Abigail Londeree '23 Recruiting Profile

My name is Abigail Londeree, though I usually go by Abbey.  I have been running Cross Country and Track for 6 years now.  I am a 3 time qualifier for the West Virginia State Cross Country Championships and won the 2021 Region 3 Cross Country Race.  My track events include the 3200m, the 1600m and the 4x800m.  I am very interested in trying a field event this year, so I might be competing in the long jump.  

Running has always been a stress relieving hobby for me.  Whenever I go outside, my first thought that comes to mind is running. I always had a lot of energy in me as a kid, so I would take that energy and go out for a run.  My favorite hobbies besides running are drawing, writing and reading.  These help me stay calm if I feel anxious.  I also really enjoy listening to music run to block out the noises that could cause a distraction in my focus.  Before I start a race, I am mentally focused and ready to go.  I avoid as many distractions as possible and my heart, mind, body and soul are focused on the race.  I would definitely consider myself a strong mental runner.  If I see someone I want to catch in a race or heat, I never hold back.  I am a very determined athlete who strives every day to do better. After a race is over, my mind is focused immediately on the next one.

My biggest accomplishment of my running career would have to be winning the 2021 West Virginia Region 3 AAA Cross Country race.  Nobody expected me to win that race or believed I could.  Proving others wrong about my capabilities is my favorite part about myself. If someone doesn't believe in me, I set out to prove them wrong. 

I strive for success, not only in my sport, but in my academics as well.  I take my studies very seriously and I've always put my grades before anything else.  I am a member of the National Honor Society and have a 3.97 GPA.  I have been active in the Health Occupation Students of America and hope to study Physical Therapy.  I have competed in the History Bowl in 8th grade and multiple Social Studies fairs.  English and Social Studies are my 2 favorite subjects, but I strive to do better in every class I take.  I believe I will work even harder on my academics and running at the college level and continue to stay determined.  I am ready to face the challenges that are waiting ahead for me!