College D1 recruiting

High School Running Distance

8 years ago 06/16/2015 8:36pm EDT

I'll be a senior (female) this year in high school and I'm really into the physchology and physiology aspects and such of running. I actually was able to take a kinesiology class this year in high school so I do know what I am doing....But anyways Id love to be able to run D1. However, my running program ar school is awful and my coaches honestly have no idea what they are doing. During track season i ran a 5:19 1600 and then ran the 3200 the rest of the season will an 11:09 at the final meet and this was with 20-25 mpw all season with no long day or strides. I know I have potentional and I know how I should be training but I just couldn't mKe that work with my current high school program/strict coaches (it's my way or your off the team coaches) other than myself, the next best runner on my team runs an 11:54 3200 and our team is fairly large (unfortunately our coaches are very old fashioned)..... Would I stand any chance of being recruited by a fairly good D1 school or would my times need to be better? Would they listen if I explained my situation?.... I do plan on running in the mornings once school starts so that I can bump my miles up to around 40 but I know colleges don't look as closely at xc times and I'll be making my college decision before track season.

8 years ago 06/16/2015 9:22pm EDT

re: COLLEGEBOUNDRUNNER

I just graduated and am headed to a D1. Your situation describes mine perfectly. I too ran less than 25 mpw, sometimes less than 15. I would definitely take the route of explaining your situation to as many coaches as you can. Don't be afraid to send more than one email either if they don't respond the 1st time. I sent 3 emails to NAU before I finally got a reply. It ended up working and the coach offered me a spot on the team.

You should be able to walk on at a decent college if you explain your situation. If that doesn't work out, you should get into contact with some good junior colleges. You might end up saving even more money in the long run if you get a scholarship after 2 years there. Junior college track programs thrive off of people with similar situations like you. Some junior college coaches are very knowledgeable, and could help you cut those times significantly.

8 years ago 06/16/2015 9:28pm EDT

re: COLLEGEBOUNDRUNNER

11:09 alone would secure you a spot at a solid amount of Mid Level D1's. Before concerning yourself with basing your decision solely on division, make sure the school is stout and fits what you are aiming to accomplish. Don't fall into any bs recruiting "promises". D1 athletics is a business and a coach will pretend to have and be a lot of things that they aren't in order to secure more commitments with no expense at all. (Walk-Ons). I was offered 4 D1 scholarships out of highschool and seemingly ended up at the worst of the 4. Coach is an absolute liar, made the transition incredibly hard for majority of freshman class. Not to mention nearly all of coaching staff was laid off before our arrival. I was very low mileage in hs too and then he pushed us upwards of 75-80 at our peak, and here I am injured. Junior, leaving the program.

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