Jeremiah Tangren '26 Recruiting Profile

Introduction

My name is Jeremiah Tangren, I am a 15-year-old 9^th grader running for The Rams at Regent Preparatory School in Tulsa, OK and The Jenks America Track and Cross-Country club. I have been running since I can remember participating in road races, trail races, triathlons, and since the 2019/20 school year I have participated in Cross country and track events. I prefer events 1 mile through 15k and excel at the 1600, 5k, and 10k distances especially on the trails and in Cross Country.

Goals

• MS – During my 7^th grade career I set for myself the goal of finishing first in every middle school XC race. While I was not able to accomplish that goal finishing in the second position 3 of 6 races I learned a lot about strategy, being a good teammate and good sportsmanship. My goal for the track season was to break 5:00 for the 1600 and to set the school 7^th grade record in the 800, and 1600 distances. By the grace of God and lots of hard work I was able to run a 4:56 1600 and a 2:22 800 accomplishing both goals. During my 8^th grade career in XC I plan to accomplish 6 of 6 first place finishes, which has since been accomplished with my best 2 mile time of 10:25:26. In track I plan to break a 4:45 1600 and set the 8^th grade school records in the 800 and 1600.
• HS – During my high school career I want to run on the varsity team all 4 years continuing to improve my times and stay healthy culminating with my times as a senior being sub 15:00 for the XC 5k and my 1600-time sub 4:00. I would like to represent The South at the Footlocker Eastbay XC Championships. It is also important to me and my parents that I balance my studies with my sport and maintain a 4.0 GPA.
• College – I look forward to attending a division 1 school that is competitive in Cross Country and that has high academic standards. I want to go to a school that will help me to continue to develop as a runner and that cares as much about my physical and mental health as they do my times. I also want to have degree options that will prepare me for my career after running.
• Beyond – I dream big and have high aspirations for myself and would love to represent the United States internationally through Track and Cross Country perhaps even in the Olympics.

Accomplishments

• 2020 XC

3 – first place finishes

3 – second place finishes

Fastest 1 mile time 5:12

• 2021 Track

2:22 – 800

4:56 - 1600

2021 XC

4:48 - 1 mile at Bixby

10:25.26 - 2 mile Pinnacle Conference at Holland Hall 

2022 Track

6 of 6 first place finishes in 1600m 4:54

5 of 6 second place finishes & 1 third place 800m 2:17

2022 XC

16:39.8 - 5k 3rd @ Missouri Southern Stampede

16:28 - 5k 1st @ Edmond Pre-State

16:15.09 - 5k 1st @ State 3A

16:23.29 5k 8th @ Cross Country Couches Youth National Championships

• Trail racing

In the 2020/21 season I have participated in 5k, 5 mi, 8k, 10k, 12k, 16k, 25k and half marathon distances setting course records in each race and am currently leading the points race in the Outlaw 100 trail series.

• Road racing
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5k - 16:51

8k – 30:10

10k – 35:55

15k - 55:05

Half marathon – 1:24:42

Statement of commitment

God has blessed me with the ability, the drive, the opportunity, the mentors, the friends, and the coaching to be a great runner and I have a responsibility to use my gifts to the glory of God.

Statement of blessings

• Coaches

Coach Barber – Jenks America

Coach O’Dea – Regent Prep.

Coach Anderson – Regent Prep.

• Mentors/Training partners

Randy Ellis – Ultra-marathoner and author of Running with Payne

Dominic Halsmer – Runner, ORU professor, and author

Jackson Mazie – XC for Baylor

Natalia Cleveland – State Champion running XC for OSU

Gunner Anderson – Running at OSU

Cayden Dawson - State Champion running XC for OSU

Nick Criser – TU

Cody Jones – 3x State Champion

Drew Tangren - Father

Conclusion

Thank you for looking at my profile. I am excited to start the process of finding the college that will be a good fit for me. Wherever that ends up being I look forward to using my talent and drive for God's glory and to assist you in achieving your teams’ goals.