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January 25, 2018

Weekend Preview: Clayton Murphy vs. Robby Andrews; Ajee Wilson vs. Charlene Lipsey; an AR Attempt in the 3K; & the Return of the LetsRun.com Singlet

Oh baby. We hope you are ready. Indoor track is BACK in a BIG WAY with action all over the US. In Boston, American Shadrack Kipchirchir wants to run the low 7:30s in the same race where the LRC singlet will be looking for a big PB. In NY, Ajee Wilson and Charlene Lipsey go for the AR and Robby Andrews and Clayton Murphy clash over 800.  In Seattle, these big names will be racing - Galen Rupp, Yomif Kejelcha, Shalane Flanagan, and Sifan Hassan. Plus marathoners Scott SmithAaron Braun chase sub-4:00.
May 11, 2017

Are You Ready For Some Saturday Morning Track and Field? 2017 Shanghai Diamond League Preview: Olympic Champs David Rudisha & Faith Kipyegon Open Their 2017 Seasons, Plus Jebet-Kiyeng Round II in the Steeple

On Saturday morning, it will be time to turn off the cartoons and tell the kiddos they'll be watching track as the Shanghai DL starts at 7 am ET. If you don't have kids, maybe the exciting action will put you in the mood to start a family. 
April 23, 2017

Clayton Murphy Anchors US to 4x800 Gold and Reaffirms His Status as the Current World #1

David Rudisha, are you training hard? Clayton Murphy is in supreme form right now.
March 02, 2017

2017 USA Indoors 600m Preview: What A Clash - Ajee Wilson vs Courtney Okolo Headlines Women's Field as World Record Holder Cas Loxsom Headlines Men's Field

The 600s at USAs feature some very interesting match-ups but none better than Okolo vs Wilson on the women's side. But can the WR holder Cas Loxsom deliver the goods on the men's side or will Donavan Brazier win his first US title?
February 18, 2017

2017 Müller Indoor Grand Prix: Mo Farah and Laura Muir Get European Records, Cas Loxsom and Ben Blankenship Get World Leading Wins

It was a great meet in Birmingham with European records for Laura Muir and Sir Mo. World leaders and wins for Americans Cas Loxsom and Ben Blankenship, plus a Kenyan record for Hellen Obiri.  
February 16, 2017

2017 Müller Indoor Grand Prix Preview in Birmingham: Laura Muir Goes for UK 1K Record, Sifan Hassan vs. Hellen Obiri in 3K & the Return of Mo Farah

Saturday morning cartoons can wait. You need to make sure you've got a few hours on Saturday to watch this meet (8:00 am ET US) as the end of 2017 IAAF World Indoor Tour is a dandy. The US records in the women's 1000 and 3000 very well could go down and yet we don't think Kate Grace or Shannon Rowbury will win their races.
February 09, 2017

A Fan's Guide To The 2017 Millrose Games: Centro Steps Up to Face the Studs in the 3K; Murphy-Andrews Showdown & Rowbury vs. Hassan vs. Grace Headline Wanamaker Miles

Millrose is the most historic indoor meet in the World and our preview is even better. We break it down for your in 4,200 words. Your welcome.
February 02, 2017

WTW: If Only Track and Field Were Run Like the UFC, Come on Usain Don't Be A Chicken, We Take Away A British Record, Could The Russians Do It Clean and The Greatest Gaffe In Track Announcing History

This week in addition to praising Cas Loxsom and Serena Burla, we come up with the dream final race for Usain Bolt, which easily could be reality if Bolt wanted it.
June 05, 2016

2016 Music City Distance Carnival Results

Charles Jock ran 1:14.92 in the 600m to beat out Cas Loxsom (1:14.96), Eliud Rutto and Harun AbdaSarah Vaughn won the 1500 in 4:11.39 from Cory McGee.
March 12, 2016

USA 800 Prelims: Favorites Advance, Though Not Without Drama

Laura Roesler and Ajee Wilson both faced some trouble in their prelims but ultimately advanced to Saturday's final unscathed. Boris Berian and Erik Sowinski had an easier time of it on the men's side.
March 08, 2016

2016 USA Indoors M 800 Preview: Boris Berian Is Going to Worlds No Matter What

Berian has the top time in the field and as the only guy with the World Indoor standard, he's guaranteed a spot at Worlds. But can he hold off a challenge from U.S. indoor champs Cas Loxsom and Erik Sowinski?
January 27, 2016

2016 Camel City Elite Preview: Matt Centrowitz, Shannon Rowbury And Ashton Eaton Headline Fields As Indoor Season Heats Up

The first big US pro meet of the year takes place in Winston-Salem on Saturday afternoon and we'll be there to cover it for you. Centro and Rowbury will both be in the mile while Eaton and wife Brianne Theisen-Eaton tackle the 60m hurdles. Cas Loxsom (800), Brandon Johnson (800), Melissa Bishop (800), Stephanie Garcia (mile), Garrett Heath (3k), Lawi Lalang (3k) and Foot Locker champs Drew Hunter (3k) & Weini Kelati (3k) are also entered.
December 21, 2015

2015 LRC Year-End Rankings, Men's 800: David Rudisha Reclaims His Crown; Boris Berian Tops U.S. List

David Rudisha lost the most races of his pro career this year but he's our #1. We tell you why. How could we possibly rank Boris Berian as the US #1 when he didn't even make the final at USAs? Because Nick Symmonds told us to.
August 22, 2015

Recap: Everything You Need to Know About the Saturday AM Session at Worlds

Evan Jager survived a huge, huge scare on a very good morning session from the Americans as Clayton Murphy filled in admirably for Nick Symmonds to keep his dream 2015 going. All 4 American advanced in the women's 1500m as did druggie Tatyana Tomashova which got some comment from Jenny Simpson.

August 22, 2015

Day 1 Interviews from 2015 IAAF World Championships

Hear what the world's best had to say following the first session at the 2015 IAAF World Championships

August 20, 2015

Men's 800 Preview: A Terrific Showdown Between the Big Three of Mo Aman, Nijel Amos & David Rudisha

The last time David Rudisha, Nijel Amos and Mo Aman raced at a global chamionships, King David mesmerized the world with a 1:40.91 WR. Track fans have had to wait 3 years for the rematch. Which of the Big 3 will win? Or could it be upstart Amel Tuka?