In this week's Byrd's Eye View, Jerry Byrd takes a look back at some of the top performers on the girls' side during the 2026 track and field season.
In this week's Byrd's Eye View, Jerry Byrd takes a look back at some of the top performers on the girls' side during the 2026 track and field season.
Josh Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record with a historic 3:42.66 at the 2026 London Diamond League, becoming the fastest miler ever.
A sixth-man tie-breaker pushed an unheralded team from Corpus Christi to unseat perennial powerhouses and claim the state title. This is that team's story.
Photo by Kirby Lee Find the full schedule and ticket information for the 2026 USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York.
On July 18, Josh Kerr will chase the WR in the mile, but he’s also chasing a feeling on the track. With Amazfit, he has become a data-driven athlete.
COACHES CONVERSATION: Ruston's Dustin Cochran (Part 2)
07/17/26
07/17/26
In the article below, you will be able to watch Part 2 of Jerry Byrd's Coaches Conversation with Ruston XC head coach Dustin Cochran.
COACHES CONVERSATION: Ruston HC Dustin Cochran
07/16/26
07/16/26
In this week's MileSplit LA Coaches Conversation, Jerry Byrd visits with Ruston cross country head coach Dustin Cochran.
How an AAU Junior Olympic Champion Became a Pro Triathlete
07/15/26
07/15/26
Former AAU Junior Olympic champion Reese Vannerson has become one of America's top young triathletes and is now chasing Olympic gold in Los Angeles.
Track-ish: The Story Behind Zacchaeus Brocks' 110mH Record
07/15/26
07/15/26
Go behind Zacchaeus Brocks' historic 12.98 that broke the high school 110m hurdles record as he discusses faith, AAU, and Team USA.
How to Deal with Piriformis Syndrome
07/15/26
07/15/26
Most runners don't know what the piriformis is - but when it starts bothering them, it's all they can think about. Here's how to handle piriformis pain.
LA's Top Club Track Marks This Past Week: Boys Overall
07/15/26
07/15/26
Highlighting the best track and field performances produced in Louisiana this past week (July 6-12) during Club Season competition by boys from all age classifications and divisions combined.
LA's Top Club Track Marks This Past Week: Girls Overall
07/15/26
07/15/26
Highlighting the best track and field performances produced in Louisiana this past week (July 6-12) during Club Season competition by girls from all age classifications and divisions combined.
Reaction Time: Monaco Diamond League
07/14/26
07/14/26
Catch the highlights from the Monaco Diamond League, featuring Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s world-record 1000m, Julien Alfred’s dominant 200m win, and more.
How to Treat IT Band Syndrome
07/13/26
07/13/26
IT band syndrome, one of the more common - and frustrating - injuries runners of all levels deal with, can be tricky to treat, but it's not impossible to do so!
BYRD'S EYE VIEW: 2026; A Season to Remember (Part 1)
07/12/26
07/12/26
In this article, MileSplit LA's Jerry Byrd looks back at some of the most memorable performances of the 2026 La. HS season.
What Is A Tempo Run? How To Run It The Right Way
07/11/26
07/11/26
Tempo runs, not to be confused with threshold runs, should be a staple for all distance runners. Here are the basics you need to know about tempo runs.
What Does It Take To Compete In The Big 12?
07/10/26
07/10/26
Recruiting by the Numbers is our new series exploring what it takes to compete in college. We start with the Big 12.
Trackflation: Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Train
07/10/26
07/10/26
The MileSplit community says training is the biggest reason athletes are getting faster. So we looked back 20 years to see what that argument looks like.
2026 MileSplit All-National Outdoor Track and Field Honors
07/10/26
07/10/26
Discover the top high school track and field athletes across the country with the 2026 MileSplit All-National Honors. See who earned recognition.
Course of History: Van Cortlandt Park
07/09/26
07/09/26
New York City's Van Cortlandt Park features one of the most famous cross country courses in the world - learn about its history and what makes it so special.