By Hayden Swope
Madelyn Wallace, an Andover cross country runner, is ready to put it all out there on the course for one last season. After an impressive state appearance from her and the Trojans, Wallace has high expectations for the year.
“This season I really have the goal of soaking in every race and moment and making sure to enjoy my last high school season,” Wallace said. “On a more serious note, I have high standards set for myself and really want to place top three at state this year and place well at NXR.”
At the state meet, Wallace had an experience she will never forget, as well as an exciting team placing.
“My most memorable moment is probably last year at state when I ran with a strategy in mind and it worked for me in the end,” Wallace said. “Our team also placed seventh which was the best we had done in my time at Andover.”
Wallace spent all summer training for the fall, but that didn’t slow down as the season began.
“I am preparing with lots of challenging workouts that are pushing my limits and building my endurance,” Wallace said. “I’ve been wanting to improve my endurance and ability to maintain my speed.”
After graduation, Wallace hopes to continue her athletic journey at the next level.
“I plan to pursue a career in Industrial Engineering and also continue my running career,” Wallace said. “I have a few visits lined up and am excited to discover what the future holds for me.”
