Haylie Walker '26 Recruiting Profile

My name is Haylie Walker and I am currently a Junior at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, VA. My story really started my freshman year when, a week before the high school district championships, I was hit by a car traveling 35 mph while on a training run. After a less-than-fun ride in an ambulance and a lot of tests, I was somehow cleared to return to run just 7 days later and was on the starting line for the district championships. While it was by no means my best race, as I was covered in road rash and lots of bumps and bruises along with a banged-up hip and ankle, I finished the race. My point is, I have a grit and determination that I feel is one of my strongest traits. Whether in the classroom or on the racecourse, I get the job done.

I have been running competitively for Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track since my freshman year. Since then, I have earned my Varsity Letter 7 times, received All District Awards for Cross Country (2024) and Indoor Track (2023), and have been honored with several team awards, including the Girls Team MVP for Cross Country (Fall 2024). During current 2024-2025 Cross Country and Indoor Seasons I have set multiple personal bests including the 5k: 20:03 (1:20 faster than my 2023 time), 3 Mile: 19:50 (over 1:20 faster than my 2023 time), 3200: 11:57 (17 seconds faster than my previous outdoor PR and during a torrential downpour), and recently at the Colonial Forge Showcase on 4/5 set a new mark in the 1600: 5:33 (17 seconds faster than my previous Outdoor time and 7 seconds faster than my previous indoor best). 

My intent is to continue my academic and running career post high school. Currently, I have a cumulative GPA of 3.913 and scored 1110 on my SAT the first time I took it. In addition, I am involved in multiple extracurricular activities including Vice President of the Junior class, the school hype squad and I work part-time as a pro shop attendant at Pohick Bay Regional Golf Course.

I look forward to sitting down and talking with you and learning more about your school and program. Full details on my race statistics are available at Haylie Walker - Stats and Video of my recent performances can be found at http://www.youtube.com/@HaylstormRuns