XC Watchlist: Ethan Eickmann (Kennebunk HS)


XC Watchlist: Ethan Eickmann

School: Kennebunk HS

Year of Graduation: 2020

2018 State Meet Finish: 16:39.59 14th in Class A


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

About 8 years - I started in 4th grade, running laps around the bus loop in front of school during recess for this "Walk/Run Across America" thing. I was very proud of doing 80 miles in like 8 months.

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

Lots of fast runs, 6:30 or speedier. Week to week, I aim for 40-50 miles, but if I'm feeling crappy I'll roll it back and if I'm feeling good I'll push for a few more.

 What are your goals for the upcoming season?

 15:30 would be cool, but I'm not sure if that's a realistic goal. Kennebunk also hasn't won any kind of XC championship (regional or state) since 1964 so even getting close (2nd in the south or something) would be pretty dandy. 

 What is your favorite workout?

 Definitely tempo runs - nothing beats getting into that rhythm.

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

 Pretty much just the importance of keeping contact - once that gap forms it takes a lot of work to close it.

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

 Shop for new shoes.

 Do you have any pre-race rituals or routines?

Not personally, but Kennebunk deeply believes in the importance of pre-race speeches and breathing routines.

 Favorite quote?

 "Today me will live in the moment unless it's unpleasant in which case me will eat a cookie." - Cookie Monster

 Snapchat or Instagram?

 If ur asking for opinion: Snapchat because I waste too much time on Instagram.

 if ur asking for username: e.eickmann on both.

 What shoes do you race/train in?

Right now, I'm training in my third pair of Nike Epic Reacts and I've got a pair of Victory XC 5s lined up for races this season.

 What professional athlete would you most like to meet?

Craig Engels, so I can touch his hair.

 What is your favorite food?

BBQ chicken pizza.

One word to describe yourself

 Nifty



Personal Records High School
Outdoor
800 Meter Run2:07.10
1600 Meter Run4:28.91
3200 Meter Run10:01.54
Indoor
800 Meter Run2:08.38
One Mile Run4:40.95
Two Mile Run10:18.74
CC
2400 Meter Run7:40.00
2.x Mile Run (CC Short Course)17:15.00
Three Mile Run20:41.00
5000 Meter Run16:04.90