XC Watchlist: Zach Barry (Scarborough HS)

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

 I've been running since about 4th grade when my mom coached a local community service team, but I really started to find interest in it in 7th grade with middle school competition.

What has your summer training consisted of? How much mileage you putting in?

 My summer training has consisted of lots of mechanics and mobility work. My mileage has consisted of a gradual build up to about 50 miles.

What are your goals for the upcoming season?

 Personally I'd like to place in the top 7 maybe even top 5 at states. As a team win the state championship for the second year in a row.

What is your favorite workout?

My favorite workout is a barefoot 12 by 400 workout we do at Memorial Park.

What did you learn from last xc season that will help you improve in 2019?

 From last year I learned that the most important thing while racing is to stay mentally strong, it's tough over a 3.1 mile course and I've definitely had some blow ups but I've learned to run my race and tell myself why I'm racing.

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

My favorite thing to do when not running is hangout with the homies, or run a pickup game of basketball in my backyard with the neighbors.

Do you have any pre-race rituals or routines?

I'd say my only pre race routine is having fun, kind of forgetting about the pressure of racing and joke around with my teammates to calm myself.

Favorite quote?

"The more you seek the uncomfortable, the more you will become comfortable" -Conor Mcgregor

Snapchat or Instagram?

I'm an Instagram guy, everyone knows me for my great username @bachzarry

What shoes do you race/train in?

I've always trained in Nike Pegasus, and I race in Nike Zoom Rival XC spikes.

What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

I would love to meet the man himself Conor McGregor because of his utter belief in himself and because of the swagger he brings to every fight.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food would have to be a bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel from Maine Bagel or a BLT from Romeos.

One word to describe yourself