So i really wanna be an elite distance runner....

Question

so i joined track last year cause i was talked into it and it worked our perfectly...i was the best freshmen...but now im also doing cross country...and i really wanna be an elite runner for like at least a scholarship..

what should my mile and two-mile times be around?

and how do i stay committed to it?...

Answer 1

For some perspective, the New York State high school record in the mile is 4:05 and 2 mile is 8:50; each was set by a guy who made the Olympics.   As someone wrote, you are very good if you run under 4:20/9:25, but if you want to be "elite" you want to approach the first times I wrote.   Being really good as a sophomore does not guarantee that you will continue to get faster as you age.  Learn all you can about running by reading the best web sites about running; here is a guide.

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Answer 2

for a good college you should have sub 4:20 and sub 9:30...you can take some tme off now..but starting junior year you should be running everyday

Answer 3

If you're just starting it now, just follow your coach's lead. You'll figure how you want to make your mileage later on. If you want a scholarship, you should get your mile into at least the 4:20's by the time you're a senior.

Distance running has a tendency to make you question your commitment from time to time. Just think of the reward of getting that scholarship.