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Run a Mile Wtih Swampscott Senior Matt Mahoney
Take a virtual run with Swampscott High School senior Matt Mahoney.
You may know that he's a cross-country star at Swampscott High School, but did you know he's going to be continuing his running career at Brown University next year?
Get to know Swampscott senior Matt Mahoney a little better.
Patch: What were you doing right before you started filling out this questionnaire?
Matt: Talking with my sister.
P: What is your favorite sport?
M: My favorite sport is cross country.
P: Where did you pick it up?
M: I ran cross country in middle school but started to get serious about training when I started high school.
P: What do you eat on race day?
M: On race days I normally eat a light breakfast with some fruit or granola bars a few hours before the race.
P: What workout/run sticks with you as being particularly brutal during your time running at Swampscott High School?
M: A progression workout I did this winter on the track stands out to me as being very challenging. Also, a few runs through Salem Woods last year where I tried to keep up with my former teammate, Peter Hale.
P: If you're out for a run and you can only listen to one song, what is it?
M: Hummer by The Smashing Pumpkins.
P: What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
M: Basketball.
P: What's the next personal best you're aiming for?
M: I'm aiming to run sub-15 in the 5K and close in on the 9 minute barrier for 2 miles.
P: How long have you lived here?
M: I've lived in Swampscott for 17 years.
P: What's your favorite thing about living here?
M: My favorite part of living in Swampscott is being close to the water.
P: Who has been your biggest on-field influence?
M: My coaches Jeff Bartlett and Joe Tenney have been my biggest on-field influences. I wouldn't be where I am right now without their daily support and encouragement.
P: How about off-the-field?
M: My parents and sister have been my biggest off-field influences.
P: What would be your message for an incoming freshman?
M: I would tell an incoming freshman to always give his/her best effort, whether it be in school or on a sports team. Being consistent will help you to improve in almost anything.
P: What are you doing right after this interview?
M: After this interview, I plan on watching the second half of the Celtics game.
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