#12 Tim Collins (Hampden Academy)
Class of 2025
2023 Results
Class A State Meet 24th place (17:02.31)
Class A Regional 21st place (18:03.38)
New England Championship 127th place (17:09.27)
Collins didn't end his 2023 XC the way he wanted as he finished 24th in the Class A state meet, a year earlier he finished ninth. Tim did run his best races at the end of last XC season and carried that over to track in the winter where he ran 10:00.67 to finish sixth in the two mile. During the outdoor season, Collins ran his best race at the Class A state meet in the 3200m where he placed fifth in a personal best 9:57.87. After a consistent summer of training look for Tim to rebound and be one of the best runners in the state in 2024 on the trails.
Getting to Know Tim
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
Summer training has been the best it's ever been with focusing on consistency and all. While doing 40 mile weeks at the start of the summer I've moved up to 50s which is going very well.
What are you looking forward to during the 2024 XC season?
The improvement, which I have already seen throughout this summer with mentality along with my physical endurance.
What are your goals for the season?
My big goal is to win. Whether that means winning a single meet or winning states as long as I see an improvement in myself I will be happy.
Biggest takeaway from the 2023 XC Season?
No matter how discouraging the results are never quit yourself.
What's the best piece of advice you've gained from your coaches?
Consistency over everything.
Favorite XC Course?
Twin Brook
Starbucks, Aroma Joe's or Dunkin?
Dunkin
What spikes do you race in?
Dragonflys
Favorite pre-race meal?
Morning of eggs, toast, and pancakes.
What was your favorite moment from the Olympics?
Men's 1500 final. I predicted the night before that Hocker would win.
