Athlete Criteria

USAT is looking for athletes who fit the following criteria:

Collegiate Runners

• For men, a 10k PR of Sub-32’ or 5k of 15:20.
• For women, a 10k PR of Sub-35’ or a 5k of 17:00.
• Athlete has a swimming background from high school or club.
• Athlete has little desire or insufficient ability to compete in professional running post-graduation.

Collegiate Swimmers

• NCAA qualifier, especially in middle distance, distance free, or IM events.
• Athlete has either a running background in high school or is identified by the swim coach through dryland training to be a fluid, competent runner with future potential.
• Athlete has little desire or insufficient ability to compete in professional swimming post-graduation.
• Athlete has the potential to have a “runner’s build” once the swim emphasis is changed to run emphasis.