reccomendations for small town colleges

Check out North Central College (Naperville, IL), Loras College (Dubuque, Iowa) and Wartburg College (Waverly, Iowa) - all really solid running programs.

With that kind of spelling, are you sure you'll be admitted into college?

i can spell fine my man, i'm not getting eloquent for the empty pit of knowledge known as the lets run forum

What do you want to study in college?

all you have to do is ask chatgpt to do it. Try this next time:

"I possess the proficiency to spell without hindrance, my dear interlocutor, yet I find myself disinclined to engage in the pursuit of eloquence for the benefit of the vacuous chasm of wisdom commonly recognized as the Let's Run forum."

history with a minor in art history or poly sci depending on what's available

St. Lawrence in Upstate NY has the small town vibe and a great running tradition, and athletic facilities/support are better than most D1's.

Naperville isn't a small town unless you're from Chicago. OP, check out Marietta, Washington & Lee, the Claremont Colleges in CA (kind of small town, but LA has sprawled so much I'm not sure if it really feels like it), Cal Poly SLO, Binghampton, UCSC, haverford (right outside philly, so not sure it has a small town vibe), Cornell, Brown, VA Tech, Tufts, Trinity, Grinnel (real small town), Purdue, William & Mary. Some d3s, some d1s.

Williams, Amherst, W&L, Pomona (slightly bigger)

Alamosa CO. Adams State.

My dude. these times are not "trash". That the problem with LR, if you don't run the top .005% of times in the country people will come after you. It's funny that LR posters happend to be the fasters runners ever without ever doing anything in the sport (most real elites don't have time for this nonsense). I work with high schoolers all the time and the amount of social comparison leading to depression/anxiety is disturbing.

Your times are solid and you have a year to improve. Additionally, a ton of runners make huge leaps in college.

St. John's, Carleton and St. Olaf in Minnesota all should merit a look. Strong academics, good team culture, and strong running for the D3 level.

Might check out Grinnell in Iowa

Patriot league schools are mostly in small towns and are D1, most of their guys are around your ability level

Amen! Great times. Don't sell yourself short.

Mcneese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Great small town with a Cajun vibe.

As an AI language model, I don't have real-time data or browsing capabilities, so I cannot provide you with the most up-to-date information on college programs. However, I can suggest a few colleges in the Midwest known for their small-town settings and strong men's cross country programs based on historical information:
1. North Central College - Located in Naperville, Illinois, North Central College has a strong cross country program and is situated in a suburban small-town environment.
2. Luther College - Located in Decorah, Iowa, Luther College is known for its scenic campus and successful cross country program.
3. Wartburg College - Situated in Waverly, Iowa, Wartburg College has a highly regarded cross country program and offers a small-town atmosphere.
4. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this university has a successful men's cross country program and is situated in a picturesque small-town setting.
5. Gustavus Adolphus College - Located in St. Peter, Minnesota, Gustavus Adolphus College offers a strong cross country program and is set in a small-town environment.

Remember to conduct further research and explore each college's official athletics website, team records, and other resources to gather the most accurate and up-to-date information about their men's cross country programs.

Certainly! Here are more 10 colleges in the Midwest that are located in small towns and have notable men's cross country programs:
1. Grinnell College - Grinnell, Iowa
2. Carleton College - Northfield, Minnesota
3. Saint John's University - Collegeville, Minnesota
4. Calvin University - Grand Rapids, Michigan
5. Hope College - Holland, Michigan
6. St. Olaf College - Northfield, Minnesota
7. Ohio Wesleyan University - Delaware, Ohio
8. Allegheny College - Meadville, Pennsylvania (close to the Midwest region)
9. Illinois Wesleyan University - Bloomington, Illinois
10. Washington University in St. Louis - St. Louis, Missouri
These colleges offer a combination of small-town settings and competitive men's cross country programs. However, it's essential to conduct your own research to ensure the current status of their programs and their suitability for your specific needs.

bro just stop with all the "I'm pretty trash ngl" humble brag stuff, you've got solid PRs and stand out among many athletes your age.

What do you mean a small town school with the "budget of a d1"? Do you mean has great facilities and showers you with gear? Or do you mean is highly competitive compared to its setting?

I don't think it would be easy to find a small school with insanely good facilities and tons of free gear. That stuff is mostly in the power 5 schools. And who cares about that stuff anyway. Hardware is what counts.

As a NYer, I can't give you much for recommendations other than Idk what the St Lawrence guy is talking about. If you wanted a d3 that sounds out among the rest in NY, go for SUNY Geneseo. Small town school, nationally ranked men's and women's teams. Their mens DMR won the d3 title this year. I don't/didn't even go there, so don't think I'm just hyping them up for no reason. Brockport is another small town up and coming team, RPI is solid but in a more urban setting. A few d2s, but only 1 that stands out, and it is a christian school. There are a couple d1s but not many that stand out besides Syracuse--another urban school.

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