#7 Evan Small (South Portland)
Class of 2025
2023 Results
- Class A State Meet 7th Place (16:23.66)
- Class A Southern Regional 11th place (17:39.94)
- Festival of Champions 11th place (16:12.47)
- New England Championship 96th Place (16:51.38)
Small had a strong junior campaign that saw him place 7th in the Class A state meet. Evan ran 16:12.47 a year ago on the course at Belfast at FOC where he finished 11th. During the winter he won the SMAA 2-mile title and placed third in the Class A state meet. Unfortunately, injury struck during the outdoor season last spring and Small was sidelined with a stress fracture in his femur which has also slowed his training for the upcoming XC season. Expect Small to start the season off a little slower than usual but don't be surprised when the championship season rolls around to see him in the lead pack challenging for a state title.
Getting to Know Evan
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
Summer training has been just rehab and working off stress fracture in femur (30 miles total).
What are you looking forward to during the 2024 XC season?
Looking forward to hopefully going to NXR AND NXN as well as getting under 16 minutes for 5k.
What are your goals for the season?
Sub 15:45, qualifying for NXN.
Biggest takeaway from the 2023 XC Season?
It's very important to manage training as I wasn't at full strength at the end of the season, where my peak was around FOC.
What's the best piece of advice you've gained from your coaches?
Winning states is cool but doesn't matter if you don't have the times to go D1.
Favorite XC Course?
Rotary Park in Biddeford.
Starbucks, Aroma Joe's or Dunkin?
Dunkin
What spikes do you race in?
Dragonflys, but will be racing in the On XC spikes this season.
Favorite pre-race meal?
High carb meals that don't sit in my stomach, pasta or pizza usually.
What was your favorite moment from the Olympics?
People getting mad at Steve Kerr for not playing Tatum, (I don't like Steve Kerr.)
