Valerie Valencia '26 Recruiting Profile

I aspire to competitively compete in running as long as possible. I’ve been competing in running since the freshman year of 2022 in both Varsity Cross Country and Track. Creating new PRs throughout the season such as 20:03 for a 5k, 12:39 for a 3200m, 5:51 for 1600m, and 10:26 for 4x800m. Throughout the seasons I’ve developed a deep passion for running; I’ve learned to build relationships, embrace challenges, and use failure as a learning opportunity. In addition, this passion is used outside running such as in the classroom, I’ve learned to use my drive to continue striving to receive a 3.8-4.0 GPA. I’ve gone to sectionals and state for cross country as well as regionals for track. I believe I could become an asset to any college or university because of the determination, resilience, and passion I have for running and academics. The strength that I have comes from Christ who empowers me to continue to strive and never give up or settle despite the circumstances that may lay ahead and to remain hopeful through it all. Therefore, I aspire to competitively compete in running as long as possible because I know with God all things are possible.