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March 14, 2024

The TEN Preview: Nico Young Debuts, Alicia Monson Chases AR, & Karissa Schweizer Returns

A ton of studs, including Grant FisherWoody KincaidLuis GrijalvaAbdihamid Nur, and Moh Ahmed, will be chasing the 27:00 Olympic standard. Plus Centro and Jager in the 1500.
February 28, 2024

2024 World Indoors Viewing Guide: Record Breakers, Lyles v Coleman, & Can An American Win the 1500?

We break down all of the track action to watch in Glasgow, including a heavyweight 60m matchup and whether Cole Hocker can join Matthew Centrowitz and Bernard Lagat as American world indoor champions.
February 28, 2024

World Champ v Olympic Champ v 3:43 Miler: Who Wins the Incredible Men's 3000 at World Indoors?

Between Josh Kerr, Selemon Barega, & Yared Nuguse, three of distance running's biggest stars are racing in Glasgow but only one can win. *MB: Race of the year (so far): Men's 3000 at World Indoors - Who you got? Kerr, Nuguse or Barega?
February 27, 2024

Ranking America's Mid-D/Distance Medal Hopes at 2024 World Indoors

Over the last 5 World Indoors, the US has averaged 3 mid-d/distance medals per meet, and with Yared NuguseCole HockerElle St. Pierre, and Bryce Hoppel, the US should add to that total in Glasgow.
February 15, 2024

2024 USA Indoors Are STACKED: Nuguse Leads Loaded 3K as Lyles & Coleman Square Off in 60m

Get your popcorn ready as the 2024 USA Indoor meet is loaded and bound to entertain. Nuguse faces Cole HockerCooper Teare, and Abdihamid Nur in the 3K with Hobbs Kessler focused on the 1500. In the 60, it doesn't get much bigger than the WR holder against the 100 world champ. Plus can an unsponsored Walmart deli employee end one of the greatest streaks in track and field history? *MB: USA Indoors are LOADED - Official 2024 USA Indoor Discussion Thread,
February 08, 2024

2024 Millrose Preview: Kerr & Nuguse Headline Loaded Races and WR Attempts

Plus Grant Fisher makes his post-Bowerman debut, Elle St. Pierre Jess Hull in the mile, Laura Muir Alicia MonsonNikki Hiltz in the 2-mile, & more. *MB: Offical 2024 Millrose Games Discussion Thread - Will the men's mile and 2-mile WRs fall?
February 01, 2024

Meet the 10 Men With an Outside Shot at Making the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Team

On paper, men like CJ AlbertsonFutsum Zienasellassie, and Teshome Mekonen aren't favored to make it to Paris, but one of them could do it with a breakout race in Orlando.
January 31, 2024

2024 Olympic Marathon Trials Preview: Meet the "Big Six" Contenders for Paris

Emily Sisson and Betsy Saina are flying high while there are questions about Aliphine Tuliamuk and Molly Seidel. Pluis who are Rojo's two-wildcards?
January 31, 2024

2024 Men's Olympic Trials Preview: Conner Mantz, Galen Rupp Among Favorites to Make the Team

We've whittled the 214 men's entrants down to eight serious contenders to make the team. Will the favorites deliver or could an outsider sneak onto the team?
January 18, 2024

2024 USA XC Preview: Hocker & Teare v the Bor Brothers, Kelati Tries to Keep Rolling

Cole Hocker, Cooper Teare, & Drew Hunter are among the notable names challenging defending champ Emmanuel Bor and his ace steepler brother Hillary. *MB: 2024 USATF Cross Country Champs - Hocker, Teare, Kelati and more!!
January 11, 2024

2024 Houston Half Marathon Preview: Galen Rupp Tunes Up & Weini Kelati Debuts

How will Rupp and Sara Hall look with the Olympic Trials just 3 weeks away? Boston/NYC Marathon champ Hellen Obiri leads the women's field where Weini Kelati will make her debut. Coach Stephen Haas is pumped as he thinks Kelati will eventually be "world-class" in the marathon.
November 30, 2023

2023 Valencia Marathon Preview: 5K/10K World Record Holder Joshua Cheptegei Makes Historic Debut

For the 1st time in nearly 50 years, the men's 5,000 and 10,000 WR holder will debut in the marathon while still being the best in the world on the track. Former HM world record holder Kibiwott Kandie and Kenenisa Bekele are also running, while Almaz AyanaGenzebe Dibaba, and 2019 Boston champ Worknesh Degefa lead the women's field.
November 17, 2023

Laurie Henes Says Katelyn Tuohy "Is In Better Shape Than She's Ever Been" Ahead of 2023 NCAA XC Meet

Plus UVA coach Vin Lananna explains why Saturday's meet has sold out to the public.
November 16, 2023

2023 NCAA XC Women's Individual Preview: Who Has The Edge in Valby-Tuohy II?

Tuohy topped Valby in 2022 but Valby destroyed Tuohy at Nuttycombe this year. Who wins this much-anticipated rematch in what very well could be their final NCAA showdown?
November 15, 2023

2023 NCAA XC Women's Preview: Surging NAU Tries to Derail NC State 3-Peat

No women's team has three-peated since Stanford (2005-07) while the NAU women have never won NCAA XC. Will one of those droughts change on Saturday?
November 15, 2023

2023 NCAA XC Men's Preview: The NAU-OSU Rematch Should Be Incredible

NAU beat OSU on a tiebreaker a year ago and both teams could be even better in 2023. Who will win it all in Charlottesville?
November 02, 2023

NYC Media Day, Part 1: Jepchirchir May Not Race Due to Calf Injury, Cheserek Has Been Training with Kelvin Kiptum

Peres Jepchirchir's fall was going great until she developed a calf injury last weekend. Plus Letesenbet Gidey reveals what she learned from her marathon debut.
November 02, 2023

2023 NYC Marathon Men's Preview: Who's the Favorite, Ed Cheserek Debuts, & Could Cam Levins Win?

Ethiopians Tamirat Tola and Shura Kitata are the favorites, but there are some intriguing longer shots in the final World Marathon Major of 2023. Could former NCAA stars King Ches or Cam Levins actually win a major? *MB: 2023 NYC Men: Could King Ches or Cam Levins really win a major?
October 06, 2023

Ruth Chepngetich Plans on 66:00 or Faster First Half, Kelvin Kiptum Details His Buildup, & Why Sifan Hassan Ran Those Post-Race Workouts in Budapest

Plus Conner Mantz has thoughts on the Olympic Marathon Trials and the qualifying system.