Why Run for HCC Cross Country

 
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WHAT TYPE OF RUNNERS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  • We are looking for runners that love to run and are willing to adopt a running lifestyle.
  • We are looking for runners who want to and will graduate.
  • We are looking for runners committed to improving in the four P’s of Peak Performance (e.g., physiological, psychological, productivity and personal development).
  • We are looking for runners that want to be part of a team and have fun.
WHY RUN FOR HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
 
Academics:
  • Learn in a small classroom environment—22:1 Student/Teacher ratio
  • Academic Advisor specifically assigned to student-athletes
  • Learn at our state of the art campus with excellent technology in every classroom.
  • Study with professors who care about your development as a person and as a student.
  • Library, tutoring center, and computer lab open 7 days a week.
  • Receive the finest academic preparation and quality Associates degree.
  • Transfer to virtually any university and into any major (HCC students have transferred to over 400 universities in the United States).
  • Our team goal is to be recognized as a NJCAA All-Academic Team.
Cross Country:
  • Opportunity to continue to develop as a runner with personalized coaching.
  • Scholarship and other financial inducements available for men and women cross country runners.
  • Great running environment at- one-mile mowed grass path around lake on campus, campus is connected to 37 miles of the Constitution trail, two outstanding parks for running on grass within two miles of campus- Maxwell Park and Fairview Park.
  • Strong running community- many top tier runners, two dedicated running stores, home of Lake Run Club and home to at least one local road race virtually every month of the year. 
  • Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team culture committed to achieving excellence.
  • Winter-Spring training will culminate with a Spring Trip to a major road race event.
  • Year-round coaching and training (daily practice in fall cross country season, meet two times per week during the winter and spring)
  • Competitive fall cross country schedule against NCAA Division I, II and III programs. This will provide great exposure to further your running career.
Living:
  • Bloomington-Normal is a college town and has been rated as one of the top 100 places to live!
  • Newer fully furnished local apartment complexes with washer/dryer and all kitchen appliances located within one mile of campus.  
  • Rent and utilities approximately $500 per person, including cable and internet.
  • Summer opportunity to work and train in Bloomington-Normal with others who have adopted the running lifestyle.