Chances I can walk on next year.

College Running

12 years ago 09/30/2011 11:06am EDT

I am transferring from a NAIA school to a D1 school and I was wondering what the odds are that I could walk on to this team next year?

Top guy is low 25's

4 guys in the mid to high 26's

7 guys from 27-28 flat.

I am running 27 mid now, and 26 high should come by the end of the season. If I work my ass off this summer I should be close to the 25:xx range.

Should I run some fast track races this spring then email him? I transfer next semester also.

Any input greatly appreciated, and I know that a large part of it is down to the coach and his ideas anyway.

12 years ago 09/30/2011 11:14am EDT

re: Transfer

Transfer wrote:
Should I run some fast track races this spring then email him?

Assuming that "him" refers to the coach, I don't see any reason to wait to email him. Email him now and let him know that you're interested in walking on and tell him your current times. If you run some fast track races in the spring, you can email him again to let him know what you've run, but there's no need to wait until then to make first contact.

12 years ago 09/30/2011 11:28am EDT

re: Transfer

i read the title too quickly and expected an inspiring story about a tragic car crash that left you paralyzed from the waist down, leading you on a courageous journey to rehabilitate your crushed limbs. *sigh* i am more than a little disappointed.

12 years ago 09/30/2011 12:29pm EDT

re: Transfer

Send track times, XC times don't mean anything.

12 years ago 09/30/2011 1:31pm EDT

re: haha YO

Track times are pretty awful due to being hurt last year. Can I talk to the coach while still on the roster here?

12 years ago 09/30/2011 5:59pm EDT

re: Transfer

Why not wait until XC ends?

There is generally a break between XC and Indoor so you would technically not be in season for a sport. Also, you should be able to gain a bit of fitness by the end of November. I came from a D3 school with a stronger men's team than the one you are describing; it's possible for you to walk on to ANY team. However, it's another thing to make it on the racing roster. I managed to walk onto a D1 team my freshman year with only 1 year of track experience and no XC experience. Most coaches will let you practice with the team.

I would contact him over winter break and introduce yourself to him, what your intent is (walking on) and ask about his style of training and what you can do to begin transitioning (assuming he invites you to practice).

12 years ago 09/30/2011 10:47pm EDT

re: Transfer

Your chances are very good at walking on. If you are running at fast as there 6-12 runners then the coach will definitely let you on the team

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