Nick Foster Details High School Highlights And College Goals

Apr 26, 2020

For the latest edition of Buckeye State Breakdown, Ann Arbor native, Nick Foster joined us to share his thoughts on the NCAA outdoor season's cancellation, as well as memorable moments from his decorated high school career at Pioneer and team-based goals he's hoping to knock-off as a member of his hometown University of Michigan Wolverines.

Foster, one of the Midwest region's premier distance and XC talents over the last number of years, details his national championship victories, his collection of Michigan state meet triumphs, his spirited battle with Ohio's Vincent Mauri over 1600m during his senior year, plus much more.

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It is an honor to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic careers at the University of Michigan! I'd like to thank everyone for supporting me and helping me reach my goals. I'm beyond excited to join the maize and blue :part_alternation_mark: #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/jLjyVbUXHW
-- Nick Foster (@nickpfoster33) November 14, 2018

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1:50 -- Reaction to canceled season and how he's rebounded
3:45 -- How training has been going since season's cancellation
4:28 -- Recent 3200m Solo Time Trial
5:23 -- Contesting the 10k distance in college XC competition
6:40 -- Recapping 2020 indoor season performances
7:50 -- The quality of Michigan Wolverines' indoor facility
8:55 -- Pressure of being an Ann Arbor native competing for Wolverines
10:18 -- Differences between training and competing at high school vs. college
11:48 -- How the Ann Arbor Pioneer program set him up for success in college
13:20 -- Reflecting on the New Balance Nationals Outdoor 2 mile championship win
14:58 -- Reminiscing on the quality of the Portage Invitational
16:13 -- Discussing memories from the Spartan Invitational
17:17 -- Recollecting on state championship meet wins
18:41 -- Talking about the Midwest Meet of Champions and Brooks PR
20:46 -- How out-of-state competitors from high school are now college teammates
22:03 -- Team goals for the University of Michigan moving forward
23:15 -- Capitalizing on the option to have an added year of outdoor eligibility
24:46 -- Going head-to-head with Vincent Mauri over 1600m during senior year
25:55 -- Nick talking his finishing kick
27:17 -- Advice to high school athletes on the commitment process and freshman season