Applying to American Uni as a international student

I am a student from the UK very interested in applying to study in America for University, particularly the University of Miami, because of my financial situation I will need large financial aid, probably a scholarship. I want to apply November 1st 2024 to start September 2025, so I have about a year and a half to get my application ready. Regarding sports, I am interested in running track, but realistically I know I will probably not be at D1 standard in time for Nov 1st, but, is it still worth me spending a considerable amount of time training even if I am not up to D1 standard? While I do enjoy running and will continue to do so regardless of weather it will helps me apply, I am not hell bent on running at Uni, the main question is, weather or not it is worth it and will it make a reasonable difference in my chances of a scholarship, even if I run at a lower level. Also what would be helpful is if anyone would be able to inform me of what my times should be for 100m 200m 400m etc (minimum-ideal-great) if I was going to include it in my application, what's more I would like to know how to go about informing universities of your sporting ability/accolades as a student from the UK. any advice appreciated.