#6 Tim Collins (Hampden Academy)
Class of 2025
2022 Results
- Class A state meet 9th - 17:16.79
- Class A Northern Regional 14th - 17:05.61
- KVAC Class A 14th - 18:28.40
- Festival of Champions 28th - 17:03.01
- New England Championship 201st - 18:27.30
Collins put it all together in the biggest meet of the season as he finished 9th at the state meet helping the Broncos to their second consecutive Class A team title. Tim improved on the track last year as well clocking 4:39.80 for the 1600m, and 10:21.69 for 3200m. With another year under his belt expect Collins to challenge with the best in Class A this fall, he showed strong fitness with his 36:47 effort at Beach to Beacon 10k.
Getting to Know Tim
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
I started around 30 miles a week at the end of the track season and have progressed to about 55 miles a week.
What are you looking forward to during the 2023 XC season?
Mainly the team aspect, I will try to help my team get their third win in a row.
What are your goals for the season?
My goals are to be top 3 at the state meet, break 16, and lead my team to another title.
The biggest takeaway from the 2022 XC Season?
Believe in your team and they will help you on your way to greatness
How do you stay motivated when you don't want to go for a run?
I stay motivated by looking at my goals and saying to myself the runs where you don't want to run are the runs that are going to bring you to a whole new level.
Favorite XC Course?
Belfast
Favorite Ice cream flavor?
French Vanilla
What brand of shoe do you train in?
Cloud Monsters by ON
Favorite pre-race snack?
Chewy chocolate chip granola bars
What was your song of the summer?
Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue
