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.
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.
Photo by Chris Swann Recruiting by the Numbers is our new series exploring what it takes to compete in college. We start with the Big 12.
Photo by Luke Vannoy 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.
Discover the top high school track and field athletes across the country with the 2026 MileSplit All-National Honors. See who earned recognition.
Photo by Harold Turk 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.
What Does A Stress Fracture In The Foot Feel Like?
07/09/26
07/09/26
Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of distance runners quite like the possibility of a stress fracture. These are the early warning signs!
Reaction Time: Prefontaine Classic
07/07/26
07/07/26
Breaking down the big moment after the Diamond League came through Eugene, Oregon for the Prefontaine Classic
Carl Lewis With Exclusive MileSplit Interview: Part II
07/06/26
07/06/26
We are back with Carl Lewis as he talks about why Houston, building champions, and the future of the sport of track and field.
Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K Brings HS Runners Together
07/05/26
07/05/26
In this article you can listen to interviews from yesterday's Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K
COACHES CONVERSATION: River Cities Track Club's Mychal Word
07/04/26
07/04/26
Hear what River Cities HC Mychal Word had to say about RCTC's performance at last week's USATF Youth Nationals in Huntsville, Alabama.
Why Alan Webb's 3:53 at the Prefontaine Classic Still Stands
07/03/26
07/03/26
As the Prefontaine Classic returns, we revisit Alan Webb's iconic 3:53 and why America's high school mile record still stands 25 years later.
4 High School Greats Take on the 2026 Prefontaine Classic
07/03/26
07/03/26
Ellery Lincoln, Jackson Spencer, Cooper Lutkenhaus and Tate Taylor face elite pros at the Prefontaine Classic.
Who Needs Altitude? Why Humid Summer Training Still Rocks
07/02/26
07/02/26
Despite what you see on social media, you don't need to flea a mountain oasis to have a monster summer of base-building.
Reaction Time: Paris Diamond League
07/02/26
07/02/26
The Diamond League continues to stay hot, both literally and metaphorically! Breaking down the action from Paris Diamond League
Track-ish: Mia Sirois' Journey From Broken Ankle To Team USA
07/01/26
07/01/26
Mia Sirois joins Track-ish to discuss her comeback from a broken ankle, making Team USA, breaking records, and preparing for World U20s.
2026 Louisiana All-State High School T&F Selections
07/01/26
07/01/26
Discover the top high school track & field athletes in Louisiana with the 2026 MileSplit All-State Honors. See who earned honors this season.
The Complete Guide to Qualifying for State in Every State
06/29/26
06/29/26
We dug through rulebooks, handbooks, and qualification standards to build the complete guide to making state.
BYRD'S EYE VIEW: Another Season Down....Thank you!
06/28/26
06/28/26
In this edition of Byrd's Eye View, Jerry Byrd says thank you to all of those make Louisiana high school track and field great.
Carl Lewis With Exclusive MileSplit Interview: Part I
06/26/26
06/26/26
Carl Lewis Talks Coaching, Athlete Development, and the Future of Track & Field in Exclusive MileSplit Texas Interview.
The Most Complete Look at the 2026 NCAA Championship Field
06/24/26
06/24/26
The most comprehensive look we've ever taken at an NCAA championship field, from international recruits to overlooked qualifiers.