#7 Samantha Moore (Portland High School)
Class of 2025
2022 Results
- Class A State meet runner-up - 19:47.38
- Class A Southern Regional runner-up - 19:44.56
- New England Championship 20th - 19:15.20
Moore had an excellent sophomore XC season that saw her finish as the Class A state runner-up. She went on to earn All-New England honors finishing 20th. Indoors she clocked 5:06.42 for the mile and 2:21.56 for 800m, while at the Class A state meet she won both events. Outdoor she won the 800m and 1600m and was third in the 3200m at the Class A state meet. Samantha enters her junior year on a roll, she will contend for the Class A title, and don't be surprised to see her in the top ten at the New England Championship with her talent.
Getting to Know Samantha
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
My summer training has been good. I have done a lot of different runs including good hills to train on. No workouts yet. I've been running about 25-30 miles a week depending on how I feel and where I am.
What are you looking forward to during the 2023 XC season?
I'm looking forward to competing. I am also excited to have a bigger team this year.
What are your goals for the season?
My goals for this year are to be more consistent with training and times, focus on my workouts, and not get injured.
The biggest takeaway from the 2022 XC Season?
If you stay motivated and positive, you can see improvement.
How do you stay motivated when you don't want to go for a run?
For me, if I am having a hard time and don't want to go for a run I give myself a time period. So I'll tell myself that I have to start my run at this time and set my mind to it. This encourages me because it's a set goal. I also will tell myself that if I complete the run then I can give myself a prize or reward after like going to my favorite restaurant.
Favorite XC Course?
Biddeford course
Favorite Ice cream flavor?
Banana
What brand of shoe do you train in?
361 degrees
Favorite pre-race snack?
Chocolate brownie cliff bar.
What was your song of the summer?
I didn't have one.