#6 Natalie Johnson Houlton/GHCA
Class of 2025
2023 Results
- Class C State Meet 5th Place (19:20.92)
- Class C Southern Regional 3rd Place (19:46.41)
- Festival of Champions 23rd Place (19:40.32)
- New England Championship 51st Place (19:06.24)
Johnson was one of the top runners in the state a year ago which saw her run the best race of her season at the New England Championship where she placed 51st in a personal best of 19:06.24. Natalie finished fifth in the Class C state meet last year and will be looking to improve on that in her senior season. Johnson had a big spring on the track running personal bests of 2:23.56, 5:21.18, and 11:37.66. She placed second in the 800m and fourth in the 3200m at the Class C state meet. After a strong summer of training look for Natalie to run near the front and help her Houlton/GHCA team to a potential state title.
Getting to Know Natalie
How has your summer training gone? Approximately how many miles have you logged?
My training has gone pretty well! I've been doing a lot of longer runs and I've logged about 300 miles this summer.
What are you looking forward to during the 2024 XC season?
I'm looking forward to hopefully getting some new PRS and making some great memories.
What are your goals for the season?
I would love to go sub-19 and place well at all my races. I'd also love to help the team possibly take the state title.
Biggest takeaway from the 2023 XC Season?
I learned that a healthy dose of confidence goes a long way. Reminding myself I put in the work on the starting line helped me race better and bolder.
What's the best piece of advice you've gained from your coaches?
Mental strength is just as important as physical strength.
Favorite XC Course?
Definitely Belfast- not only is the course great, but it also holds a lot of good memories for me.
Starbucks, Aroma Joe's or Dunkin?
All three (I love coffee).
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What was your favorite moment from the Olympics?
