In his own words: Jesse Southard - Thank you Derek Veilleux Nov 11, 2015

I can't believe that I am sitting here 3 years and 3 months, or 4 seasons later looking back on it all. I never truly thought something, which I took up to get in shape, could become such a large part of my life. I can still remember my first practice, first team dinner, first win, first awards night.

In her own words: Katherine Leggat-Barr - running isn't an easy sport to be good at Derek Veilleux Nov 10, 2015

I hope you are all well and have fully recovered from a tough States race last Saturday! Everyone ran so well, despite the fact that Twin Brook is a very difficult course to run- mentally and physically. For runners going to New Englands, it is nice to have a bit of time to recover!

In her own words: Hannah Steelman - Thetford here we come Derek Veilleux Nov 08, 2015

I would like to start off by saying congrats to everyone who competed this past weekend at States! There were some crazy fast times and very impressive performances. Watching others compete and actually competing made the weekend so fun and so "thrilling" (super lame Halloween pun).

In her own words: Katherine Leggat-Barr - Dealing with nerves Derek Veilleux Oct 20, 2015

In his own words: John Hassett - Pre-race focus Derek Veilleux Oct 19, 2015

I have to say that the last couple of weeks have been pretty good. The Festival of Champions meet was great, and I want to thank anyone who helped out with that amazing event.

In his own words: Jesse Southard - My Last Injury… Hopefully Derek Veilleux Oct 13, 2015

This post is going to be a little different from my first two. It's not going to be super happy, but it's going to be more recent.

In her own words: Anna Slager - exciting times ahead Derek Veilleux Oct 12, 2015

The XC season is entering an exciting time…Regionals and States are this month! I love running this time of the year: the cool air, the changing colors of the trees, and pumpkin everything.

In her own words: Hannah Steelman - Grandpa's wisdom Derek Veilleux Oct 07, 2015

This past weekend was Festival of Champions weekend. The greatest cross country race of the year. The chance to shatter your PR, the chance to run the fastest first mile in a 5k you've ever run, the chance to get the best runner's high of your life.

In her own words: Anne McKee - Bad races everyone has them Derek Veilleux Oct 06, 2015

In his own words: John Hassett mileage is the key Derek Veilleux Sep 30, 2015

In her own words: Katherine Leggat-Barr battling plantar fasciitis Derek Veilleux Sep 24, 2015

I hope your seasons are off to good starts. I have been struggling with plantar fasciitis for the past two weeks, but this week I am hoping to begin running again for extended periods of time. Being injured is not fun, but definitely makes me hungry to come back and train.

In her own words: Anne McKee - mental preparation Derek Veilleux Sep 22, 2015

In his own words: Jesse Southard - A last minute race Derek Veilleux Sep 18, 2015

In her own words: Hannah Steelman excited about new teammate Derek Veilleux Sep 15, 2015

These past couple of weeks have been super eventful. Preseason came to a close, school started back up, and Orono cross country received some exciting news; A new member would be added to our team.

In his own words: John Hassett - Don't dream of winning, train for it Derek Veilleux Sep 05, 2015

In her own words: Anna Slager opens season at Laliberte Derek Veilleux Sep 03, 2015

In his own words: Jesse Southard - XC last minute decision Derek Veilleux Aug 26, 2015

Hey everyone, I’m Jesse Southard and I am going to be another one of the bloggers this fall. I am starting my senior year at Gorham High School and, like many seniors, have been dealing with the large and complicated process of the college search.

In her own words: Hannah Steelman from Indiana to Maine Derek Veilleux Aug 19, 2015

I’ve always loved to run. As a little girl, I would always race my friends across the field during recess. I loved running the mile during P.E., and I was always begging my dad to sign me up for road races.

In her own words: Katherine Leggat-Barr building strength for the fall Derek Veilleux Aug 18, 2015

I’m Katherine Leggat-Barr and I run for Greely High School. I started running in eighth grade while playing soccer as well. While I still play basketball and lacrosse in the winter and spring. sophomore year I decided that cross country was a better fit for me than soccer.

In her own words: Anne McKee - Back stronger than ever Derek Veilleux Aug 15, 2015

Running is something very special to me, as I have spent much of my life on the roads and trails. After discovering ball sports were not really (well, not at all!) my thing after elementary school, I decided to follow in the footsteps of my family and many relatives and join the cross country team.