Karleigh Osborn '21 Recruiting Profile

After transitioning from soccer to XC my sophomore year, I found a new passion for running.  I had a successful first season and made it to state with our team.  I learned a lot about strategy and pacing that first year.  I loved running so much that I decided to join the track team in the Spring rather than pursue another season of soccer, and I focused on long distance.  I was an alternate for the Drake Relays that season.  The summer before junior year I ran two open 5k races.  I placed first for all women/all divisions in July (Urbandale, Iowa) and first in my division in September (South Bend, Indiana.)  I was chosen to be a captain my junior year for XC.  This was the first time a junior had been selected at my school.  Unfortunately, my ambition contributed to a stress fracture and cut my junior season short.  I have healed and am working towards a successful Junior track season currently.  I am a serious student and a strong academic institution is a priority for me.  I hope I can enjoy running this much long after college, but also want to make important contributions to society through a rewarding career someday.