Future Running Prospects

Sure. But let me ask you this - was it a three mile course or a 5k? Either way, 15:06 is pretty damn good for a high school sophomore. And if you think you are even better at longer distances then I'm sure the Olympic Marathon trials are not out of the question. That is, if you stay healthy and injury free, you train smart under a knowledgeble coach, and you train consistently for the next few years. I wouldn't start running marathons yet though. Starting marathons this early could be detrimental to future performance.

I am no expert but if it really was 3 miles and you run because you love to and are not worried about burning out you are in great shape for a OTQ.

But you've got a long road ahead to stay in the game. How did you do at your state meet?

Set up some primary goals such as getting to state winning state getting your team to state winning state as a team getting to an national caliber race (footlocker or nike team nationals) getting ranked getting into a good college program running nats etc.