Could I run D1?

High School Running Distance

2 months ago 05/19/2024 10:09am EDT

Female High School Sophomore

My PRs:

5k XC - 19:00

3200 - 11:15

1600 - 5:10

My Freshman Year PRs:

5k XC - 21:00

3200 - 11:50

1600 - 5:45

Just wondering if I have a shot at running Divison 1 in college. If I don't, how much better do I need to get to run D1? Also, if anyone has any tips for the recruiting process and getting recruited, please let me know.

Also, this I my first season of spring track (I played a different spring sport), so those are indoor track PRs

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2 months ago 05/19/2024 10:29am EDT

re: runner721

runner721 wrote:
Female High School Sophomore
My PRs:
5k XC - 19:00
3200 - 11:15
1600 - 5:10
My Freshman Year PRs:
5k XC - 21:00
3200 - 11:50
1600 - 5:45
Just wondering if I have a shot at running Divison 1 in college. If I don't, how much better do I need to get to run D1? Also, if anyone has any tips for the recruiting process and getting recruited, please let me know.
Also, this I my first season of spring track (I played a different spring sport), so those are indoor track PRs

I have to say, I was fully prepared to hate on you and tell you to go away but these are actually pretty decent times.

The most important thing to know is that D1 has an extremely wide range -- getting a scholarship from NC State is very, very different than walking on at Central Michigan. So when you say "Can I run D1?", that's sort of a useless question without knowing the specific schools you want to attend. And once you know those schools, go ask the coach, don't ask on LR.

2 months ago 05/19/2024 10:31am EDT

re: runner721

If you continue to improve like you have, you can definitely have a spot at a lot of actually good D1 programs. Keep putting in the work and contact coaches!

2 months ago 05/19/2024 10:59am EDT

re: hmm well

Sorry, I really have no idea about recruiting, what are some of the better schools I might have a chance at? Is there something I need to do to talk to coaches, or is just emailing them enough (also I am aware that I can’t communicate with coaches until this summer, I’m just trying to be prepared)

2 months ago 05/19/2024 12:49pm EDT

re: runner721

runner721 wrote:
Female High School Sophomore
My PRs:
5k XC - 19:00
3200 - 11:15
1600 - 5:10
My Freshman Year PRs:
5k XC - 21:00
3200 - 11:50
1600 - 5:45
Just wondering if I have a shot at running Divison 1 in college. If I don't, how much better do I need to get to run D1? Also, if anyone has any tips for the recruiting process and getting recruited, please let me know.
Also, this I my first season of spring track (I played a different spring sport), so those are indoor track PRs

There are D1 teams you’d already be the number 1 runner on and there are Jucos/NAIA that wouldn’t take you until you get faster. If you run in college don’t make the choice based on what division it is!

2 months ago 05/19/2024 2:18pm EDT

re: runner721

runner721 wrote:
Sorry, I really have no idea about recruiting, what are some of the better schools I might have a chance at? Is there something I need to do to talk to coaches, or is just emailing them enough (also I am aware that I can’t communicate with coaches until this summer, I’m just trying to be prepared)

Look at it from a different perspective.

Odds are you're not going to be a pro runner. Therefore you should be thinking about what college you want to go to for academic reasons, not athletic reasons. Think about what you might want to study, the part of the country you want to be in, how much it might cost to there, and so on. This is no different than what any reasonable guidance counselor would tell you.

Once you have that list, again, email the coach. Get on their radar, update them with your new PRs as they come in.

It sounds more complex than that but it's really not.

2 months ago 05/19/2024 3:23pm EDT

re: hmm well

hmm well wrote:
runner721 wrote:
Female High School Sophomore
My PRs:
5k XC - 19:00
3200 - 11:15
1600 - 5:10
My Freshman Year PRs:
5k XC - 21:00
3200 - 11:50
1600 - 5:45
Just wondering if I have a shot at running Divison 1 in college. If I don't, how much better do I need to get to run D1? Also, if anyone has any tips for the recruiting process and getting recruited, please let me know.
Also, this I my first season of spring track (I played a different spring sport), so those are indoor track PRs
I have to say, I was fully prepared to hate on you and tell you to go away

Why would you behave like that?

2 months ago 05/19/2024 3:43pm EDT

re: CopperRunner

CopperRunner wrote:
runner721 wrote:
Female High School Sophomore
My PRs:
5k XC - 19:00
3200 - 11:15
1600 - 5:10
My Freshman Year PRs:
5k XC - 21:00
3200 - 11:50
1600 - 5:45
Just wondering if I have a shot at running Divison 1 in college. If I don't, how much better do I need to get to run D1? Also, if anyone has any tips for the recruiting process and getting recruited, please let me know.
Also, this I my first season of spring track (I played a different spring sport), so those are indoor track PRs
There are D1 teams you’d already be the number 1 runner on and there are Jucos/NAIA that wouldn’t take you until you get faster. If you run in college don’t make the choice based on what division it is!

Nah, you are good enough to go D1. The funding for most division 1 programs is so much better than division 2. You'll know when you look at your options. Don't end up at an NAIA or D2 where you never can afford to travel anywhere.

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2 months ago 05/19/2024 10:49pm EDT

re: runner721

it's may and you haven't run any outdoor? bull

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