to run in Maine?
Twin Brook
Out of all your running accomplishments so far, which stands out the most?
States my freshman year was memorable because it was the first big race I had ever run without my team. Everyone came despite the cold and mud and we all ate a trash bag sized bag of candy after.
What do you love most about running?
I love that you can challenge yourself and be competitive but also have fun.
When you are not running what is your favorite thing to do?
Besides running I nordic ski and play softball.
Do you have any pre-race rituals or routines?
My team has dance parties on the bus/course walk.
Favorite quote?
"Just pretend you know what you are doing and eventually you will figure it out. Fake it till you make it"
What was the last movie you saw and what did you think of it?
Wonder Woman and it was great!
What shoes do you race/train in?
I train in Asics Gel Nimbus and race in Saucony Shay xc4 spikes.
What professional athlete would you most like to meet?
I would like to meet Serena Williams because she kicks butt.
What is something that most people don't know about you?
Most people probably don't know that I can use nunchucks.
Lastly, if you were stranded on an island with three things what would they be?
A helicopter (so I could leave), my brother, and my sister.
Personal Records
- 400m - 1:03.04
- 800m - 2:28.68
- 1600m - 5:25.13
- 2.x Mile (xc) - 18:36.00
- 3 Mile (xc) - 20:58.00
- 5K (xc) - 19:28.00
