Thanks for making this video, it was super helpful. I’m applying to schools right now and am hoping to run at the next level, either on a D1 club team or D3 varsity. I ran a 17:14 in cross country this fall after running 20:08 two years ago when I started running, and think that I can keep up that improvement in college. I’ve been talking with coaches and was invited to come stay overnight, so pretty much all of these tips were applicable to me right now. I’m glad I watched this video because I feel more confident about who to take on this whole new level of picking a school.

Thanks for the great video Zach!

@ZachLevet

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Parker!! I will continue making running videos... I won't follow in Ryan's footsteps (but props to him for all he's done for himself)! I really am committed to making running videos though, but don't be alarmed if there's a creative video thrown in every now and then!

@maxcharlsen3098

5 жыл бұрын

Parker Max haha I know Ryan got so annoying

@annabushlack2086

5 жыл бұрын

He just did

@MaxBowyer

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

By far the most helpful recruitment video for running!! Thank you so much for this and if you have any other tips please post another video :)

Great info bro, super helpful to kids in any sport

you should've said "I haven't hit those times (YET)"

So I’m a junior in high school and hope to run in college however my PR’s aren’t at college level material yet, I do plan on running a lot and going to the gym in the winter and summer but any tips on how I could get my times down enough for colleges to look at me and be recruited?

@chaseanspach2799

5 жыл бұрын

PurpleYeti run a lot of mile over the summer and at least 60mpw senior year and do 2 speed workouts per week and be consistent and the times will follow

Hey Zach, I’m new to this channel but I love your content! I’m a senior in high school and only have 2 more cross country meets left but then track follows after. My fastest 5K time is 18:30 but I believe I can beat 18:00 before the season is over. My best 1600m time from last track season is a 5:07 but I know without a doubt that I’ll beat 5:00 this year. My best 800m time is 2:08. Do you think these times are good enough for some colleges? I know they’re not the best but I love running with everything I have and I want to keep going at cross country and track for as long as I can. Thanks!

@johnrowsell2362

5 жыл бұрын

For a d1 college those times aren’t good enough to get any form of scholarship, but you could probably make the walk on team at the college you want, and if you get fast enough while you are in the team they can offer you a scholarship while you’re in college

I currently have a clavical injury, unfortuanetly cutting my cross season short this year and I am a sophomore in high school. Any tips for getting back into condition, once I am somewhat capable of running again?

Hey Zach! What grade should I send emails to coaches? I’m a sophomore with decent times rn, but have a lot of improving to do.

What do you think would be a decent 5k time that some smaller D1 colleges might show interest? I ran a 17:43 in the fall and should be in the 16's this year

Who's watching in August 2020?

Hey Zach, I was just wondering if you could talk a bit about what your times were and how you progressed throughout high school. I’m currently in 8th grade and my goal is to one day run in college, and it would be great to know what your times were throughout your years in high school so I could have an idea of how I need to progress. Thanks.

Good for football players too, not just runners

I started running in junior year and ran 4:18 1500m but my xc times aren't the best (17:04). Do you think that colleges would let me on with these times? Emailed a few coaches but got no reply :/

@MariusMurabito

5 жыл бұрын

Chai capili that’s very solid times. Keep reaching out. And if nothing happens, walk-on and try out for the team.

I'm a freshman in Highschool with shit times. Why am I watching this

@mileselfutbol

5 жыл бұрын

Ricky Ferguson because your only a freshman, so you have time to work hard and get yourself into a situation that this video applies to. It’s good to know ahead of time.

@BrookAhlberg

5 жыл бұрын

You can improve your times! Work hard ! You never know what’ll happen! Commit to your running and you can achieve great things!

@Milk-jt6ry

5 жыл бұрын

just curious... what are your times?

@arthurmeyers7506

5 жыл бұрын

I was a freshman with shit times 6 months ago showed up to practice every day and what do you know I PRed by over 25 seconds for the first four races of the season and got my first two medals and two first place team trophy's. It sounds stupid when people tell it to you as a freshman but legit anything you set your mind to is possible

@spammingcheetah9262

5 жыл бұрын

literally me

I’m a junior but I am just only starting running this year because I only just now realized how much I like running, I’m in my very first cross country season and so far my best 5k is 23:23, do you think I could have potential to get good enough before I graduate in 2020?

@noahballard1469

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been through the process as well and yes you can you don’t have to run D1 to run in college. You could drop time and still run D2 or D3 or even NAIA the decision is yours just put yourself out there. If you really want to run in college it’s possible.

Would it be too soon to talk to coaches in freshman year to see what the standards would be

What schools were u looking at?????

Where else did you visit

What year did you send the coaches your stats?

@ZachLevet

5 жыл бұрын

Most of the time people send coaches their stats at the end of junior year or towards the beginning of senior year! I sent mine at the beginning of my senior year!

@claytaylor4750

5 жыл бұрын

@@ZachLevet so would it be a bad idea to send something as a freshman? I ran 17:09 on Thursday and won my varsity race!

@ethanpapa4676

3 жыл бұрын

@@claytaylor4750 Hows cross country and track been? would love to hear how those times have improved

What majors are you studying?

Sophmore running 17:45 for 5K can I make it to D1 or D2

@billybuckingham8263

5 жыл бұрын

Keep training and get down to 16s then definitely

@willroder3182

5 жыл бұрын

I ran some 17:40s as a freshman and then 16:40s as a sophomore and this year I had the blunt realization of the amount of work I should have put it instead of relying on talent . I only improved down to a 16:30 and a 15:57 3 mi.and instead of winning my state race. Which I should have done I ended up getting 3rd.My best advice is to get rid of excuses to not going on runs . Always get it done even if you aren't in the mood . It will set a positive precedent for the future . Ik for me it dropped my mile time dramatically and I hope you can find it in you to push yourself. It's a great feeling ! Best of luck

Will you be running at the Roy Griak Meet or The Chili Pepper Meet this season?

@ZachLevet

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly I won't be!

@ikebranstad7631

5 жыл бұрын

@@ZachLevet roy griak?

What 5k time do u have to run to run in college

@ZachLevet

5 жыл бұрын

There is no set cross country time that you have to run, but a lot of colleges have standards for track times that they like you to have hit before they talk to you or bring you on visits. Obviously, some schools are flexible and at the time that I talked to W&M, I actually didn't have the standards that they wanted!

@gabesuarez8184

5 жыл бұрын

Zach Levet d3 is like ~19 right?

@compfrags9369

5 жыл бұрын

Gabe Suarez around that time, some shitty kid from my school went to a d3 school to pursue his “career”

@finallyucanstop6991

3 жыл бұрын

Comp Frags dang that guy is slow

I ran 1:57 800m and a 4:48 1600m are my times good enough I haven’t been contacted by any schools yet (Going into my junior year btw)

@tannerwilliams4366

5 жыл бұрын

Super Saiyan no offense dude but a 1:57 isn’t good enough for d1 and d2 colleges to reach out to you. A 4:48 is much less impressive as well. I’m sure with decent training you could use your 1:57 in the 800 to drop to a 4:15-4:25 in the 1600. Colleges only reach out to runners that are one of the best in their state. You have to catch college attention. You can’t wait on them unless you’re running like a 4:10 in the mile and 1:53 in the 800. Best of luck sir. You still have a solid amount of time being that you’re only a junior

I live in Germany why am i watching this

Rule #1: Don't fail out.

Hey Zach , I'm a Virginia 5A runner like you were but at Maury and was wondering if you have any cross country tips . My current Pr's are 2:14 800 and 11:50 3200 19:35 5k on Saturday also what event do you think I'm best at based off my PR's ( im a sophomore ) thanks

@ZachLevet

5 жыл бұрын

That's so cool to hear that you also ran in 5A!! I love seeing the community that's forming here on this channel, so I must thank you for your support before anything. In regards to the cross country tips question, I actually made a whole video of tips!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f62urK-whq-8f9I.html If you want some more tips or have any more specific questions after watching just reach out and let me know!! I have a ton of tips both broad and specific that I just didn't have time to address in the video. & I'd say your 800 may be the best, but as a sophomore, you'll probably see a lot of development in all areas as you get more training under your belt! I'd try to not specialize or define yourself as a runner till you've really established a clear niche! Just keep working hard each day at practice and never neglect to small things! Sleep, nutrition, and core/ from drills are small things, but they can have a huge impact on taking you to the next level!

@doms.geckos

5 жыл бұрын

@@ZachLevet Thank you so much !

@heinousmf

5 жыл бұрын

dude those were my exact pr's last year except for the 800 which was 2:13 and I'm a sophomore too

@doms.geckos

5 жыл бұрын

@@heinousmf dang that's crazy today i pr'ed in the 5k and ran 18:42

@heinousmf

5 жыл бұрын

Domenic Crosswell congrats dude! My last race is Tuesday and I'm trying to hit 18:20

Hey Zach just wanted to get some input from you about potential college running. I’m a junior 6A runner from Texas, I ran4:50 1600 a 10:50 3200 my sophomore track season and this year, my junior year, I’ve run a 16:54 5K. Just wondering what types of colleges you think I might be able to attract. Thanks.

@ZachLevet

5 жыл бұрын

There are definitely opportunities for you to run in college, but I can't say at exactly what level yet!! Junior year is a big one for development, and it looks like you've already made a big leap from your outdoor track times (based off that one 5k time). I'd recommend just doing all you can to improve this year, but just try to not get too wrapped up in the times. If you're training hard, the times should follow, and improvements on your track times will be key for colleges! Best of luck and feel free to keep reaching out and updating me!! I'll always be here for advice

@chriswilliams7980

5 жыл бұрын

Zach Levet thank you so much for getting back to me! I’ll definitely try not to get wrapped up in the times and just keep trying to train hard. Thanks.

im a freshman and i want to get into the 200m and 400m i’m 14 and 6’2 but i’m really fast, any tips

this didn't age well

@veronicamarotta337

4 жыл бұрын

why?

@ArturoDelCastillo4

4 жыл бұрын

Hes no longer in college