#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 823, All about #BrooksXCChamps, some thoughts on #NIKECrossNationals, #GrandSlamTrack files for bankruptcy
This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field!
1. The NXN number 20 was a huge success, congrats to teams NIwott for the Boys and Wayzata for the Girls. Congrats to Jackson Spencer and Natasza Dudek. Watch for our coverage tomorrow on #TheJourneytoCompete, NIKEXC newsletter #10. See the link at www.runblogrun.com or www.runningnetwork.com . To learn about NIKE running, go to www.nikerunning.com .
2. The BrooksXC Champs, presented by Fleet Feet Sports will be held on December 13, 2025! You can watch via streaming, for free starting at 9:15 AM Pacific time. Link is: https://www.flotrack.org/events/14624321-2025-brooks-xc-championships-presented-by-fleet-feet
3. To see the fields for Boys and Girls at Brooks XC presented by Fleet Feet Sports, go to https://soundrunning.run/xchamps ! Learn more about Brooks at www.brooksrunning.com .
South Regional
Charlotte, NC, USA
November 29, 2025. photo by Kevin Morris for Brooks XC
4. I told a bit of the story of how quickly (4 days) that Brooks Running responded to get the championships when Foot Locker cancelled their event of 45 years. Brooks battled HOKA and New Balance for the event.
5. Grand Slam Track, that monstrosity from MJ Gold is now filing for bankruptcy. MJ is claming to come back next year. He will be lucky to get some junior high kids to compete, and for them, he will put the money in escrow. MJ should just retire Grand Slam Track quietly, as he has besmirched his reputation with GST. This is a nightmere for the athletes, vendors and staff.
6. Do not forget about the new Recovery shoe we showed you, the Club Plus, which can be found at www.oofos.com !
7. VerilyStoryworks.com is doing a 3 year series on #JimThorpe, do not miss this chance to invest at www.Republic.com or www.VerilyStoryworks.com ! Shares start at $250!
8. see you tomorrow on #CoffeewithLarry