MileSplit S.D. Elite Series: Maddie Lavin, Vermillion HS

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Maddie Lavin 8th Grade Vermillion Public School

 

What kind of shape are you in heading into this cross country season?

Swims 10 months of the year so it keeps her in good cardiovascular shape

 

How did your track season go last spring? What were your best times, places or races?

Placed 6th in the 2 mile at State and 5th in the Mile (5:19)

 

What did your summer training look like?

Swims competitively and practices 5-6 days a week; did the Sanford Power program in Vermillion through the High School

 

Who do you see as the top individuals in the state (and class, AA, A or B)?

The Girls from Madison SD, Annie Kruse from Yankton

 

What are your favorite workouts?

Hill sprints, Track sprints

 

Favorite music, bands?

Top 40 songs on the radio.

 

Favorite subject in school?

Spanish, Science

 

Hobbies?

Swimming, Gymnastics, Art/Craft projects, Pintrest, hanging out with friends

 

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