Ella Parsley '22 Recruiting Profile

Hi, I'm Ella! I am a very passionate and dedicated runner who is super excited to run throughout college. I find happiness in working hard and putting everything I have into races, workouts,  and recovery! I am ready to take my running to the next level, and am willing to do whatever it takes to improve. Not only that, but I am thrilled to be part of a passionate, hard-working, and supportive team! I am a very energetic and empathetic person, and strive to be the best teammate I possibly can. I adore everything about the cross country spirit, team, and camaraderie!  I always am setting new goals for myself, which I am consistently striving to achieve, and then continuing to improve my fitness even more!

I have competed in high school cross country for the past 3 seasons, and I am currently running distance track for my first season ever. I have dedicated both my freshman and sophomore year spring seasons to focus on Triathlons! As a result of my hard-work and determination, I was invited to compete at the Junior National Championships last August, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Although the race was cancelled due to Covid, and I have not been able to compete in any triathlons since last February, it has provided me with the time to connect with my running at a deeper level. The work I have put into triathlons at a young age had allowed me to excel in half-marathons, consistently winning my age group in half-marathon races since I was 12 years old by building up my endurance base.