#8 Sam Laverdiere (Lake Region High School)
Class of 2025
2022 Results
- Class B State meet 6th - 17:34.17
- Class B Southern Regional 4th - 17:25.30
- Festival of Champions 12th - 16:34.99
- New England Championship 121st - 17:30.10
Laverdiere enters is junior season with a chance to make a statement on the trails. After a strong sophomore season that saw him finish sixth in Class B, he is back after logging some big miles this summer. Sam is back at Lake Region after a stint at St. Dominic Academy this past winter and spring. On the track, he was third in the Class B two-mile during the indoor season. Laverdiere ran to the Class C 3200m title outdoors clocking a personal best of 9:43.20. He also dropped his 1600m time down to 4:29.15. He dropped a sub 16-minute 5k on the track this summer. Watch out for Sam to contend for the Class B title, and be one of the top runners regardless of class this fall.
Getting to Know Sam
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
I've been having my best training block yet this summer with me building up to 70 miles a week so far and incorporating doubles and triples on certain days.
What are you looking forward to during the 2023 XC season?
Being able to set course records and get to the big spotlight meets like Champs, Alleyway, and USATF.
What are your goals for the season?
Reach my potential- haven't done that yet.
The biggest takeaway from the 2022 XC Season?
Lost opportunities and learning how important every race is.
How do you stay motivated when you don't want to go for a run?
I don't want to go to the start line knowing that I didn't do everything possible to make myself the best version of myself.
Favorite XC Course?
Twin Brook- one of the most balanced courses in the state.
Favorite Ice cream flavor?
Moose Tracks
What brand of shoe do you train in?
Nike- Zoomfly 5, and Tempo next %.
Favorite pre-race snack?
Gu
What was your song of the summer?
My Hero- Foo Fighters
