The title of the thread speaks for itself. I graduated from a large DI school and possibly could have elected to run had I decided to do so. But I decided not to because I didn't think I had the talent/capacity to handle the volume and intensity of DI distance training and undergraduate academics. I realize that some runners major in underwater basket-weaving, but how do a lot DI runners who take their studies seriously balance academics and athletics? I am not concerned with other sports; I just want some insight into how distance runners do it, especially in season.