#8 Rowan Barry (Greely)
Class of 2026
2023 Results
- Class B State Meet 4th Place (19:30.61)
- Class B Southern Regional 6th place (20:46.67)
- Western Maine Conference Championship 7th place (21:19)
- Festival of Champions 31st place (19:56.69)
- New England Championship 91st place (19:50.95)
Barry put together a great sophomore year that saw the Greely Ranger standout finish fourth in the Class B state meet. Rowan enjoyed the Belfast course last fall breaking 20 minutes three different times. During the outdoor season, Barry clocked 5:10.59 in the 1600m, 2:22:32 for 800m, and 11:39.46 for 3200m. She scored in all three events at the Class B state meet to help her team to the state title. Rowan will be one of the top contenders for the Class B title this fall, and with states on her home course that will be a huge advantage.
Getting to Know Rowan
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
Summer training has been going pretty well. I was super busy so my weekly mileage was less consistent than I hoped, but I've run just over 200 miles.
What are you looking forward to during the 2024 XC season?
I'm looking forward to Hoka especially since it was cancelled last year. I'm also super excited to have states back at the home course.
What are your goals for the season?
My goals for this season are to get a pr and ultimately for our team to win states and go to New Englands together!
Biggest takeaway from the 2023 XC Season?
How important strength is to prevent injury.
What's the best piece of advice you've gained from your coaches?
Make sure your fueling, hydrating, and doing whatever you can outside of practice to make sure you can race your best.
Favorite XC Course?
Belfast because it's pretty flat, and I know it really well since I raced it 3 times last season
Starbucks, Aroma Joe's or Dunkin?
Dunkin
What spikes do you race in?
Nike Dragonfly
Favorite pre-race meal?
Eggs, toast, banana
What was your favorite moment from the Olympics?
