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- [September 9,  2026, Week 1,  Day 3, Wednesday,   Your Fall 2026 XC Season has just begun!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-9-2026-week-1-day-3-wednesday-your-fall-2026-xc-season-has-just-begun/) - Workout for Wednesday, September 8, 2026, Fall XC Season, Week 1, Day 3 We are now in the first week of your fall cross-country season (we will go 16 weeks)! In the fall of 2026, over 587,000 high school boys and girls will race cross country! This is Week 1, Day 3, of the
- [The Women’s 1,500 meters Moves forward in Brussels!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-womens-1500-meters-moves-forward-in-brussels/) - Georgia Hunter Bell not on the podium How can you run 3.56 in a Women’s 1500 meters and come fourth? It is a comment on how the event has moved forward. That was the experience of Georgia Hunter-Bell in the Diamond League final. That one race, however, should not detract from a wonderful season for
- [A Fantastic Women’s 800 meters in Brussels!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/a-fantastic-womens-800-meters-in-brussels/) - Women’s 800 The women’s 800 is arguably the hottest ticket in town. Earlier this year, Keely Hodgkinson broke the World Indoor 800m record, but Keely has been suffering from injuries this summer. However, we understand she will be in the World Ultimate next weekend. Audrey Werro, only 22, has been running sensational times and winning all
- [Three Exciting Women’s Jumps in Brussels](https://coachingathleticsq.com/three-exciting-womens-jumps-in-brussels/) - The Jumps There were three intriguing women’s jump disciplines on day 2 of the Diamond League final. In the women’s high jump, Yaroslava Mahuchikh is the world record holder and generally the one to beat. Nicola Olyslagers is the reigning World Champion, and she jumped 2.20 in the recent Zurich Diamond League. However, in Brussels, Eleanor Patterson
- [Day Two in Memorial Van Damme:  Fine performances in Brussels!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/day-two-in-memorial-van-damme-fine-performances-in-brussels/) - Diamond League Final Day 2 Overview Day 2 of the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels delivered, arguably, even better than day one. The program was largely a mirror image of day one. If men’s pole vault was on day one, then women’s was on day 2, etc. The main, 2-hour TV program consisted of
- [Chase Jackson Makes History: Two ARs for shot put in one week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/chase-jackson-makes-history-two-ars-for-shot-put-in-one-week/) - Chase Jackson has had a most excellent 2026. Indoors, Chase Jackson won both the US Indoor title and the World Indoor title! The World Indoor title, where she threw 20.14m for the win, was the first indoor title of her career! Earlier in the season, Chase said she was focusing on the indoor season because
- [Jackson 21.14m DLR/WL, Kebinatshipi 43.40 DLR/NR, 4 More MR at Brussels](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jackson-21-14m-dlr-wl-kebinatshipi-43-40-dlr-nr-4-more-mr-at-brussels/) - Jackson 21.14 DLR/WL, Kebinatshipi 43.40 DLR/NR, 4 more MR BRUSSELS (BEL, Sep 4): New Diamond League records by Chase Jackson in the shot put (21.14 world lead) and Collen Kebinatshipi in the 400m (43.40) highlighted the first day of the 50th Allianz Memorial Van Damme and DL Final. Faith Cherotich (8:51.61), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (1:41.80), Emmanouil
- [The Men’s 110m hurdles promised so much](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-mens-110m-hurdles-promised-so-much/) - Men’s 110 hurdles The men’s sprint hurdles promised so much. The new world record holder, Ja’Kobe Tharp, was one of four athletes to have clocked a sub-13, three of them this season. In Brussels in 2012, Aries Merritt ran 12.80, the then world record. To add to the drama, there was a faulty start – with
- [September 8,  2026, Week 1,  Day 2, Tuesday,   Your Fall 2026 XC Season has just begun!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-8-2026-week-1-day-2-tuesday-your-fall-2026-xc-season-has-just-begun/) - Workout for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Fall XC Season, Week 1, Day 2 We are now in the first week of your fall cross-country season (we will go 16 weeks)! In the fall of 2026, over 587,000 high school boys and girls will race cross country! This is Week 1, Day 2, of the
- [September 7,  2026, Week 1,  Day 1, Monday,   Your Fall 2026 XC Season has just begun!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-7-2026-week-1-day-1-monday-your-fall-2026-xc-season-has-just-begun/) - Workout for Monday, September 7, 2026, Fall XC Season, Week 1, Day 1 We are now in the first week of your fall cross-country season (we will go 16 weeks)! In the fall of 2026, over 587,000 high school boys and girls will race cross country! This is Week 1, Day 1, of the
- [September 6, 2026, Week 11, Day 7, Sunday, Last Day of Summer Mileage](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-6-2026-week-11-day-7-sunday-last-day-of-summer-mileage/) - Workout for Saturday, September 6 , 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 11, Day 7 Time for the summer mileage program. This is the end of week 11, one to go! (We will begin the fall season on Labor Day) We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build
- [Amy Hunt was third in Brussels in the 200 meters](https://coachingathleticsq.com/amy-hunt-was-third-in-brussels-in-the-200-meters/) - Amy Hunt was third in Brussels. Julien Alfred won the 200m in the Diamond League final in Brussels. Amy Hunt was third. What a season it has been for Amy. Those 4 gold medals at the European Championships, a Commonwealth silver medal, GB champion at 100m, and, going back, the silver medal at the World
- [September 5, 2026, Week 11, Day 6, Saturday,  a day at the Races !](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-5-2026-week-11-day-6-saturday-a-day-at-the-races/) - Workout for Saturday, September 5, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 11, Day 6 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week eleven We are providing our readers (coaches
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 935, September 2, 2026, Diamond League Finals, Ultimates Games and XC](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-935-september-2-2026-diamond-league-finals-ultimates-games-and-xc/) - This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 935, our nearly daily podcast on all things track & field. We began our podcast in June 2022. Our topics: 1. Diamond League Finals 2. USATF Indoors in Indy in 2027, 2028 3. Ultimate Games coming to Budapest 4. Cross country is here! See you tomorrow on Coffee with
- [The Diamond League Finals Visit Memorial Van Damme!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-diamond-league-finals-visit-memorial-van-damme/) - Diamond League Final The Van Damme Memorial in Brussels was also the Diamond League final. In 1976, Ivo van Damme, a Belgian athlete, gained two Olympic medals in the 800 and 1500 meters but tragically died in a road accident later that year. 2026 saw the 50th anniversary of his death. As part of the
- [September 4, 2026, Week 11, Day 5, Friday,  Eleventh week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-4-2026-week-11-day-5-friday-eleventh-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Friday, September 4, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 11, Day 5 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended on June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week eleven. We are providing our readers
- [Femke Broeders Bol: “I never expected to be this fast in the first season…”](https://coachingathleticsq.com/femke-broeders-bol-i-never-expected-to-be-this-fast-in-the-first-season/) - BRUSSELS (BEL): Femke Broeders-Bol on her switch to the 800m: “I never expected to be this fast straight away in my first season. At first, I underestimated myself. I literally had to overcome barriers in the 400-meter hurdles, but in the 800 meters I had to overcome mental barriers. Since then, I’ve learned not to
- [Masai Russell: ” I want to become a legend in this sport!”](https://coachingathleticsq.com/masai-russell-i-want-to-become-a-legend-in-this-sport/) - BRUSSELS (BEL): “I want to become a legend in this sport,” says Masai Russell. “I’m running really consistent times this season; all the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place. The job’s not done yet. Sport is all about winning titles, starting this Saturday. To be regarded as a legend in the sport, you
- [Duplantis, Russell, Dos Santos and Werro to headline DL Finals](https://coachingathleticsq.com/duplantis-russell-dos-santos-and-werro-to-headline-dl-finals/) - Duplantis, Russell, Dos Santos and Werro to headline DL Finals BRUSSELS (BEL): 17 reigning individual Olympic champions and 16 reigning World champions will compete in the Memorial van Damme on Friday and Saturday. Athletes will battle at the King Baudouin Stadium for the 2026 Diamond League Finals trophies, and there is still a chance to
- [Did Jakob Ingebrigtsen Electrify the European Championships?](https://coachingathleticsq.com/did-jakob-ingebrigtsen-electrify-the-european-championships/) - Editor’s note: Jakob Ingebrigtsen excited many fans with his big 5000 meters in Birmingham! The fans loved it at Alexander Stadium and the fans worldwide went nuts. Jakob has races in Brussels and then Budapest to complete his outdoor track and field season. Last month, Jakob Ingebrigtsen surprised many people with his 5,000-meter victory after
- [Did Josh Kerr Just Save the Commonwealth Games ?](https://coachingathleticsq.com/did-josh-kerr-just-save-the-commonwealth-games/) - Editor’s note: Josh Kerr is at the top of his game. His Olympic medals (two), his World Champs gold (three) are impressive. His world-record mile took him to another level. In this piece, I wanted to consider his decision to race the Commonwealth Games, and how it helped the sport! Let’s be clear. I like
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 934, September 1, 2026: Diamond League Finals, Ultimate Games](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-934-september-1-2026-diamond-league-finals-ultimate-games/) - Coffee with Larry, Episode 934, September 1, 2026. This is Coffee with Larry, our nearly daily podcast from RunBlogRun. Established in June 2022, Coffee with Larry celebrates daily the sport we love with updates on the world of track & field. Our topics; 1. Van Damme Memorial: A great Diamond League season ends! 2. Ultimate
- [September 2, 2026, Week 11, Day 3, Wednesday,  Tenth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-2-2026-week-11-day-3-wednesday-tenth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 11, Day 3 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 11 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week eleven. We are providing our readers (coaches
- [Nadia Battocletti, 3:57.54 NR, Mykolas Alekna, 71.50MR at Bellizona](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nadia-battocletti-357-54-nr-mykolas-alekna-71-50mr-at-bellizona/) - Battocletti 3:57.54 NR, M. Alekna 71.50 MR BELLINZONA (SUI, Aug 30): Nadia Battocletti sped to an Italian 1500m record of 3:57.54 for victory at the GalAthletics Bellinzona (WACT Silver) with 6630 spectators. Battocletti led four athletes under the 4:00 barrier, with Addison Wiley (3:58.96 PB) and Aster Areri (3:59.54) taking second and third, respectively, with
- [Rajindra Campbell, 22.59 m NR, Leendart Koekemoer 44.52 U20NR shine in Brescia](https://coachingathleticsq.com/rajindra-campbell-22-59-m-nr-leendart-koekemoer-44-52-u20nr-shine-in-brescia/) - Campbell 22.59 NR, Koekemoer 44.52 U20NR BRESCIA (ITA, Aug 30): Rajindra Campbell produced three throws over 22 meters, including a Jamaican record of 22.59m in the shot put, for victory over double European champion Leonardo Fabbri with 21.99m at the Grand Prix Brescia (WACT Silver). A capacity crowd of 3000 saw Nigeria’s Favor Ofili winning
- [Coffee with Larry, August 31, 2026, Episode 933, Weltklasse, Brussells end Diamond League season!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-august-31-2026-episode-933-weltklasse-brussells-end-diamond-league-season/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our almost daily podcast for RunBlogRun. Our podcast is about the glorious sport of track and field. Our topics: 1. Great Zurich meeting, some more thoughts 2. Van Damme memorial coming this week 3. Ultimate Games 4. Decastar with Nafi Thiam 5. The shoe wars, UTMB 6. Cole Hocker, Parker
- [September 1, 2026, Week 11, Day 2, Tuesday, Time for the Tempo runs to begin (oh, and hills)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/september-1-2026-week-11-day-2-tuesday-time-for-the-tempo-runs-to-begin-oh-and-hills/) - Workout for Tuesday, Septembeer 1, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 11, Day 2 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily
- [Coffee with Larry, August 29, 2026, Episode 932, Weltklasse Astounds, Athlos goes from two meets to one!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-august-29-2026-episode-932-weltklasse-astounds-athlos-goes-from-two-meets-to-one/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the RunBlogRun nearly-daily podcast. We talk global track and field. The podcast was founded in June 2022. Our topics: 1. Zurich Weltklasse, the house of World records, delivers 25th and 26th WRs! 2. Masai Russell sets a WR in the 100m hurdles in 12.09 3. Alison Dos Santos sets a
- [August 31, 2026, Week 11, Day 1, Saturday,   Final week of summer mileage program!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-31-2026-week-11-day-1-saturday-final-week-of-summer-mileage-program/) - Workout for Monday, August 31, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 11, Day 1 We are now in the final week of a eleven-week build for your summer mileage. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to fall cross country. We will be sending our weekly
- [August 30, 2026, Week 10, Day 7, Sunday, Lets put in some miles this week! Long run day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-30-2026-week-10-day-7-sunday-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-long-run-day/) - Workout for Sunday, August 30, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 10, Day 7 Time for the summer mileage program. This is the end of week 10, one to go! (We will begin the fall season on Labor Day) We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to
- [Masai Russell sets 100m Hurdle World Record of 12.09 at Zurich’s Weltklasse!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/masai-russell-sets-100m-hurdle-world-record-of-12-09-at-zurichs-weltklasse/) - The 100-meter hurdles is one of the most exciting events in our sport. Sprint hurdles require impeccable technique and nerves of steel. Masai Russell has both of those attributes! This writer remembers when Tobi Amusan ran her world record at the 100m hurdles. It was in the semi-finals of the Eugene World Championships, just four
- [August 29, 2026, Week 10, Day 6, Saturday,   Tenth  week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-29-2026-week-10-day-6-saturday-tenth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Saturday, August 29, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 10, Day 6 We are now in week 10 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to fall cross country. We will be sending our weekly
- [2 World records: Russell 12.09 and Dos Santos 45.80, also Werro 1:53.70 DLR/WL](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2-world-records-russell-12-09-and-dos-santos-45-80-also-werro-153-70-dlr-wl/) - 2 World records: Russell 12.09 and Dos Santos 45.80, also Werro 1:53.70 DLR/WL ZÜRICH (SUI, Aug 27): Two world records in 40 minutes crowned an unforgettable evening at the Weltklasse Zürich Diamond League: Alison Dos Santos 45.80 in the 400m hurdles, and Masai Russell 12.09 in the 100m hurdles. Sold-out Letzigrund watched also a
- [Weltklasse Zürich Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), 26-27 August 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/weltklasse-zurich-letzigrund-zurich-sui-26-27-august-2026/) - Weltklasse Zürich Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), 26-27 August 2026 Men’s 200m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: -0.4 1 Kenneth BEDNAREK USA 19.62 8 2 Sinesipho DAMBILE RSA 19.82 7 3 Andre DE GRASSE CAN 20.03 6 4 Makanakaishe CHARAMBA ZIM 20.10 5 5 José FIGUEROA PUR 20.32 4 6 Bryan LEVELL JAM 20.32 3 7 Timothé MUMENTHALER SUI 20.34 2 8 Reynier MENA CUB 20.73 1 Men’s 400m – Promotional Event Final 1 Yuki Joseph NAKAJIMA JPN 44.62 2 Edoardo SCOTTI ITA 44.70 3 Kirani JAMES GRN 44.83 4 Vernon NORWOOD USA 44.92 5 Lionel SPITZ SUI 45.29 6 Ricky PETRUCCIANI SUI 45.99 7 Manuel GERBER SUI 46.08 8 Haydn BROTSCHI SUI 46.16 Men’s 800m – Promotional Event Final 1 Emmanuel WANYONYI KEN 1:41.76 2 Djamel SEDJATI ALG 1:41.83 3 Slimane MOULA ALG 1:43.52 4 Jake WIGHTMAN GBR 1:43.76 5 Gabriel TUAL FRA 1:43.89 6 Wyclife KINYAMAL KEN 1:44.25 7 Navasky ANDERSON JAM 1:44.31 8 Ramon WIPFLI SUI 1:44.76 9 Ivan PELIZZA SUI 1:45.05 Mohamed ATTAOUI ESP DNF Patryk SIERADZKI POL DNF Maciej WYDERKA POL DNF Men’s 1500m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Cole HOCKER USA 3:31.71 8 2 Phanuel Kipkosgei KOECH KEN 3:31.84 7 3 Yared NUGUSE USA 3:31.85 6 4 Anass ESSAYI MAR 3:32.05 5 5 Jakob INGEBRIGTSEN NOR 3:32.16 4 6 Hobbs KESSLER USA 3:32.35 3 7 Vincent CIATTEI USA 3:32.50 2 8 Robert FARKEN GER 3:32.63 1 9 Jake HEYWARD GBR 3:32.73 10 Ethan STRAND USA 3:32.95 11 Timothy CHERUIYOT KEN 3:33.01
- [Silesia Delivers Quality (Kamila Skolimowska Memorial)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/silesia-delivers-quality-kamila-skolimowska-memorial/) - Silesia delivers quality The Kamila Skolimowska Memorial Stadium, host of the Silesia Diamond League, is one of the best on the Diamond League circuit – all the more so when full of Polish track and field fans. The negative is that Chorzów is not the easiest city to get to. Poles love their athletics and
- [Coffee with Larry, August 26, 2026, Episode 931, Amby Burfoot, Joe Henderson writes again, more](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-august-26-2026-episode-931-amby-burfoot-joe-henderson-writes-again-more/) - This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 931, August 26, 2026. Our topics: 1. Amby Burfoot turns 80, a homage to former RW editor 2. Joe Henderson writes again; check out his Facebook posts; learn more about this great writer on running at https://joehwritings.blogspot.com/2017/04/running-commentary.html 3. Zurich Diamond League, big races today 4. Brussels, the lure of
- [August 28, 2026, Week 10, Day 5, Friday,  Tenth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-28-2026-week-10-day-5-friday-tenth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Friday, August 28, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 10, Day 5 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week ten. We are providing our readers (coaches
- [August 27, 2026, Week 10, Day 4, Time for the hills!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-27-2026-week-10-day-4-time-for-the-hills/) - Workout for Thursday, August 27, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 10, Day 4 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily
- [U.S. performances in Silesia Diamond League (August 22-23, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/u-s-performances-in-silesia-diamond-league-august-22-23-2026/) - The Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial Stadion Śląski, Chorzów (POL), 22-23 August 2026, is, from any viewpoint, an incredible success. This year, the meet drew 38,000 fans to Stadion Śląski, who were entertained by strong performances from their Polish athletes and global stars and soon-to-be stars! Here are the performances by Americans in Silesia! Men’s 100
- [Top British Performances in Silesia (August 22-23, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/top-british-performances-in-silesia-august-22-23-2026/) - Stuart Weir has written over 1.5 million words for RunBlogRun. At the European champs, Stuart wrote 24 columns, over 12,500 words. Stuart did a piece on Amy Hunt for Lausanne and Oblique Seville for Silesia. He has some family obligations, so I am posting the Brits in the Meet column for Silesia . I will
- [Five Final Thoughts on Lausanne Diamond League (August 20-21, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/five-final-thoughts-on-lausanne-diamond-league-august-20-21-2026/) - For the past month, we have had national championships, then the Commonwealth Games, and last week, the European Athletics Championships! The Lausanne Diamond League Meeting, held August 20-21, 2026, at the Stadium Pontaise, is a wondrous meet that captures the flavor of Swiss and European Athletics! This writer loves the meet, visiting it over the
- [Alekna 72.58 DLR, Duguma 3:55.06 WL, Dos Santos 46.43 WL in Chorzow!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/alekna-72-58-dlr-duguma-355-06-wl-dos-santos-46-43-wl-in-chorzow/) - Alekna 72.58 DLR, Duguma 3:55.06 WL, Dos Santos 46.43 WL CHORZÓW (POL, Aug 23): The penultimate Diamond League meeting before the Finals featured two world leads, one Diamond League record by Mykolas Alekna (72.58), and six more meeting records, including two from yesterday and one equaled in the women’s high jump. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Oblique
- [Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial Stadion Śląski, Chorzów (POL), 22-23 August 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/silesia-kamila-skolimowska-memorial-stadion-slaski-chorzow-pol-22-23-august-2026/) - Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial Stadion Śląski, Chorzów (POL), 22-23 August 2026 Men’s 100m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: +1.4 1 Oblique SEVILLE JAM 9.83 8 2 Kenneth BEDNAREK USA 9.87 7 3 Christian COLEMAN USA 9.93 6 4 Kayinsola AJAYI NGR 9.94 5 5 Gift LEOTLELA RSA 9.95 4 6 Andre DE GRASSE CAN 9.96 3 7 Akani SIMBINE RSA 9.96 2 8 Ronnie BAKER USA 9.97 1 9 Emmanuel ESEME CMR 9.99 Men’s 100m – Diamond Discipline Heat 1 Wind: +1.9 1 Oblique SEVILLE JAM 9.90 8 2 Gift LEOTLELA RSA 9.92 7 3 Akani SIMBINE RSA 9.93 6 4 Christian COLEMAN USA 9.94 5 5 Ronnie BAKER USA 9.94 4 6 Lachlan KENNEDY AUS 10.08 3 7 Jordan ANTHONY USA 10.16 2 8 Owen ANSAH GER 10.22 1 9 Jeremiah AZU GBR 10.26 Men’s 100m – Diamond Discipline Heat 2 Wind: +1.2 1 Kenneth BEDNAREK USA 10.03 8 2 Andre DE GRASSE CAN 10.07 7 3 Kayinsola AJAYI NGR 10.07 6 4 Emmanuel ESEME CMR 10.07 5 5 Sam BLASKOWSKI USA 10.14 4 6 Romell GLAVE GBR 10.14 3 7 Ackeem BLAKE JAM 10.26 2 8 Trayvon BROMELL USA 10.26 1 9 Dominik KOPEĆ POL 10.32 Men’s 400m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Busang Collen KEBINATSHIPI BOT 43.59 8 2 Rai BENJAMIN USA 43.83 7 3 Zakithi NENE RSA 44.37 6 4 Jacory PATTERSON USA 44.41 5 5 Attila MOLNÁR HUN 44.68 4 6 Jereem RICHARDS TTO 44.72 3 7 Chris BAILEY USA 44.77 2 8 Bayapo NDORI BOT 45.18 1 9 Maksymilian SZWED POL 45.35
- [August 26, 2026, Week 10, Day 3, Wednesday,  Tenth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-26-2026-week-10-day-3-wednesday-tenth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 10, Day 3 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week ten. We are providing our readers (coaches
- [Coffee with Larry, August 24, 2026, Episode 930, Big Summer of Athletics, Hello to Running Friends, Diamond League is Back!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-august-24-2026-episode-930-big-summer-of-athletics-hello-to-running-friends-diamond-league-is-back/) - Coffee with Larry has been on slow mode in August. August 24, 2026, Episode 930 We are getting back to the daily schedule. Our topics: 1. Commonwealth Games, Josh Kerr saved the games, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/08/final-thoughts-on-the-commonwealth-games-glasgow-2026.html?swcfpc=1 2. European Champs: Jakob Ingebrigtsen opened the games in style, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/08/five-takeaways-from-the-2026-european-athletics-outdoor-championships.html?swcfpc=1 3. Lausanne, Audrey vs Femke, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/08/athletissima-lausanne-stade-olympique-de-la-pontaise-lausanne-sui-20-21-august-2026.html?swcfpc=1 4. Silesia, 5. Ultimate
- [August 25, 2026, Week 10, Day 2, Tuesday, Time for the Tempo runs to begin (oh, and hills)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-25-2026-week-10-day-2-tuesday-time-for-the-tempo-runs-to-begin-oh-and-hills/) - Workout for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 10, Day 2 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 9 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily
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- [Nadine Visser takes European gold in the women’s 100m hurdles in Birmingham](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nadine-visser-takes-european-gold-in-the-womens-100m-hurdles-in-birmingham/) - Editor’s note: Stuart Weir is in the stadium each day of the European Champs. Stuart has had a busy summer, from Diamond League meetings to British Champs, Commonwealth Games, and now European Champs. Stuart has worked with RunBlogRun since 2013 and has written over one million words for us. We thank Stuart Weir for his
- [2026 European Champs, Day 2, the View from Wisconsin](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-european-champs-day-2-the-view-from-wisconsin/) - Editor’s note: Thanks to the Eurovision Sports App, your editor is covering the EAC remotely from Wisconsin with the helpful comments of Stuart Weir, who is in the stadium. Stuart sends me photos most mornings by WhatsApp and keeps in touch on breaking issues. I am viewing AM sessions around 4:30 Central US time in
- [Birmingham Day 2, Quote of the Day, Result of the Day, Behind the scenes](https://coachingathleticsq.com/birmingham-day-2-quote-of-the-day-result-of-the-day-behind-the-scenes/) - BIRMINGHAM 2026 DAY 2 QUOTE OF THE DAY “I finally have a (European) outdoor medal, and it’s a gold – that feels insane. This is a real relief, honestly. It still hasn’t sunk in completely. This is the medal I’ve wanted for a very long time. Winning by a thousandth, this was unnecessary. I’m a
- [2026 European Champs, Day 1, the view from Wisconsin](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-european-champs-day-1-the-view-from-wisconsin/) - This will be my daily column on the European Championships. I am watching the European Champs nearly every moment, from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, via the Eurovision Sports App, which is wonderful coverage! Sign. up for the app, as it is free! Well done by Eurovision! The daily broadcast is superb! Phil Minishul, Hannah England, Tim
- [Birmingham Day 1, Quote of Day, Results of Day, Behind the scenes](https://coachingathleticsq.com/birmingham-day-1-quote-of-day-results-of-day-behind-the-scenes/) - BIRMINGHAM 2026 DAY 1 QUOTE OF THE DAY “Coming from the lowest of lows to be European champion again means the world to me. Not even I believed it could happen coming here. Only with 600 meters to go, I knew I would win. I doubted myself every day coming into this and every minute
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 927, August 11, 2026, Jeff Shaver Comments on recent coverage of Track & Field](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-927-august-11-2026-jeff-shaver-comments-on-recent-coverage-of-track-field/) - This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 927, August 11, 2026 Our topics: 1. Jeff Shaver’s Comments on World U20, viewing from afar 2. Peanut Harms’ comments on viewing from Eugene 3. The future of the sport, as viewed from World U20 4. NSAF: 42 percent of Team USA came through their NEP programs 5. Brooks
- [August12, 2026, Week 8, Day 3, Wednesday,   Eighth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august12-2026-week-8-day-3-wednesday-eighth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 8, Day 3 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 8 of a ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week 8. We are providing our readers (coaches
- [Jakob’s Back! European Athletics Champs Video Highlights of Day 1, August 10, 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jakobs-back-european-athletics-champs-video-highlights-of-day-1-august-10-2026/) - What an opening day in Birmingham! Special thanks to European-Athletics.org. Great performances! The only issue, per Stuart Weir, was the disappointing crowds, just over 12,944 on day 1. Ticket prices were very high, and food prices in the stadium were outrageous! Leonardo Fabbri impresses with a 22.31-meter throw, leading Italy to gold and Zane Weir
- [Five Takeaways from Day 2, August 11, 2026, at Birmingham 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/five-takeaways-from-day-2-august-11-2026-at-birmingham-2026/) - Five Takeaways from Day 2 Great to see Aikaterini Stefanidi in the Pole Vault qualifying at the age of 36. She is a former World, Olympic, and twice European Champion with a PR of 4.91. She medaled at five consecutive European Championships (2014-2024). I have always found her a most engaging interviewee. I remember being
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- [The Women’s 100m in Birmingham 2026: Amy Hunt moves up from silver to gold!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-womens-100m-in-birmingham-2026-amy-hunt-moves-up-from-silver-to-gold/) - Women’s 100 The women’s 100m took place entirely on Day 1. There was a prelim round in the morning. I have said it before, and I will say it again. To make some athletes run three times, and others just twice, is intrinsically unfair, but that is what happened. Twelve athletes were given a bye
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- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 926, August 6, 2026, Under 20 Champs Impress, Thoughts on Commonwealth Games, European Champs coming!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-926-august-6-2026-under-20-champs-impress-thoughts-on-commonwealth-games-european-champs-coming/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our podcast on RunBlogRun. We do it almost daily, although the last few weeks have been problematic. Here is what we have today! 1. Great first day in Eugene for World U-20s. Here’s a piece by Deji Ogeyingbo on The World Under 20s and Mia and Mariah Maxwell: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/08/mia-and-mariah-maxwell-rule-out-turning-professional-after-world-u20-championships.html?swcfpc=1 2.
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- [August 9, 2026, Week 7, Day 7, Lets put in some miles this week! Long run day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-9-2026-week-7-day-7-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-long-run-day/) - Workout for Sunday, August 9, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 7, Day 7 Time for the summer mileage program. This is the end of week seven, 3 to go! We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to fall cross country. We will be sending our weekly
- [Beacroft 18:40.37 U20WR, Di Fabio 20:57.57 CR lead Day 4, morning session, August 8, 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/beacroft-1840-37-u20wr-di-fabio-2057-57-cr-lead-day-4-morning-session-august-8-2026/) - Beacroft 18:40.37 U20WR, Di Fabio 20:57.57 CR EUGENE (USA, Aug 8): Fresh Commonwealth champion Isaac Beacroft of Australia clocked a new World U20 record of 18:40.37 when winning the 5000m race walk in Saturday morning session of the World Athletics U20 Championships, ahead of China’s Pu Huajia (18:43.70 U20AR) and Nicolo Vidal of Italy (18:56.19
- [Leendert Koekemoer leaves Eugene with bronze and bigger ambitions](https://coachingathleticsq.com/leendert-koekemoer-leaves-eugene-with-bronze-and-bigger-ambitions/) - Koekemoer leaves Eugene with bronze and bigger ambitions For the better part of 350 meters, Leendert Koekemoer was exactly where he wanted to be. The South African was right in the middle of the battle for the World U20 400m title at Hayward Field, with Americans Jayden DeLeon and Quincy Wilson on either side of
- [Emmanuel Kirono ASTOUNDS in 3000m U20WL , Jayden DeLeon takes Epic 400m, Day 3, August 7, 2026 at World Under 20s](https://coachingathleticsq.com/emmanuel-kirono-astounds-in-3000m-u20wl-jayden-deleon-takes-epic-400m-day-3-august-7-2026-at-world-under-20s/) - Kiprono 7:28.28 CR/U20WL, Deleon 44.47 CR EUGENE (USA, Aug 7): Kenya’s Emmanuel Kiprono produced an incredible solo race at world record pace to win the 3000m at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 7:28.28 CR/U20WL, just 0.09sec shy of Yomif Kejelcha’s U20 WR. Frenchman Alois Abraham finished second (7:47.79), ahead of Ojiro Honda of Japan
- [Day 3 at World Athletics Under 20, August 7, 2026, Steeple Under 20 WL, 9:15.81 by Almaz Yohannis!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/day-3-at-world-athletics-under-20-august-7-2026-steeple-under-20-wl-915-81-by-almaz-yohannis/) - Yohannis 9:15.81 U20WL EUGENE (USA, Aug 7): Steeplechase (senior) African bronze medallist Almaz Yohannis clocked a new U20 world lead of 9:15.81 when winning the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the World U20 Champs. She gradually began to pull away from her rivals in the final km and won convincingly ahead of fellow Ethiopian Wosane Asefa
- [August 8, 2026, Week 7, Day 6, Saturday,   Seventh week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-8-2026-week-7-day-6-saturday-seventh-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Saturday, August 8, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 7, Day 6 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 8 of an ten-week build for your summer mileage. This is week 7. We are providing our readers (coaches
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- [August 7, 2026, Week 7, Day 5, Friday,   Seventh week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-7-2026-week-7-day-5-friday-seventh-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Friday, August 7, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 7, Day 5 The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 4 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage. This is week 7. We are providing our readers (coaches
- [On Running Athletes secure seven Commonwealth Game medals](https://coachingathleticsq.com/on-running-athletes-secure-seven-commonwealth-game-medals/) - The shoe brand wars continue. On sent this release to RunBlogRun to showcase the seven medals that ON athletes won in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. In the 1960s, it was adidas, PUMA, and Onitsuka. It was not until the 1980s (Seb Coe, Moscow) that NIKE had its first gold medal. Brooks has always had
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- [Strong first session at World Athletics Under 20 Champs, August 5, 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/strong-first-session-at-world-athletics-under-20-champs-august-5-2026/) - EUGENE (USA, Aug 5): The World U20 Championships first session brought fast 100 m boys times in the first round by Tate Taylor 10.05 (0.0) and Gary Card 10.07 (+0.3). Jamaican Theianna-Lee Terrelonge was fastest in girls heats with 11.21 (+1.2). Team USA was the best in mixed 4×400 m heats with 3:18.26 and will
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- [August 6, 2026, Week 7, Day 4, Lets put in some miles this week! Time for the hills!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/august-6-2026-week-7-day-4-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-time-for-the-hills/) - Workout for Thursday, August 6, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 7, Day 4 We just finished the first six weeks of Summer Mileage The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 6 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage.
- [Bella Nelson has learned a few lessons.](https://coachingathleticsq.com/bella-nelson-has-learned-a-few-lessons/) - Bella Nelson reflects on nerves, family, and her first global championship Bella Nelson has learned a few lessons. She arrived at this year’s championship wearing a United States uniform at a global championship for the first time, and by the time she walked away from the track after the opening round of the women’s 3000m
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- [A fitting finale for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games](https://coachingathleticsq.com/a-fitting-finale-for-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games/) - Editor’s note: Stuart Weir has spent a week in Glasgow, Scotland. This past week, our friend was writing for RunBlogRun and his other media partners, covering a Commonwealth Games 2026. Stuart has a great sense of humor, and sometimes you see it in his columns. His humor is present in this one! Thanks, Stuart! A
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- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 925, July 31, 2026, Glasgow 2026 a Success! More on USATF !](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-925-july-31-2026-glasgow-2026-a-success-more-on-usatf/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our nearly daily podcast (we take a few days off in July and August), on global sport. Fortius Media Group is the producer of Coffee with Larry, which we do for RunBlogRun, our blog, established in 2006. Coffee with Larry began in June 2022. Our topics: 1. USATF Champs: some thoughts, 2.
- [Glasgow 2026, July 31, 2026, Pathirage wins Epic Javelin, Hunter-Bell wins 800m on Day 5!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/glasgow-2026-july-31-2026-pathirage-wins-epic-javelin-hunter-bell-wins-800m-on-day-5/) - Pathirage wins loaded javelin GLASGOW (GBR, Jul 31): Sri Lankan DL meet winner and World leader Rumesh Pathirage topped the javelin with a big 89.75 during Friday evening at the Commonwealth Games. Other medals for India: Olympic winner Neeraj Chopra 85.83 SB and Yashvir Singh 85.41 PB. Fourth remained for double World champion Anderson Peters
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- [Coffee with Larry, July 29, 2026, Episode 924, Exciting USATF Outdoors, Commonwealth Games shines in rainy Glasgow!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-july-29-2026-episode-924-exciting-usatf-outdoors-commonwealth-games-shines-in-rainy-glasgow/) - This is Coffee with Larry! CWL is our podcast, done 3-6 times per week, on RunBlogRun’s YouTube. We post on our 8 websites, runblogrun, and 17 social sites. Tell a friend or two! Our topics: 1. USATF Outdoors, 4 days in Icahn. Thanks to Jeff Benjamin, Tony Gulatta, and Chuck Aragon! 2. Killing the sport
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- [Jack Kimani takes the bronze in CG Glasgow 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jack-kimani-takes-the-bronze-in-cg-glasgow-2026/) - Jack Kimani I have to confess that I didn’t really know anything about Jack Kimani before this year. He is a high jumper who has been based in America. He won the NCAA this year, came second in the British championship, second in the Herculis in Monaco, and then took the bronze medal in the
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- [July 28, 2026, Week 6, Day 2, Lets put in some miles this week! Time for the hills!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-28-2026-week-6-day-2-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-time-for-the-hills/) - Workout for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 6, Day 2 We just finished the first four weeks of Summer Mileage The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 3 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage.
- [The Commonwealth Games 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-commonwealth-games-2026-2/) - The Commonwealth Games The 2026 Commonwealth Games take place in Scotland (mainly in Glasgow) from July 23 to August 2. There will be more than 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories who will compete at Glasgow 2026 across 215 medal events in 16 sports – 10 able-bodied and six integrated para sports. The ten sports
- [July 27, 2026, Week 6, Day 1, Sixth week of Summer Mileage, building summer miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-27-2026-week-6-day-1-sixth-week-of-summer-mileage-building-summer-miles/) - Workout for Monday, July 27, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 6, Day 1 We are now in week six! The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 6. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for
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- [July 25, 2026, Week 5, Day , 6 Saturday,  Fifth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-25-2026-week-5-day-6-saturday-fifth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Saturday, July 24, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 5, Day 6 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 4 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage. This is week
- [WITH BIG NEGATIVE SPLITS, KINCAID & VAUGHT WIN USA 10,000M TITLES](https://coachingathleticsq.com/with-big-negative-splits-kincaid-vaught-win-usa-10000m-titles/) - WITH BIG NEGATIVE SPLITS, KINCAID & VAUGHT WIN USA 10,000M TITLES By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission NEW YORK (23-Jul) — Woody Kincaid and Sydney Vaught were crowned national 10,000m champions here on the first night of the Toyota USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships at
- [2026 USATF Outdoors, Something Old, Something New](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-usatf-outdoors-something-old-something-new/) - 2026 is the first year since 2021 that we do not have a World Championships or Olympic Games. We do have the European Championships (August) and the Commonwealth Games (reduced schedule, next week). Some Observations: Many elite athletes, from Anna Hall to Ryan Crouser, are not competing in the US Champs. Ryan Crouser just announced that he is getting
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- [July 24, 2026, Week 5, Day 5, Friday,  Fifth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-24-2026-week-5-day-5-friday-fifth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Friday, July 24, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 5, Day 5 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 4 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage. This is week
- [July 23, 2026, Week 5, Day 4, Lets put in some miles this week! Time for the hills!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-23-2026-week-5-day-4-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-time-for-the-hills/) - Workout for Wednesday, July 23, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 5, Day 4 We just finished the first four weeks of Summer Mileage The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 3 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage.
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- [On the upswing, Coburn Vying for 11th National title at the USATF Outdoor](https://coachingathleticsq.com/on-the-upswing-coburn-vying-for-11th-national-title-at-the-usatf-outdoor/) - ON THE UPSWING, COBURN VYING FOR 11TH NATIONAL TITLE AT USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS By Rich Sands, @thatrichsands.bsky.social (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. NEW YORK (22-Jul) — For the past two years, the 3000-meter steeplechase has been missing the woman who revolutionized the event in the United States. Emma Coburn,
- [July 22, 2026, Week 4, Day 3, Thursday, Fifth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-22-2026-week-4-day-3-thursday-fifth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 5, Day 3 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 4 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage. This is week
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- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 922, July 20, 2026: Josh Kerr Brings MILE WR back to Great Britain!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-922-july-20-2026-josh-kerr-brings-mile-wr-back-to-great-britain/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the almost daily podcast on global athletics from RunBlogRun. We first began Coffee with Larry in June 2022. My apologies for the background sound today! Our topics today: 1. Josh Kerr runs 3:42.66 in the Emsley Carr Mile in London. 2. Josh Kerr delivered on the announcement that he made
- [KERR GETS MILE WORLD RECORD IN LONDON: 3:42.66](https://coachingathleticsq.com/kerr-gets-mile-world-record-in-london-342-66/) - KERR GETS MILE WORLD RECORD IN LONDON: 3:42.66 By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. (18-Jul) — Like Babe Ruth calling his home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 1932 World Series, Josh Kerr delivered on his bold attempt to break Hicham El Guerrouj’s
- [Audrey Werro won the Women’s 800 meters in Paris (June 28, 2026), What it means!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/audrey-werro-won-the-womens-800-meters-in-paris-june-28-2026-what-it-means/) - Women’s 800 Paris The women’s 800 promised a lot and did not disappoint! The expected shoot-out between Audrey Werro and Femke Bol made it a really fast race. Speaking at the press conference before the Paris race, Audrey Werro said: “My time (1:53.98) in Stockholm was incredible; I didn’t expect to achieve that this year—I
- [Meeting de Paris overview (June 28, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/meeting-de-paris-overview-june-28-2026/) - My apologies for the delays with the Paris Diamond League. I was in the hospital for some testing and evaluations. I am back home, working full time. I had to change some meds and am working out daily (five days a week) in the cardiac training program. Stuart did some fine pieces on Paris, Monaco,
- [July 20, 2026, Week 5, Day 1, Monday,  Fifth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-20-2026-week-5-day-1-monday-fifth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Monday, July 20, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 5, Day 1 We just finished the first four weeks of our Summer Mileage. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 4 of an eight-week build for your summer
- [A World Mile Record](https://coachingathleticsq.com/a-world-mile-record/) - A World mile record In modern parlance, Josh Kerr had manifested. He had announced his intention ahead of time to launch an attack on the 27-year-old world mile record. And he pulled it off. The occasion was right, The London Diamond League, the venue was right The London (Olympic) stadium filled with a capacity 60,000
- [Sixty thousand want WR and stunning performances at the London Olympic stadium](https://coachingathleticsq.com/sixty-thousand-want-wr-and-stunning-performances-at-the-london-olympic-stadium/) - Novuna London Athletics Meet All Diamond Leagues are equal, but some are more equal than others, as George Orwell almost said (Animal Farm, 1945). London is definitely more equal! A 59,000-capacity stadium sold out is unique to Diamond Leagues, and also the biggest attendance at a track meet this year. The London Stadium was built
- [Julien Alfred wins 200 meters in Monaco](https://coachingathleticsq.com/julien-alfred-wins-200-meters-in-monaco/) - Julien Alfred wins 200 in Monaco Julien Alfred has nothing to prove to anyone – 2024 Olympic gold (100) and silver (200), World Indoor 60m gold and Diamond League final winner; 2025 World bronze and Diamond League final winner. In Monaco, she was up against Gabby Thomas, 2024 Olympic 200m champion, 2024 Olympic gold in the 4x100m
- [Nina Kennedy is back!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nina-kennedy-is-back/) - Nina Kennedy is back In the 2023 World Championships, Nina Kennedy and Katie Moon gave spectators a memorable moment when they both cleared 4.90, failed at the next height, and opted to share the gold medal. Nina had a stellar year in 2024, competing 11 times and winning 10. The 10 included the gold medal
- [July 19, 2026, Week 4, Day 7, Lets put in some miles this week! Long run day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-19-2026-week-4-day-7-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-long-run-day/) - Workout for Sunday, July 19, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 4, Day 7 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. This is the end of week four! We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily
- [Josh Kerr Delivers on his March announcement, breaking the MILE record in 3:42.66!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/josh-kerr-delivers-on-his-march-announcement-breaking-the-mile-record-in-342-66/) - In March 2026, Josh Kerr announced that he was going for the twenty-seven-year-old world record for the mile. On July 7, 1999, Hicham El Guerrouj set the WR for the Men’s mile in 3:43.13, with Noah Ngeny in 3:43.30. The race, held in Stadio Olimpico in Rome, was epic. That evening, I was called by
- [July 18, 2026, Week 4, Day , 6 Saturday,  Fourth week of Summer Mileage, putting in the miles!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-18-2026-week-4-day-6-saturday-fourth-week-of-summer-mileage-putting-in-the-miles/) - Workout for Saturday, July 18, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 4, Day 6 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 4 of an eight-week build for your summer mileage. This is week
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- [July 10, 2026, Week 3, Day 2, Lets put in some miles this week! An easy day on Friday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/july-10-2026-week-3-day-2-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week-an-easy-day-on-friday/) - Workout for Friday, July 10, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 3, Day 5 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are now in week 3 of an eight week build for your summer mileage. We are
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- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 916, The NIKE Pre Classic is a great meet, with a domestic broadcast that is frustrating!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-916-the-nike-pre-classic-is-a-great-meet-with-a-domestic-broadcast-that-is-frustrating/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the almost-daily podcast from RunBlogRun. We cover the global world of athletics. Our topics: 1. NIKE Pre Classic: Great races on Day 2, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/07/hiltz-myers-master-the-miles-at-prefontaine-classic.html?swcfpc=1 2. NBC and Peacock provide frustrating viewing for field and track fans 3. Thoughts on performances, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/07/tate-taylor-wins-200-meters-cameron-myers-dominates-the-bowerman-mile.html?swcfpc=1 4. How NBC misunderstands its audience 5. Trying to
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- [Prefontaine Classic Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), 3-4 July 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/prefontaine-classic-hayward-field-eugene-or-usa-3-4-july-2026/) - Prefontaine Classic Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), 3-4 July 2026 Men’s 100m – Promotional Event Final Wind: +0.1 1 Kayinsola AJAYI NGR 9.84 2 Oblique SEVILLE JAM 9.89 3 Christian COLEMAN USA 9.95 4 Kenneth BEDNAREK USA 9.96 5 Ackeem BLAKE JAM 10.06 6 Lachlan KENNEDY AUS 10.09 7 Abdul-Rasheed SAMINU GHA 10.15 8 Brandon HICKLIN USA 10.17 9 Joseph Paul AMOAH GHA 10.19 Men’s 200m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: -0.9 1 Tate TAYLOR USA 19.75 8 2 Letsile TEBOGO BOT 19.93 7 3 Makanakaishe CHARAMBA ZIM 20.11 6 4 Courtney LINDSEY USA 20.19 5 5 Bryan LEVELL JAM 20.20 4 6 Zharnel HUGHES GBR 20.26 3 7 Sam BLASKOWSKI USA 20.32 2 8 José FIGUEROA PUR 20.34 1 9 Adrian KERR JAM 20.78 Men’s 400m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Busang Collen KEBINATSHIPI BOT 44.00 8 2 Rai BENJAMIN USA 44.11 7 3 Chris BAILEY USA 44.58 6 4 Jacory PATTERSON USA 44.88 5 5 Chris ROBINSON USA 44.88 4 6 Khaleb MCRAE USA 44.91 3 7 Vernon NORWOOD USA 44.92 2 8 Ezekiel NATHANIEL NGR 45.32 1 9 Michael NORMAN USA 45.47 Men’s 800m – Promotional Event Final 1 Brandon MILLER USA 1:43.68 2 Cooper LUTKENHAUS USA 1:44.62 3 Donavan BRAZIER USA 1:44.86 4 Bryce HOPPEL USA 1:45.05 5 Eliott CRESTAN BEL 1:45.11 6 Daniel WILLIAMS AUS 1:45.42 7 Yanis MEZIANE FRA 1:45.66 8 Tshepiso MASALELA BOT 1:45.70 9 Noah KIBET KEN 1:46.10 10 Yusuf BIZIMANA GBR 1:46.37
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- [Coffee with Larry, July 2, 2026, Episode 914, All About the NIKE Pre Classic!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-july-2-2026-episode-914-all-about-the-nike-pre-classic/) - This is Coffee with Larry, July 1, 2026, Episode 914. Our topics; 1. Why the Pre Classic is so important. Here’s our preview of each event: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/07/2026-nike-prefontaine-classic-event-by-event-preview.html 2. Why the Pre Classic is so important to NIKE. 3. NIKE’s challenges in the running business. 4. Brands are missing high school business. 5. 2027 Dubai
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Friday,  July 3,  2026, Week 2, Day 5,  Second week of Summer Mileage!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-friday-july-3-2026-week-2-day-5-second-week-of-summer-mileage/) - Workout for Wednesday, July 3, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 2, Day 5 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to fall cross country. We will be sending our weekly training to junior high and high school coaches, beginning
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- [Marcel Jacobs runs 9.67 for 100m (winded-aided t +4.1 m/s) in Eisenstadt!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/marcel-jacobs-runs-9-67-for-100m-winded-aided-t-4-1-m-s-in-eisenstadt/) - Jacobs 9.67w EISENSTADT (AUT, Jul 1): Marcell Jacobs stormed to 9.67w (4.1), third fastest all-conditions 100m time, at the Raiffeisen Austrian Open Eisenstadt, ahead of Romell Glave (9.76w) and Wayde Van Niekerk (9.83w). All sprints were wind-affected, and Jamaicans dominated the 100m hurdles, Megan Simmonds in 12.51w (3.0) over Britany Anderson (12.54w). Austrian wins
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- [Meeting de Paris Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA), 28 June 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/meeting-de-paris-stade-charlety-paris-fra-28-june-2026/) - Meeting de Paris Stade Charléty, Paris (FRA), 28 June 2026 Men’s 100m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: +0.1 1 Trayvon BROMELL USA 9.91 8 2 Noah LYLES USA 9.92 7 3 Lamont Marcell JACOBS ITA 9.96 6 4 Akani SIMBINE RSA 9.97 5 5 Jordan ANTHONY USA 9.99 4 6 Ferdinand OMANYALA KEN 10.02 3 7 Andre DE GRASSE CAN 10.02 2 8 Jeremiah AZU GBR 10.18 1 Men’s 400m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Busang Collen KEBINATSHIPI BOT 43.54 8 2 Zakithi NENE RSA 43.89 7 3 Chris BAILEY USA 44.06 6 4 Matthew HUDSON-SMITH GBR 44.09 5 5 Muzala SAMUKONGA ZAM 44.29 4 6 Jereem RICHARDS TTO 44.53 3 7 Muhammad Abdallah KOUNTA FRA 44.88 2 Men’s 800m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Marco AROP CAN 1:41.84 8 2 Niels LAROS NED 1:43.60 7 3 Tobias GRØNSTAD NOR 1:43.63 6 4 Ben PATTISON GBR 1:43.71 5 5 Eliott CRESTAN BEL 1:44.23 4 6 Louey OUERRAT FRA 1:44.40 3 7 Yanis MEZIANE FRA 1:44.40 2 8 Gabriel TUAL FRA 1:44.92 1 9 Mohamed ATTAOUI ESP 1:45.09 Slimane MOULA ALG DNF Patryk SIERADZKI POL DNF Men’s 1500m – Promotional Event Final 1 Cameron MYERS AUS 3:28.00 2 Azeddine HABZ FRA 3:29.80 3 Jake WIGHTMAN GBR 3:29.95 4 Anass ESSAYI MAR 3:30.17 5 Reynold CHERUIYOT KEN 3:30.28 6 Anas LAGTIY CHAOUDAR FRA 3:30.31 7 Paul ANSELMINI FRA 3:31.36 8 Titouan LE GRIX FRA 3:31.46 9 Flavien SZOT FRA 3:31.81 10 Narve Gilje NORDÅS NOR 3:32.05 11 Fouad MESSAOUDI MAR 3:32.40
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- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Monday,  June 29, 2026, Week 2, Day 1, Second week of Summer Mileage!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-monday-june-29-2026-week-2-day-1-second-week-of-summer-mileage/) - Workout for Monday, June 29, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 2, Day 1 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Sunday,  June 28, 2026, Week 1, Day 7, Lets put in some miles this week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-sunday-june-28-2026-week-1-day-7-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week/) - Workout for Sunday, June 28, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 7 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to
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- [Coffee with Larry, June 26, 2026, Episode 913, Paris DL, NIKE Pre Classic, Brooks XC, NIKE NXN](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-26-2026-episode-913-paris-dl-nike-pre-classic-brooks-xc-nike-nxn/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the nearly daily podcast from RunBlogRun. This is episode 913, for Friday, June 26, 2026. Our topics today: 1. A terrible heat wave is causing havoc in Spain, France, and the UK. 2. Changes to the Paris Diamond League schedule due to the heat. Doors open in Paris at 4:15
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Saturday  June 27, 2026, Week 1, Day 6, Lets put in some miles this week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-saturday-june-27-2026-week-1-day-6-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week/) - Workout for Saturday, June 27, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 6 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to
- [Coffee with Larry, June 25, 2026, Episode 912, All About RBR Summer Mileage](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-25-2026-episode-912-all-about-rbr-summer-mileage/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the almost daily podcast of RunBlogRun. Our topics today: 1. Summer Mileage for Cross Country Success, June 25, workout https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/06/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-thursday-june-25-2026-week-1-day-4-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week.html?swcfpc=1 2. Consistency is key for cross-country runners, 3. Keep it simple, Training tips from members of Swoosh Track Club, https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/12/thejourneytocompete-cross-country-cross-country-training-tips-from-the-members-of-the-swoosh-track-club-flagstaff.html 4. New shoes, get new shoes at the beginning of
- [Massey sweeps throws titles at Hayward Field to stamp World U20 credentials](https://coachingathleticsq.com/massey-sweeps-throws-titles-at-hayward-field-to-stamp-world-u20-credentials/) - Massey sweeps throws titles at Hayward Field to stamp World U20 credentials There is a natural feeling of arrival around Jaslene Massey at Hayward Field, the kind of setting that already looks ready to become part of her story as she prepares to spend the next four years competing for the University of Oregon. The
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Friday,  June 26, 2026, Week 1, Day 5, Lets put in some miles this week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-friday-june-26-2026-week-1-day-5-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week/) - Workout for Friday, June 26, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 5 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to
- [A pair of 800 meter races at the 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Champs](https://coachingathleticsq.com/a-pair-of-800-meter-races-at-the-2026-novuna-uk-athletics-champs/) - A pair of 800s The races of the second day, without question, were the 800s. Jake Wightman won in 1:45.40 from Ben Pattison (1:45.49). Pattison followed his usual pattern of sitting near the back and then making a late surge for the lead. This time, he left it too late, or Wightman was too strong
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 911, June 24, 2026, The Importance of A Summer Mileage Program!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-911-june-24-2026-the-importance-of-a-summer-mileage-program/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun. This is June 24, 2026, Episode 911. We talk about the global sport of athletics that we love, and welcome questions. Our topics: 1. Diamond League, Paris and Pre! www.diamonleague.com. 2. Cross Country, why is it so important? 3. 400m runners on up should
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Thursday,  June 25, 2026, Week 1, Day 4, Lets put in some miles this week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-thursday-june-25-2026-week-1-day-4-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week/) - Workout for Wednesday, June 25, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 4 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for the summer mileage program. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to
- [Tom Walsh Feels like home in Zagreb](https://coachingathleticsq.com/tom-walsh-feels-like-home-in-zagreb/) - Tom Walsh is one of the classiest and most competitive athletes in our sport. His interviews are intense, also very fun, and you are aware that you are with sports royalty. It is not Tom’s attitude; it is his iconic career: World Indoor Championships, World Outdoor Championships, gutty competitions when his back is against the
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- [Yaroslava Mahuchikh takes Zagreb HJ in 1.97 m (good tries at 2.01m)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/yaroslava-mahuchikh-takes-zagreb-hj-in-1-97-m-good-tries-at-2-01m/) - Mahuchikh 197 win ZAGREB (CRO, Jun 24): The women’s high jump took place as a city event on the first of three days of competition at the 76th Boris Hanžeković Memorial (WACT Gold), with World Record holder and Olympic Champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh taking victory with 1.97m. She then passed 199 and tried outdoor WL 201.
- [Athletics Clubs](https://coachingathleticsq.com/athletics-clubs/) - Athletics Clubs – the lifeblood of the sport in the UK The club system is the lifeblood of track and field in the UK. Remember that there are no sports scholarships in the UK. Laura Muir studied Veterinary Science at Glasgow University, doing her training in the early morning or evening as the academic program
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Week 1, Day 3, Lets put in some miles this week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-wednesday-june-24-2026-week-1-day-3-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week/) - Workout for Wednesday, June 23, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 3 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. The NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs ended June 22, 2026. Time for Summer mileage program. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to fall
- [Coffee with Larry, June 23, 2026, Episode 910, the Diamond League delivers!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-23-2026-episode-910-the-diamond-league-delivers/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun. This is episode 910. June 23, 2026. We talk track and field athletics. Please ask questions, and we will try to answer them. Our topics: 1. If the World Cup had been in Wisconsin, what would our friends from Europe have found? 2. Time
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 909, June 22, 2026: Doha DL and 3 High School Championships](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-909-june-22-2026-doha-dl-and-3-high-school-championships/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our almost daily podcast. Today is Monday, June 22, 2026. Episode 909 our topics: 1. Nike Outdoor Nationals, going on day 5 2. NBO, adidas Outdoor, why? 3. British Champs, an Intro, by Stuart Weir, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/06/the-2026-novuna-uk-athletics-championships-june-20-21-2026-intro.html?swcfpc=1 4. USATF U20 5. USATF TV, again, why? 6. Controlling the media, Tracktown USA
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Week 1, Day 2, Lets put in some miles this week!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-tuesday-june-23-2026-week-1-day-2-lets-put-in-some-miles-this-week/) - Workout for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 2 We just finished the three-week pre-season build. Now, as the NIKE Outdoor and New Balance Outdoor Champs end today, June 22, 2026. We are providing our readers (coaches and athletes) with daily suggestions for a summer mileage build to fall cross country.
- [Amy Hunt won the 100 meters](https://coachingathleticsq.com/amy-hunt-won-the-100-meters/) - Amy Hunt won the 100m Amy Hunt staked her claim to be the GB number 1 women’s sprinter in the UK! In some events, the standard is no more than average, events in which the UK would struggle to find one athlete who could challenge for the podium at the US trials. Other events are
- [Dr. Bill Burke, Six Deep Thoughts on the True Character that Gave Los Angeles a Marathon](https://coachingathleticsq.com/dr-bill-burke-six-deep-thoughts-on-the-true-character-that-gave-los-angeles-a-marathon/) - Dr. William “Bill” Burke died on May 29, 2026. Bill was 87. The former tennis commissioner for the LA Olympics, Bill, and his business partner, Marie Patrick, led the seventh attempt to give the City of Los Angeles a marathon, and, well, it stuck. The first year, there were over 10,000 starters (1986). Here are
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- [Coffee with Larry, June 22, 2026, Episode 908, Nike Outdoor Nationals, Doha DL](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-22-2026-episode-908-nike-outdoor-nationals-doha-dl/) - This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 908, June 19, 2026. Coffee with Larry is the almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun. Coffee with Larry began in June 2022, in Springfield, Oregon, while I was covering the USATF Championships, prior to the Eugene World Champs. Our topics today: 1. NIKE Outdoor Nationals on day 2. www.nikeoutdoornationals.runnerspace.com 2.
- [The 2026 NOVUNA UK Athletics Championships, June 20-21, 2026, Intro](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-2026-novuna-uk-athletics-championships-june-20-21-2026-intro/) - The GB Championships and selection trials explained It all started at 11:40 AM on Saturday and finished just before 7:30 PM. As Genesis chapter 1 says, “the morning on the evening was the first day”. It used to be a three-day event, including Friday night. But that seemed a lot of effort for a 2-hour
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- [Doha Meeting  Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), 19 June 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/doha-meeting-suhaim-bin-hamad-stadium-doha-qat-19-june-2026/) - Doha Meeting Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), 19 June 2026 Men’s 200m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: +1.8 1 Sinesipho DAMBILE RSA 19.74 8 2 Makanakaishe CHARAMBA ZIM 19.88 7 3 Alexander OGANDO DOM 19.96 6 4 Selepe Prince PHAEZEL BOT 20.01 5 5 Reynier MENA CUB 20.04 4 6 Kyree KING USA 20.38 3 7 Cheickna TRAORE CIV 20.52 2 8 Robin GANTER GER 20.65 1 Men’s 110mH – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: +1.4 1 Cordell TINCH USA 13.23 8 2 Asier MARTÍNEZ ESP 13.27 7 3 Thomas WILKES FRA 13.28 6 4 Enrique LLOPIS ESP 13.31 5 5 Kendry L. MENÉNDEZ CUB 13.41 4 6 Romain LECOEUR FRA 13.46 3 7 Just KWAOU-MATHEY FRA 13.57 2 8 Jamal BRITT USA 13.85 1 Men’s 3000mSC – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Soufiane EL BAKKALI MAR 8:09.28 8 2 Samuel FIREWU ETH 8:10.44 7 3 Daniel ARCE ESP 8:13.35 6 4 Abraham KIBIWOT KEN 8:15.49 5 5 Abrham SIME ETH 8:16.90 4 6 Niklas BUCHHOLZ GER 8:18.40 3 7 Hailemariyam AMARE ETH 8:22.84 2 8 Ahmed JAZIRI TUN 8:23.47 1 9 Zakariya GIRMA ETH 8:35.68 10 Amos SEREM KEN 8:41.52 Geoffrey Kipkemoi KIRWA KEN DNF Abderrafia BOUASSEL MAR DNF Samuel DUGUNA ETH DQ Faid EL MOSTAFA MAR DNF Eisa GIRMA ETH DNF Men’s High Jump – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Matteo SIOLI ITA 2.29 8 2 Mutaz Essa BARSHIM QAT 2.27 7 3 Oleh DOROSHCHUK UKR 2.24 6 4 Raymond RICHARDS JAM 2.20 5 5 Tyus WILSON USA 2.20 4
- [Coffee with Larry, June 17, 2026, Episode 907, NIKE Outdoor Nationals, Jenny Simpson Update!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-17-2026-episode-907-nike-outdoor-nationals-jenny-simpson-update/) - This is your favorite daily podcast on running, Coffee with Larry! Today we are drinking Lavazza Peerfecto medium roast coffee! Get your caffeine, sit back, and enjoy! Episode 907, June 17, 2026 Our topics: 1. NIKE Outdoor Nationals, June 18-22, https://nikeoutdoornationals.runnerspace.com/ 2. Stars of the future 3. Pre-season Summer Mileage 4. Getting Summer training going
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- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, Thursday, June 11, 2026, Pre-Season, Week 2, Day 4,  Getting started for Summer Training!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-thursday-june-11-2026-pre-season-week-2-day-4-getting-started-for-summer-training/) - Workout for Thursday, June 11, 2026, Pre-Season, Summer Mileage Program, Week 2, Day 4 On June 1, we will begin pre-season for the RBR Summer mileage program, and we encourage runners from 400 meters on up to try it. We will also continue training for track and field through the NIKE Outdoor and New Balance
- [Amy Hunt running into form](https://coachingathleticsq.com/amy-hunt-running-into-form/) - Amy Hunt is running into form It was a good week for Amy Hunt. A solid 200 in Rome, a PR in the 100 in Stockholm, and second place in the 100m in Oslo In Rome, she was fourth in 200, but that was fourth behind Julien Alfred and Melissa Jefferson Wooden! Amy’s time was
- [Coffee with Larry, June 9, 2026, Episode 903, Considering NIL athletes, the NCAA Champs, and more!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-9-2026-episode-903-considering-nil-athletes-the-ncaa-champs-and-more/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our almost daily podcast, somewhere around 10 AM Central Time, US. We began this podcast in June 2022, in Springfield, Oregon, on our trip there for the USATF Champs and World Champs. We have a mug of coffee and talk about track and field. I also answer questions from social
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, June 10, 2026, Pre-Season, Week 2, Day 3,  Getting started for Summer Training!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-june-10-2026-pre-season-week-2-day-3-getting-started-for-summer-training/) - Workout for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Pre-Season, Summer Mileage Program, Week 2, Day 3 On June 1, we will begin pre-season for the RBR Summer mileage program, and we encourage runners from 400 meters on up to try it. We will also continue training for track and field through the NIKE Outdoor and New Balance
- [Coffee with Larry, June 8, 2026, Episode 902, Stockholm Amazes, Werro, Hodgkinson Astound Fans!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-june-8-2026-episode-902-stockholm-amazes-werro-hodgkinson-astound-fans/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the nearly daily podcast from RunBlogRun, the global blog on athletics. We have published Coffee with Larry since June 2022 for RunBlogRun (established in 2006) and RunningNetwork (established in 1980). We talk track and field, celebrating the athletes, events, and issues of the day! Our topics: 1. Six events from
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), End of season, June 10, 2026, Week 13, Day 3, Wednesday is an easy day.](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-end-of-season-june-10-2026-week-13-day-3-wednesday-is-an-easy-day/) - Workout for Tuesday, June 10, 2026,(Week 13 , Day 3, Spring 2026), End of season workouts This is the end-of-season workouts for Spring 2026. This is to help athletes prepare for the end of the season, which happens from June 1 to June 21. (Upcoming meets, Brooks PR invite, June 7, Adrian Martinez Classic, June
- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, June 9, 2026, Pre-Season, Week 2, Day 2,  Getting started for Summer Training!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-june-9-2026-pre-season-week-2-day-2-getting-started-for-summer-training/) - Workout for Tuesday, June 8, 2026, Pre-Season, Summer Mileage Program, Week 2, Day 2 On June 1, we will begin pre-season for the RBR Summer mileage program, and we encourage runners from 400 meters on up to try it. We will also continue training for track and field through the NIKE Outdoor and New Balance
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- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 901, June 6, 2026, Rome and HOKA offer Great Performances!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-901-june-6-2026-rome-and-hoka-offer-great-performances/) - This is our almost daily podcast, Coffee with Larry. This is episode 901 for June 6, 2026. We are recording LIVE at #Larrenhalle in Fort Atkinson, WI. Our topics today: 1. Rome Diamond League great meet, https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/06/julius-cesar-and-molly-caudery-a-roman-revenge.html?swcfpc=1 2. Enjoying the athletes’ lounge convos on FloTrack.com. 3. HOKA Festival with wins by Ellery Lincoln and Jackson Spencer, and
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- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, June 8, 2026, Pre-Season, Week 2, Day 1, Getting started for Summer Training!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-june-8-2026-pre-season-week-2-day-1-getting-started-for-summer-training/) - Workout for Sunday, June 8, 2026, Pre-Season, Summer Mileage Program, Week 2, Day 1 On June 1, we will begin pre-season for the RBR Summer mileage program, and we encourage runners from 400 meters on up to try it. We will also continue training for track and field through the NIKE Outdoor and New Balance
- [BAUHAUS-Galan Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE), 7 June 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/bauhaus-galan-olympiastadion-stockholm-swe-7-june-2026/) - BAUHAUS-Galan Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE), 7 June 2026 Men’s 200m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: +1.0 1 Kenneth BEDNAREK USA 19.87 8 2 Sinesipho DAMBILE RSA 20.10 7 3 Courtney LINDSEY USA 20.24 6 4 Reynier MENA CUB 20.53 5 5 Mthi MTHIMKULU RSA 20.78 4 6 Linus PIHL SWE 20.90 3 Jeremiah AZU GBR DQ
- [Ewa Swoboda runs 10.99 in Warsaw!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/ewa-swoboda-runs-10-99-in-warsaw/) - WARSZAWA (POL, Jun 7): Poland sprinting star Ewa Swoboda opened the season with a quality 10.99 (+0.9) in the 100 m at Halina Konopacka Classic women meeting (WACT Bronze). Jamaican Megan Simmonds beat over the hurdles in 12.79 (-2.4), another local star, Pia Skrzyszowska, 12.83 (12.61 in heats). Maria Zodzik cleared 196 to win the
- [World Lead for Audrey Werro in Epic 800 meters in Stockholm!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/world-lead-for-audrey-werro-in-epic-800-meters-in-stockholm/) - World Lead for Audrey Werro There were many highlights of the Bauhaus Stockholm Diamond League but the one that stood out for me was the women’s 800m. At the end of May, Keely spoke to the GB athletics writers and was inevitably asked about whether breaking the World 800m record of 1:53.28, set by Czechoslovakia’s
- [Big Battles at Bauhaus Galan Stockholm! Event-by-Event Reviews from EME News!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/big-battles-at-bauhaus-galan-stockholm-event-by-event-reviews-from-eme-news/) - Werro superb, Hodgkinson too, Duplantis lost STOCKHOLM (SWE, Jun 7): The highlight of the Bauhaus Galan was the women’s 800 m race as expected, but the main player was different. Audrey Werro’s finish over Keely Hodgkinson was special in a historic race, showing that the days of Kratochvilova’s record are numbered. On the other
- [USATF Lone Star Grand Prix Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA), 6 June 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/usatf-lone-star-grand-prix-cushing-stadium-college-station-tx-usa-6-june-2026/) - The Lone Star Grand Prix was a pretty good domestic meet, with fine fields, on a hot, humid Texas day! Good TV broadcast, strong commentating and interviews, and World Lead in the 100-meter Men’s race by Trayvon Bromell! A fantastically close 400-meter hurdles for Men in College Station. USATF Lone Star Grand Prix Cushing Stadium,
- [2026 HOKA Festival of Miles, June 4, 2026: Ellery Lincoln and Jackson Spencer Set Meet records in high school miles](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-hoka-festival-of-miles-june-4-2026-ellery-lincoln-and-jackson-spencer-set-meet-records-in-high-school-miles/) - The HOKA Festival of Miles celebrates the classic mile distance. Now in its 19th year, the HOKA Festival of Miles was begun by Big River Running Company and then by Big River manager Ben Rosario. The event is now a collaboration between HOKA and Big River Running Company. HOKA celebrates the best high school milers
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- [2026 RunBlogRun Summer Mileage Program, June 7, 2026, Pre-Season, Week 1, Day 7, Getting started for Summer Training!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-runblogrun-summer-mileage-program-june-7-2026-pre-season-week-1-day-7-getting-started-for-summer-training/) - Workout for Sunday, June 7, 2026, Pre-Season, Summer Mileage Program, Week 1, Day 7 On June 1, we will begin pre-season for the RBR Summer mileage program, and we encourage runners from 400 meters on up to try it. We will also continue training for track and field through the NIKE Outdoor and New Balance
- [Max Burgin, Winning in Rabat](https://coachingathleticsq.com/max-burgin-winning-in-rabat/) - Max Burgin – winning in Rabat Max Burgin has always looked like an athlete of great potential. He has struggled with injuries, yet he is only 24. He finished 8th in the 800m at the Paris Olympics in 1:43.84 and sixth at the Tokyo World Champs in 1:42.29. His win at the Rabat Diamond League
- [Gabby Thomas runs WL 21.70 at USATF Lone Star Grand Prix!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/gabby-thomas-runs-wl-21-70-at-usatf-lone-star-grand-prix/) - A good meeting, few in attendance due to the World Cup down the road in two hours. Hot and humid, with some very fine performances! TV broadcast was pretty good, with Lewis Johnson on interviews, Trey Hardee on field events, Ato Boldon, Sanya Richards Ross, and Leigh Diffey. Very impressed with the high school 100m
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- [Five World Leads and Three Home Wins in Golden Gala Pietro Mennea](https://coachingathleticsq.com/five-world-leads-and-three-home-wins-in-golden-gala-pietro-mennea/) - Four world leads and three home wins ROME (ITA, Jun 4): Four world leads highlighted the Pietro Mennea Golden Gala, the first European stage of the Wanda Diamond League. Home crowds were excited with three Italian wins and two meeting records. Five of the fifteen winners achieved their first-ever DL victory. In the sprint
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- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 900, Rome and HOKA Festival of Miles Deliver](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-900-rome-and-hoka-festival-of-miles-deliver/) - Hello sports Fans, Larry Eder here. And this is Coffee with Larry, on Episode 900! June 5, 2026. Coffee with Larry began in June 2022 in Springfield, Oregon, as I waited for the 2022 USATF outdoor to begin! We talk track over my coffee from the #Larrenhalle almost daily. We also track and field wherever
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- [Saint Louis to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the Marathon!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/saint-louis-to-host-2028-u-s-olympic-team-trials-for-the-marathon/) - Saint Louis has a wonderful history in athletics. From fantastic track and field athletes to fine Olympians and to hosting the Olympics in 1904, Saint Louis provides history, context, and culture. The very entertaining story of the first Olympic marathon held in the U.S., from the 1904 Olympics in Saint Louis, can be found here:
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 899, June 3, 2026, Rome, HOKA Festival of Miles, opens a busy weekend!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-899-june-3-2026-rome-hoka-festival-of-miles-opens-a-busy-weekend/) - Good morning, sports fans! It is Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Episode 899 of Coffee with Larry. Produced by RunBlogRun, this podcast has been running since June 2022. It is a daily celebration of our sport, by editor Larry Eder, on pretty much what track geek stuff he wants to chat about. Send us a question,
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- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday,   May 25, 2026, Week 11, Day 13   Wednesday is an easy day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-may-25-2026-week-11-day-13-wednesday-is-an-easy-day/) - Workout for Wednesday, May 27, 2026,(Week 11, Day 3, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week eleven! Your Wednesday workout: Warm up slowly, 45 minutes of easy running, 4 x 200-meter cut-downs, 15 minutes of easy running, and cool down. Please hydrate well. Hydration is a state of
- [How Natalie Dumas is redefining range on the track](https://coachingathleticsq.com/how-natalie-dumas-is-redefining-range-on-the-track/) - I first spoke with Natalie Dumas at the NIKE Indoor Championships this past March. Natalie had just taken second in the 800 meters, after arriving in NYC around 3 AM, having spent the week on a family vacation. I enjoyed my interview with Natalie. I was speaking to a keen observer of the sport, and
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday,   May 26,  2026, Week 11, Day 2   Tuesday is Tempo Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-may-26-2026-week-11-day-2-tuesday-is-tempo-day/) - Workout for Tuesday May 26, 2026,(Week 11, Day 2, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week eleven! Your Tuesday workout: Warm-up, 30 minutes of easy running, 20 minutes total Tempo, with two options: a. 4 x 4 minutes at current average mile pace at current 5k racing rate, plus
- [CHEBOI, AREGAWI WIN WET AND COLD OTTAWA MARATHON](https://coachingathleticsq.com/cheboi-aregawi-win-wet-and-cold-ottawa-marathon/) - CHEBOI, AREGAWI WIN WET AND COLD OTTAWA MARATHON By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. OTTAWA (24-May) — On a chilly and rainy morning here, Elvis Cheboi of Kenya and Abeba Aregawi of Sweden won the 50th edition of the Tamarack Homes Ottawa International Marathon in 2:09:22
- [Emma Coburn and Parker Valby come back from the Abyss!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/emma-coburn-and-parker-valby-come-back-from-the-abyss/) - Emma Coburn is one of my favorite athletes. I have watched Emma develop from a fine college athlete at the University of Colorado through her Olympic bronze medal in 2016, World Champs gold in 2017 in London, and silver in Doha in 2019. There is a story I have never told about Emma’s should-have-been AR
- [2026 Sound Running LA TrackFest, May 23, 2026, Big 800 meters, Steeplechases and 1,500 meters!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-sound-running-la-trackfest-may-23-2026-big-800-meters-steeplechases-and-1500-meters/) - The Drake Stadium at UCLA hosted a wonderful early-season meet. Sound Running presented the LA TrackFest, which was sponsored by Skechers RUN. An estimated eight thousand fans at Drake were entertained from the 100 meters to the 5,000 meters and a women’s pole vault. Watch for our upcoming story! Men’s Events 100m: (-0.1) 1. Max
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday, May 25, 2026, Week 11, Day 1,   Monday is an easy day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-may-25-2026-week-11-day-1-monday-is-an-easy-day/) - Workout for Monday, May 25, 2026,(Week 11, Day 1, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week eleven! Happy Memorial Day in the United States today! Your Monday workout: Warm up slowly, 45 minutes of easy running, 4 x 200-meter cut-downs, 15 minutes of easy running, cool down. Please hydrate
- [Brandon Miller Beats top 800 meter field at LA TrackFest!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/brandon-miller-beats-top-800-meter-field-at-la-trackfest/) - There has been a bit of a pox on the meets at Drake Stadium for elites since 2023. In 2023 and 2024, USATF did little to no promotions, and 4,000 fans showed up. This year, Sound Running built the stories on the elite athletes and the rivalries, still not the way this writer would recommend,
- [Wanda Diamond League Xiamen Egret Stadium, Xiamen (CHN), 23 May 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/wanda-diamond-league-xiamen-egret-stadium-xiamen-chn-23-may-2026/) - Wanda Diamond League Xiamen Egret Stadium, Xiamen (CHN), 23 May 2026Men’s 100m – Diamond Discipline Final Wind: +0.2 1 Ferdinand OMANYALA KEN 9.94 8 2 Gift LEOTLELA RSA 10.00 7 3 Trayvon BROMELL USA 10.03 6 4 Kenneth BEDNAREK USA 10.03 5 5 Akani SIMBINE RSA 10.04 4 6 Lachlan KENNEDY AUS 10.06 3 7 Christian COLEMAN USA 10.08 2 8 Letsile TEBOGO BOT 10.10 1 9 Xinrui DENG CHN 10.27 10 Shengjie WANG CHN 10.33Men’s 400m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Busang Collen KEBINATSHIPI BOT 43.92 8 2 Muzala SAMUKONGA ZAM 44.04 7 3 Zakithi NENE RSA 44.40 6 4 Chris BAILEY USA 44.70 5 5 Bayapo NDORI BOT 44.88 4 6 Christopher MORALES WILLIAMS CAN 45.24 3 7 Attila MOLNÁR HUN 45.49 2 8 Vernon NORWOOD USA 45.51 1 9 Kai LIU CHN 46.60Men’s 5000m – Diamond Discipline Final 1 Addisu YIHUNE ETH 12:57.32 8 2 Mohamed ABDILAAHI GER 12:57.90 7 3 Biniam MEHARY ETH 12:58.51 6 4 Eduardo HERRERA MEX 13:00.69 5 5 Edwin KURGAT KEN 13:01.47 4 6 Khairi BEJIGA ETH 13:06.45 3 7 Birhanu BALEW BRN 13:07.75 2 8 Cornelius KEMBOI KEN 13:08.45 1 9 Santiago CATROFE URU 13:08.72 10 Keneth KIPROP UGA 13:08.79 11 Mathew Kipchumba KIPSANG KEN 13:12.82 12 Mezgebu SIME ETH 13:13.17 13 Timothy CHERUIYOT KEN 13:16.41 14 Seth O’DONNELL AUS 13:18.68 15 Harbert KIBET UGA 13:46.45 16 Tim VERBAANDERT NED 13:54.63 Andreas ALMGREN SWE DNF Abdisa FAYISA ETH DNF Filip SASÍNEK CZE DNF Kuma GIRMA ETH DNF Boaz KIPRUGUT KEN DNF Men’s 110mH – Diamond Discipline
- [Masai Russell hurdles 12.14 and Yan Ziyi throws the javelin 71.74m at Xiamen DL!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/masai-russell-hurdles-12-14-and-yan-ziyi-throws-the-javelin-71-74m-at-xiamen-dl/) - Russell 12.14, Yan 71.74 XIAMEN (CHN, May 23): Two extraordinary performances, which represent the Diamond League records, area records, and world leads, highlighted the Xiamen Wanda Diamond League meeting. At the end, 100m hurdles Olympic champion Masai Russell clocked 12.14, and 18-year-old Yan Ziyi at the beginning posted an incredible U20WR of 71.74 in the
- [ALEXANDER, CARON TAKE CANADIAN 10-K TITLES IN OTTAWA](https://coachingathleticsq.com/alexander-caron-take-canadian-10-k-titles-in-ottawa/) - ALEXANDER, CARON TAKE CANADIAN 10-K TITLES IN OTTAWA By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. OTTAWA (23-May) — It was a cloudy and windy evening here in the Canadian capital, but those conditions were just fine for Andrew Alexander and Florence Caron, who won their first Athletics
- [Seven Questions with Stadium Media: They want to help you watch historic track & field films!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/seven-questions-with-stadium-media-they-want-to-help-you-watch-historic-track-field-films/) - Mitch Mallon reached out to me last week. He had spoken with our friend, Jeff Benjamin, the RBR senior writer for the Eastern United States. Jeff put him in touch with me. Mitch Mallon piqued my curiosity with this text note: “Being a former athlete, our sport has been a focus of mine for many
- [Eight Questions Answered on the Under Armour Outdoor Nationals (May 29-31, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/eight-questions-answered-on-the-under-armour-outdoor-nationals-may-29-31-2026/) - The Track & Field Championships for high schoolers have meets sponsored by several brands, both indoors and outdoors. The newest championships are the Under Armour Outdoor Nationals, which will be held at IMG Academy, May 29-31, 2026. RunBlogRun reached out to IMG, and Aleeya Clemons, Senior Communications Manager for IMG, put us in touch with
- [Coffee with Larry, May 21, 2026, Episode 892, The LATrackFest and 3 Fantastic Meets , on FREE Streaming from Europe (Italy, Spain, and Germany)!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-may-21-2026-episode-892-the-latrackfest-and-3-fantastic-meets-on-free-streaming-from-europe-italy-spain-and-germany/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun and the RunningNetwork. We first published the podcast in 2022 (June, in fact). RunBlogRun was established in 2006, RunningNetwork in 1995, and RunningNetwork print in 1980. We hope you enjoy! Today’s topics: 1. Athlos moves to 2 meets, London and NYC (September 18 and
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday, May 24, 2026, Week 10,  Day 7,  Sunday is a Track Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-may-24-2026-week-10-day-7-sunday-is-a-track-day/) - Workout for Sunday, May 24, 2026,(Week 10, Day 7, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week ten. Your Sunday workout: warm-up, 75-90 minutes of moderate running with a 10-minute hill grind midway through the run, moderate pace til the end, cooldown. Hydrate after your run, before your run as
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Saturday, May 23, 2026, Week 10, Day 6, Saturday is Race Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-saturday-may-23-2026-week-10-day-6-saturday-is-race-day/) - Workout for Saturday, May 23, 2026,(Week 10, Day 6, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week ten. Your Saturday workout: Warm-up slowly, 3k race, 30 minutes of easy running, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting
- [Shanghai rematches and returns of champions, Crouser and Kebinatshipi ](https://coachingathleticsq.com/shanghai-rematches-and-returns-of-champions-crouser-and-kebinatshipi/) - Shanghai rematches and returns of champions, Crouser and Kebinatshipi XIAMEN (CHN): The second Chinese meeting of the Wanda Diamond League 2026, at the Egret Stadium in Xiamen on Saturday, features several renewed rivalries from the opening meet in Shanghai. Four disciplines bring very similar line-ups to a week ago, including those in which global
- [Mia Maxwell is sprinting and jumping into the spotlight](https://coachingathleticsq.com/mia-maxwell-is-sprinting-and-jumping-into-the-spotlight/) - Mia Maxwell is sprinting and jumping into the spotlight Mia Maxwell is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young athletes in American track and field, and her rise feels special because she is building her name across multiple events with the kind of confidence that makes people pay attention. The Texas standout has been
- [Mariah Maxwell is Built for the Big Stage](https://coachingathleticsq.com/mariah-maxwell-is-built-for-the-big-stage/) - Mariah Maxwell is built for the big Stage Mariah Maxwell is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young sprinters in America, and her rise feels like the kind of story track and field fans love to follow from the very beginning. The Texas standout has been building her name with performances that show a
- [Coffee with Larry, May 21, 2026, Episode 892, Big Weekend of Track & Field Upon Us!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-may-21-2026-episode-892-big-weekend-of-track-field-upon-us/) - This is Coffee with Larry, the almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun and the RunningNetwork. We first published the podcast in 2022 (June, in fact). RunBlogRun was established in 2006, RunningNetwork in 1995, and RunningNetwork print in 1980. We hope you enjoy! Today’s topics: 1. Athlos moves to 2 meets, London and NYC (September 18 and
- [Massive weekend ahead including European titles and Olympic champions](https://coachingathleticsq.com/massive-weekend-ahead-including-european-titles-and-olympic-champions/) - Cream of Europe race over 10,000m The stage is set for a spectacular night of distance racing at the European 10,000m Cup in La Spezia on Saturday (21) — and you can watch every lap live. Starring European marathon champion Ilias Ouani of Italy, France’s European half-marathon bronze medallist Valentin Gondouin, and Poland’s Elżbieta Glinka, continuing her meteoric
- [The Beginner’s Guide to La Spezia European 10,000 meter Cup (May 23, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-beginners-guide-to-la-spezia-european-10000-meter-cup-may-23-2026/) - On the eve of the 28th edition of the European 10,000m Cup, athletes across the continent are entering their final preparations. Held in La Spezia on Saturday 23 May, it will be the fourth time Italy has hosted the event, which promises opportunities for continental glory and fast times. What is the European 10,000m Cup?
- [NATIONAL RECORD HOLDER WODAK TO MAKE OTTAWA MARATHON DEBUT ON SUNDAY](https://coachingathleticsq.com/national-record-holder-wodak-to-make-ottawa-marathon-debut-on-sunday/) - NATIONAL RECORD HOLDER WODAK TO MAKE OTTAWA MARATHON DEBUT ON SUNDAY By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. (20-May) — Natasha Wodak has represented Canada on 21 national teams, owns the Canadian marathon record of 2:23:12, and finished 13th at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Marathon. She’s competed
- [2026 Shanghai /Keqiao Diamond League, Full Replay (from May 16, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-shanghai-keqiao-diamond-league-full-replay-from-may-16-2026/) - The Diamond League is now in its seventeenth season. The 2026 Season is off to a fantastic start, with a week in China (Shanghai/Keqiao on 16 May and Xiamen on 23 May) kicking it off. The first Diamond League season was in 2010, and each year has had wonderful moments. Flotrack is the official distributor
- [LA TRACK FEST FAN GUIDE](https://coachingathleticsq.com/la-track-fest-fan-guide/) - TRACK FEST - May 23rd, 2026 Los Angeles, CA - Loud crowds. Festival vibes. Join us for a night of music, food, and racing under the lights. We’ve partnered with Skechers and the USATF Foundation to bring the LA Track Festival to UCLA in 2026! As part of the USATF Tour, this World Athletics Silver Label
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Friday, May 22, 2026, Week 10, Day 5,  Friday is an Easy  Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-friday-may-22-2026-week-10-day-5-friday-is-an-easy-day/) - Workout for Wednesday, May 20, 2026,(Week 10, Day 3, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week ten. Your Friday workout: Warm-up slowly, 45 minutes of easy running, 4 x 200-meter cut-downs, 15 minutes of easy running, cooldown. Please hydrate well. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not
- [Skechers Aero Models Look To Take Off From The Pack Of The Rival Shoe Companies! ](https://coachingathleticsq.com/skechers-aero-models-look-to-take-off-from-the-pack-of-the-rival-shoe-companies/) - Skechers Aero Models Look To Take Off From The Pack Of The Rival Shoe Companies! 35 years ago in the last century (!) I was training one day under the watchful eyes of Tom Fleming. Aside from his 2:12 Marathon at Boston, his two-time New York City Marathon victories, and his successful world-class coaching of
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday, May 21, 2026, Week 10, Day 4,  Thursday is a Track Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-may-21-2026-week-10-day-4-thursday-is-a-track-day/) - Workout for Thursday, May 21, 2026,(Week 10, Day 4, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week ten Your Thursday workout: Warm-up, 6×150 meter stride-outs, 8 x 400 meters, at Mile pace, with 400 meter walk in between, finish with 2 x 200 meters, 800 meter pace, with 200m walk
- [Eliud Kipchoge starts “Eliud’s World Tour” at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon this Sunday](https://coachingathleticsq.com/eliud-kipchoge-starts-eliuds-world-tour-at-the-sanlam-cape-town-marathon-this-sunday/) - Eliud Kipchoge starts “Eliud’s World Tour” at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon this Sunday The DSM-Firmenich Running Team is proud to announce that, after months of anticipation, Eliud’s World Tour is kicking off this week in South Africa. The project is a new global initiative led by marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, in which he will
- [Femke Broeders-Bol returns to Ostrava Golden Spike](https://coachingathleticsq.com/femke-broeders-bol-returns-to-ostrava-golden-spike/) - Femke Broeders-Bol returns to Ostrava Golden Spike Prague, 19 May 2026 – The 65th anniversary edition of the Golden Spike Ostrava, set for 16 June 2026, will deliver an exceptionally strong program. Dutch track queen Femke Broeders-Bol returns to Ostrava, while fans can also look forward to multiple world record attempts. One of the most
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 890, May 19, 2026,](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-890-may-19-2026/) - This is Coffee with Larry, Episode 890, our almost daily podcast, posted since June 2022. Today is May 19, 2026. Our topics: 1. The Shanghai Meet was a fantastic opener! 2. Good coverage, how can more people see the Diamond League? 3. Diamond League and World Athletics: Why are they not free? 5. The 2026 Diamond
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday , May 20, 2026, Week 10, Day 3,  Wednesday is an Easy  Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-may-20-2026-week-10-day-3-wednesday-is-an-easy-day/) - Workout for Wednesday, May 20, 2026,(Week 10, Day 3, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week ten. Your Wednesday workout: Warm-up slowly, 45 minutes of easy running, 4 x 200-meter cut-downs, 15 minutes of easy running, cooldown. Please hydrate well. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not
- [NIKE bets early on Cooper Lutkenhaus](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nike-bets-early-on-cooper-lutkenhaus/) - Nike bets early on Cooper Lutkenhaus Cooper Lutkenhaus is only 17, yet his name is already moving through track and field like a story the sport had been waiting to tell. The Texas teenager has become one of the most exciting young runners in America, carrying a presence that makes people stop, watch, and
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 889, May 18, 2026, Shanghai DL opens Diamond League!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-889-may-18-2026-shanghai-dl-opens-diamond-league/) - This is Coffee with Larry, our almost daily podcast from RunBlogRun. The podcast was established in 2022, and the blog in 2006. Recorded at the Hampton Garden Inn, on Huron Street (Chicago). Our topics today: 1. The Shanghai Diamond League was spectacular. Results are here: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/05/wanda-diamond-league-china-textile-city-sports-center-shaoxing-keqiao-chn-16-may-2026.html?swcfpc=1 2. Jessica Schilder, Faith Kipyegon, Masai Russell, Mondo Duplantis,
- [On signs Elsingi Kipruto to NIL deal](https://coachingathleticsq.com/on-signs-elsingi-kipruto-to-nil-deal/) - Zurich, Switzerland, May 18, 2026 – Swiss sports brand On today announces the addition of collegiate standout Elsingi Kipruto to its elite roster of NIL athletes. Currently a freshman at the University of Louisville, Kipruto joins On’s elite roster as one of the most decorated young runners in the collegiate circuit. Hailing from Rongit village in Nandi
- [Coffee with Larry, May 15, 2026, Episode 888, Shanghai DL opens Diamond League 2026!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-may-15-2026-episode-888-shanghai-dl-opens-diamond-league-2026/) - This is coffee with larry for May 15, 2026. This is our almost daily podcast on the sport, from RunBlogRun. Our topics today: 1. Ellery Lincoln is NIKE NIL, her story. https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/05/ellery-lincoln-and-the-rise-of-a-nike-nil-star.html?swcfpc=1 2. Cooper Lutkenhaus is the world champion. His story: https://www.runblogrun.com/2026/03/cooper-lutkenhaus-wins-world-indoor-champs-800-meters-youngest-to-ever-win-torun-2026.html?swcfpc=1 3. Diamond League opens with the Shanghai DL! 4. LA TrackFest is May
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Week 10, Day 2,  Tuesday is Tempo Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-may-19-2026-week-10-day-2-tuesday-is-tempo-day/) - Workout for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, (Week 10, Day 2, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week ten. Your Tuesday workout: Warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride outs, 20 Minute tempo run (run at 25 seconds per mile pace SLOWER than current 5k pace), five minutes, easy running, 4 x
- [SEIKO Golden Grand Prix National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN), 17 May 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/seiko-golden-grand-prix-national-stadium-tokyo-jpn-17-may-2026/) - SEIKO Golden Grand Prix National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN), 17 May 2026 Men’s 100m Final Wind: +0.6 1 Noah LYLES USA 9.95 2 Tate TAYLOR USA 10.04 3 Jake ODEY-JORDAN GBR 10.09 4 Yoshihide KIRYU JPN 10.15 5 Shota IIZUKA JPN 10.19 6 Yuki KOIKE JPN 10.21 7 Ryota YAMAGATA JPN 10.24 8 Marcellus MOORE USA 10.25 9 Yuhi MORI JPN 10.25 Men’s 200m Final Wind: -1.3 1 Jordan ANTHONY USA 20.05 2 Courtney LINDSEY USA 20.28 3 Towa UZAWA JPN 20.33 4 Adrian KERR JAM 20.58 5 Soshi MIZUKUBO JPN 20.68 6 Calab LAW AUS 20.85 7 Hiroki SHIGETANI JPN 20.85 8 Kota UEMATSU JPN 20.87 9 Naoki UEMOTO JPN 21.31 Men’s 400m Final 1 1 Seinosuke IRIZUKI JPN 45.71 2 Kentaro SHIRAHATA JPN 45.83 3 Kira HIRAKAWA JPN 46.02 4 Mizuki OBUCHI JPN 46.09 5 Yuichi KINOSHITA JPN 46.37 6 Sho TANABE JPN 46.41 7 Haruki MORITA JPN 46.61 8 Tomoki MATSUOKA JPN 46.79 9 Ryo YOSHIKAWA JPN 46.82 Men’s 400m Final 2 1 Rai BENJAMIN USA 44.69 2 Muzala SAMUKONGA ZAM 44.83 3 Vernon NORWOOD USA 45.22 4 Yuki Joseph NAKAJIMA JPN 45.29 5 Shinya HAYASHI JPN 45.30 6 Fuga SATO JPN 45.31 7 Kentaro SATO JPN 46.49 8 Takuho YOSHIZU JPN 46.85 Men’s 1500m
- [Jessica Schilder 21.09 DLR/WL, seven world leads in Shanghai/Kequiao](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jessica-schilder-21-09-dlr-wl-seven-world-leads-in-shanghai-kequiao/) - Schilder 21.09 DLR/WL, seven world leads in Shanghai/Kequiao SHANGHAI/KEQIAO (CHN, May 16): Jessica Schilder’s new Diamond League record of 21.09 in the women’s shot put was the highlight of the Shanghai/Keqiao inaugural Wanda Diamond League 2026 meeting. It was the Performance of the Day. Eight more meet records were set on Saturday afternoon at the
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- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Week 8, Day 2,  Tuesday is Tempo Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-may-5-2026-week-8-day-2-tuesday-is-tempo-day/) - Workout for Tuesday, May 5, 2026(Week 8, Day 2, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week seven. Your Tuesday workout: Warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride outs, 20 Minute tempo run (run at 25 seconds per mile pace SLOWER than current 5k pace), five minutes, easy running, 4 x 500-meters,
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 879, May 2, 2026, Bronco Memories (Santa Clara University), World Relays, a note from Pat Neary!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-879-may-2-2026-bronco-memories-santa-clara-university-world-relays-a-note-from-pat-neary/) - This is Coffee with Larry, my almost daily podcast. We chat over a caffeinated beverage about the sport we love. Our topics today: 1. Bronco memories, my time at Santa Clara University 2. World Relays, rude notes 3. Learning from our coach, Dan Durante 4. A note from Pat Neary See you Monday on Coffee
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday,  May 4, 2026, Week 8, Day 1,   Monday is an Easy Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-may-4-2026-week-8-day-1-monday-is-an-easy-day/) - Workout for Monday, May 4, 2026, (Week 8, Day 1, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week seven: Your Monday workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting down
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday,   May 3, 2026, Week 7, Day 7,   Sunday is the long day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-may-3-2026-week-7-day-7-sunday-is-the-long-day/) - Workout for Sunday, May 3, 2026(Week 7, Day 7, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week seven: Your Sunday workout: Warm-up,75-90 minutes of moderate running, with an 8-10 minute long hill mid-way, cooldown well after the finish. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots
- [2026 World Athletics Indoor Champs, More Stories](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-world-athletics-indoor-champs-more-stories/) - We are trying something different. I am trying to build pages with all stories around a key event. Let us know what you think! Previews & Profiles Trey Cunningham: 2026 World Indoor Champs Preview 6: Trey Cunningham: “No such thing as an off year.” — Larry explores Cunningham’s mindset as he looks to dominate the
- [World Indoor 2026 Coverage by EME News](https://coachingathleticsq.com/world-indoor-2026-coverage-by-eme-news/) - Alfonz Juck is editor, meet promoter, father, friend, and one of my most trusted advisors on the sport. Alfonz’s newsletter, EME news, is THE best detailed non-federation news service in our sport, used by managers and key players. His ability to deliver results and tell stories is quite impressive. Alfonz puts on iconic high jump
- [2026 World Indoor Championships Stories, by Justin Lagat](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-world-indoor-championships-stories-by-justin-lagat/) - Justin Lagat is our senior writer for Kenyan Athletics. Justin is a coach, athlete, journalist, and keen observer of the sport. One of my favorite championships was at Budapest, when Justin, Deji, Stuart, and I were able to share nine days at the World Championships. During the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland,
- [2026 World Indoor Championships Stories by Deji Obeyingbo](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-world-indoor-championships-stories-by-deji-obeyingbo/) - We have worked with Deji Ogeyinbgo for three years now. Deji is our senior writer for Nigerian Athletics. Based in the U.S., Deji provides us with some wonderful columns Deji Ogeyingbo, a prominent Nigerian track and field journalist, provided several key recaps and takeaways for RunBlogRun during the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń.
- [2026 World Indoor Championships, Stories by Stuart Weir](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-world-indoor-championships-stories-by-stuart-weir/) - Stuart Weir is our European and UK senior writer for RunBlogRun.com. Stuart has written over one million words for RunBlogRun and averages 150 columns a year! Stuart was very busy during our Torun coverage. Stuart covered the World Indoors remotely, and did it with great style and commentary. We have been lucky to have Stuart
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 878, April 30, 2026, Why many brands can’t make decisions](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-878-april-30-2026-why-many-brands-cant-make-decisions/) - This is our almost daily podcast, from RunBlogRun (Fortius Media Group, LLC), for April 30, 2026. We speak in the world of athletics. Of course, the opinions are mine. Don’t like it, or love it? Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com. Our topics today: 1. Why some brands can’t make decisions. 2. NIKE ad in Boston, why
- [Julien Alfred runs 21.86 for the 200m WL (and 10.93 ) at Texas Invitational](https://coachingathleticsq.com/julien-alfred-runs-21-86-for-the-200m-wl-and-10-93-at-texas-invitational/) - Julien Alfred ran 21.86 on April 30. The next day, she races 10.93. Looks like the Olympic champion is pretty darn fit for 2026 and ready to fly! Looking forward to seeing Julien competing in 2026! Alfred 21.86 WL at 200 m AUSTIN (USA, Apr 30): St. Lucia star and 100 m Olympic winner
- [World Relays: Ingenious Idea or Forced Competition?](https://coachingathleticsq.com/world-relays-ingenious-idea-or-forced-competition/) - World Relays: Ingenious Idea or Forced Competition? The World Athletics Relays have always carried one of the most fascinating ideas in the sport. Track and field is usually built around the individual, around the one athlete who can run faster, jump higher, throw farther, or carry a nation’s hope alone. The relays ask a different
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Friday,  May 1, 2026, Week 7, Day 5,   is Easy Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-friday-may-1-2026-week-7-day-5-is-easy-day/) - Workout for Friday May 1, 2026(Week 7, Day 5, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week six: Your Friday workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting down water,
- [CALI, MARATHON IN COLOMBIA ON SUNDAY:](https://coachingathleticsq.com/cali-marathon-in-colombia-on-sunday/) - CALI, MARATHON IN COLOMBIA ON SUNDAY: Tough challenge for defending champions Mayaka and Ndiwa in Cali Marathon “Run in Heaven’s Capital“ This is the motto for the second edition of the Cali Marathon on Sunday. Organisers of the race in southwestern Colombia intend to build on last year’s inaugural event’s success and move it up
- [Gabby Thomas finishes African Tour with win at Botswana Grand Prix at 100 meters!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/gabby-thomas-finishes-african-tour-with-win-at-botswana-grand-prix-at-100-meters/) - The third and final meet of the African Tour for Gabby Thomas gave her five/five, five starts, five wins. Gabby ran the 100 meters in 10.95, her personal best, and first time under 11 seconds! After a superb race in Botswana, Gabby decided to withdraw from the 200 meters following her big 100-meter win! What
- [Gabby Thomas doubles at Kip Keino Classic in 11.01/21.89!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/gabby-thomas-doubles-at-kip-keino-classic-in-11-01-21-89/) - In her second Meet in Africa, Gabby Thomas raced in the epic Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. The Kip Keino Classic, held in honor of the great Kip Keino, who greeted many of the athletes at the meet (April 24). The stadium was a celebration of all things Kenyan, all things track and field, and
- [Gabby Thomas wins double in Addis Ababa (April 18), part one of her Most Excellent Adventure](https://coachingathleticsq.com/gabby-thomas-wins-double-in-addis-ababa-april-18-part-one-of-her-most-excellent-adventure/) - Gabby’s Most Excellent Adventure, part 1: Adidas Abba Grand Prix (April 18), Gabby Thomas is the Olympic champion in the 200 meters. She is an athlete of great versatility, with speed in the 100-, 200-, and 400-meter races! Gabby Thomas replaced the early-season GST series of 2025 with a short three-meet tour of African athletics
- [KC Lightfoot and Sandi Morris win Drake Relays  Indoor Pole Vault!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/kc-lightfoot-and-sandi-morris-win-drake-relays-indoor-pole-vault/) - DES MOINES (USA, Apr 20): Indoor pole vault returned to the Des Moines metro on Monday night after a 2-year hiatus. Defending champion KC Lightfoot won the men’s competition with 591 first attempt clearances at the Jordan Creek Town Center. Second Zach Bradford 583, and third Chris Nilsen 565. World Indoor champion Sandi Morris,
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday,  April 30 ,  2026, Week 7, Day 4,  Thursday is a Tough Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-april-30-2026-week-7-day-4-thursday-is-a-tough-day/) - Workout for Thursday, April 30, 2026(Week 7, Day 4 , Spring 2026) This is your early Spring workouts, we are now in week three. Your Thursday workout: Warm-up, 4 x 150-meter stride outs, 6 x 300 meters, at Mile pace, with one minute walking in between, 1 x 2000 meters (7.5 laps) at 3200m pace,
- [The Man Who Invented Running Magazines…](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-man-who-invented-running-magazines/) - I was editing on April 29, 2026, and I received a comment from one Robin Wolaner. Ms. Wolaner noted that Runner’s World was not the beginning of her media journey and, quite frankly, that she did not think very highly of the article’s focus. I thought that, after 19 years in the archives, this was
- [Ocean Township (New Jersey)’s Starkey Overcomes Adversity, Races to National Championship](https://coachingathleticsq.com/ocean-township-new-jerseys-starkey-overcomes-adversity-races-to-national-championship/) - It was a memorable return to racing for Leah Starkey. Ocean Township High School’s speedy sophomore crossed the finish line first in 9:48.02 in the two-mile at the Nike Indoor National Championships at the Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory in New York City. The Spartans’ time is eighth all-time in girls’ indoor
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 877, April 28, 2026, The Running Brand Wars, who won Boston and London?](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-877-april-28-2026-the-running-brand-wars-who-won-boston-and-london/) - This is an almost daily podcast, #CoffeewithLarry, focused on the world of running, done today around 6:50 PM Central time US, on April 28, 2026. We are focused on the Boston and London marathons, and the running wars for our feet and checkbooks. This is episode 877. Our topics: 1. Brands that stuck out
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday,  April 29, 2026, Week 7, Day 3  Wednesday is Easy Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-april-29-2026-week-7-day-3-wednesday-is-easy-day/) - Workout for Monday, April 29, 2026(Week 7, Day 3, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week six: Your Friday workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting down water,
- [Eilish McColgan: Frustrated with her second marathon](https://coachingathleticsq.com/eilish-mccolgan-frustrated-with-her-second-marathon/) - Eilish McColgan Eilish McColgan had a frustrating day at the London Marathon. Now, most of us would kill to finish 7th in 2:24.51, but then Eilish has reason to set higher expectations. Last year, in her first marathon, she ran 2:24:25. I had spoken to Eilish earlier in the week about the challenges in her
- [Coffee with Larry, April 27, 2026, Episode 876, the 2026 TCS London Marathon makes history!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-april-27-2026-episode-876-the-2026-tcs-london-marathon-makes-history/) - Coffee with Larry, April 27, 2026, Episode 876, the 2026 TCS London Marathon makes history! The 2026 London Marathon, in near-perfect conditions, had two men under 2 hours in the marathon, with Sabastian Sawe, KEN, in 1:59:30 and debut marathoner, Yomif Kejelcha, ETH, in 1:59:41! On the women’s side, Tigist Assefa won in a new
- [COOPER LUTKENHAUS TO RACE THE 1500M AT THE LA TRACK FESTIVAL](https://coachingathleticsq.com/cooper-lutkenhaus-to-race-the-1500m-at-the-la-track-festival/) - The LA TrackFest, managed by Sound Running and sponsored by SKECHERS RUN, USATF Foundation, and WEB MD, will be held at the famous Drake Stadium at UCLA on May 23, 2026. Thirty-four athletes who have won Olympic and World Championship medals are competing so far, and more stars will be announced. Our friends at
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday  April 28, 2026, Week 7, Day 2,  Tempo Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-april-28-2026-week-7-day-2-tempo-day/) - Workout for Tuesday, April 21, 2026(Week 6, Day 2, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week five Your Tuesday workout: Warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride outs, 20 Minute tempo run (run at 25 seconds per mile pace SLOWER than current 5k pace), five minutes, easy running, 4 x 500-meters,
- [The 2026 Penn Relays, Day 2, A tour of the Stadium, by Orrin Konheim](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-2026-penn-relays-day-2-a-tour-of-the-stadium-by-orrin-konheim/) - On the second day of the event, it seems appropriate to take you on a tour of the stadium. It is split up into three sections. On the southeast side by the Paley Bridge is a sea of high school teams. I pushed through the dense clusters of student groups, hoping to spot either of
- [28 Questions to Allyson Felix , from the RunBlogRun Archives](https://coachingathleticsq.com/28-questions-to-allyson-felix-from-the-runblogrun-archives/) - Today, April 27, 2026, Time magazine announced an exclusive with Allyon Felix. The five-time Olympian wants to make a sixth Olympic team. Titled “Project Six”, the most medaled athlete in track & field wants to see what she can do in her forties. She noted that she will train with Bobby Kersee, her former coach,
- [Hellen Obiri is second in Women’s race in London](https://coachingathleticsq.com/hellen-obiri-is-second-in-womens-race-in-london/) - Hellen Obiri second in Women’s race The women’s race was magnificent – predictable yet unpredictable. It was clear from an early stage that the three pre-race favorites: Tigist Assefa, Hellen Obiri, and Joyciline Jepkosgei would produce the winner, but which one? Assefa was the defending London champion. Obiri is a former winner in New York
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 25, Jesse Owens wins 3 events at Penn Relays (1936)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-25-jesse-owens-wins-3-events-at-penn-relays-1936/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission This Day in Track & Field–April 25 (’53 Penn-St.Aug/Murphy Legacy, Burleson,’64-Penn, 1st Win for Jamaica/My 1st as a fan, ’98 Penn/DMR, ’15-Penn-Wacky 4-mile Relay/Born On This Day-Omar McLeod, Gwen Jorgensen, Nick Willis/R.I.P.-Bob Gutowski/Yvette Williams, Lia Manoliu)
- [The 2026 Penn Relays, Day 1: Four Hours of 4×400 meter relays! by Orrin Konheim](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-2026-penn-relays-day-1-four-hours-of-4x400-meter-relays-by-orrin-konheim/) - This year, I vowed to arrive a little earlier than 3 p.m. on the first day of the meet. As this is now my fourth professional track meet, I’m excited to see familiar faces and the glamour of the world’s biggest track meet. However, I forgot that the first day can get monotonous. I kid
- [SAWE, KEJELCHA BREAK TWO-HOUR BARRIER AT TCS LONDON MARATHON](https://coachingathleticsq.com/sawe-kejelcha-break-two-hour-barrier-at-tcs-london-marathon/) - SAWE, KEJELCHA BREAK TWO-HOUR BARRIER AT TCS LONDON MARATHON By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. (26-Apr) — Nearly 72 years after Roger Banister became the first man to break four minutes for the mile at the Iffley Road Track in Oxford, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe and Ethiopia’s
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 875, April 23, 2026: Digging Deep into the 2026 Boston Marathon!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-875-april-23-2026-digging-deep-into-the-2026-boston-marathon/) - The 2026 Boston Marathon was a superb day for marathoning. Tailwind, many races in the 30s and 40s (Fahrenheit). A great crowd on the course, and 29,600 plus starters, with 29, 104 finishers by 5:36 PM EST, the official cut off! #Bostonmarathon, #CoffeewithLarry, #Runblogrun, #running, #marathoning, #marathons, #BAABostonMarathon, Our topics: This Day in Track &
- [This Day in Track & Field, April 24, Don Lash anchors Indiana to DMR and 4xmile wins at Penn Relays (1937)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-april-24-don-lash-anchors-indiana-to-dmr-and-4xmile-wins-at-penn-relays-1937/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 24 1880 – Amateur Athletic Association(AAA), governing body for men’s athletics in England & Wales, is founded in Oxford, England. http://www.englandathletics.org/the-amateur-athletic-association 1937–4 future Hall-of-Famers were winners at the Penn Relays (April 23, 24). Don Lash (1995) anchored Indiana to Relay Records in the
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 23, Deena Kastor wins London, sets AR of 2:19:36 (2006)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-23-deena-kastor-wins-london-sets-ar-of-21936-2006/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 23 1904–Michigan’s Ralph Rose, all 6’6”, 250 pounds (1.98/113kg) of him, got the first of his seven American Records in the Shot Put with his toss of 48-2 (14.68) at the Penn Relays. Rose went on to win Olympic gold at the
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 22, Randy Matson sets WR (1967), Born this Day, Grant Fisher (1997)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-22-randy-matson-sets-wr-1967-born-this-day-grant-fisher-1997/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field-April 22 1967–Texas A&M’s Randy Matson bettered his own World Record in the Shot Put with his throw of 71-5 ½ (21.78) in College Station, Texas (Still #10 All-Time College/indoor-outdoor). 1976—Robin Campbell (4:24.0), a 17-year-old junior at Oak Hall H.S. in Gainesville, won
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 21, Bill Rodgers wins his first Boston Marathon (1975)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-21-bill-rodgers-wins-his-first-boston-marathon-1975/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 21 (Bill Rodgers, Rutgers Protest, Rosie Ruiz, 2014-Boston/Birthdays-Tinsley, Engquist, Shinnick) 1934–Stanford’s John Lyman, who finished 4th at the 1932 U.S. Olympic Trials, set a World Record in the Shot Put with his throw of 54-1 (16.48m) in Palo Alto. WR Progression: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men’s_shot_put_world_record_progression Wiki Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lyman_(athlete)
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday,  April 27, 2026, Week 7, Day 1,  Monday is Easy Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-april-27-2026-week-7-day-1-monday-is-easy-day/) - Workout for Monday, April 27, 2026(Week 7, Day 1, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week six: Your Friday workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting down water,
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday,  April 26, 2026, Week 6, Day 7,  Sunday is a long day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-april-26-2026-week-6-day-7-sunday-is-a-long-day/) - Workout for Sunday, April 26, 2026 Your Sunday workout: 75-95 minutes of moderate running, with a 10-12 minute hill climb or a series of hills in the middle of the run. Keep the pace moderate, and stay focused, cooldown, stretch the big muscle groups. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking
- [2026 BAA Boston Marathon: Five Deep Thoughts on a Perfect Day in Boston!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-baa-boston-marathon-five-deep-thoughts-on-a-perfect-day-in-boston/) - I first ran in September 1972. I ran cross country at DeSmet Jesuit Prep in Creve Coeur, Missouri (1972-1974), and then, when my Dad was transferred to the Ford Motor Company plant in Milpitas, CA. I went to Bellarmine (1974-1976). I first learned about the Boston Marathon in 1974, reading about a perfect year at
- [The Commonwealth Games 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-commonwealth-games-2026/) - The Commonwealth Games 2026 The Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow (mainly Glasgow but also other places in Scotland), from 23 July to 2 August 2026. It will comprise 10 sports: Basketball* Gymnastics Athletics* Bowls* Boxing Judo Swimming* Track cycling* Weightlifting* Sports marked with an * will include a para element. The track and
- [Kiplimo, Sawe, Assefa and Obiri Lead the London Marathon Clash](https://coachingathleticsq.com/kiplimo-sawe-assefa-and-obiri-lead-the-london-marathon-clash/) - Kiplimo, Sawe, Assefa, and Obiri Lead the London Marathon Clash The London Marathon has a way of feeling bigger than just another race on the calendar. There is always a sense that something important is about to happen, whether it is a rivalry taking shape, a record under threat, or an athlete stepping into a
- [NIKE presents #TheJourneytoCompete, The NIKE Track & Field newsletter, celebrating cross-country, and Indoor Track & Field, Issues, 1-25, Complete Issues, Winter to Spring  2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nike-presents-thejourneytocompete-the-nike-track-field-newsletter-celebrating-cross-country-and-indoor-track-field-issues-1-25-complete-issues-winter-to-spring-2026/) - NIKE XC presents #TheJourneytoCompete, a NIKE cross-country newsletter, Issues 1-24, a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun, celebrating all things athletics (Cross-Country and Track & Field), updated April 25, 2026. #TheJourneytoCompete is a free newsletter for cross country coaches, athletes, and fans. On January 23, #TheJourneytoCompete began its Indoor Track & Field focus (January 23-March 27, 2026). The final indoor issue was
- [Jess Warner-Judd moves from the 800 meters to her debut over the marathon, four stories by Stuart Weir](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jess-warner-judd-moves-from-the-800-meters-to-her-debut-over-the-marathon-four-stories-by-stuart-weir-2/) - Jess Warner-Judd is one of Stuart Weir’s favorite interviews. Jess has moved to the marathon, with her fine debut at the NYC Marathon 2025 and now, running her second tomorrow, at the TCS London Marathon on April 26, 2026. Originally posted January 2026 Jess Warner-Judd competes for HOKA running, and her federation is British Athletics.
- [Coffee with Larry: Episode 874, April 22,  2026, More about the 130th Boston Marathon!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-874-april-22-2026-more-about-the-130th-boston-marathon/) - Coffee with Larry: Episode 874, April 22, 2026, More about the 130th Boston Marathon! Coffee with Larry is our almost-daily podcast, launched in June 2022. We are at episode 874. We try to go live around 10 AM Central time, Monday through Saturday! Email us at runblogrun@gmail.com The 130th Boston Marathon was held on April
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 25, 2026, Week 6,  Day 6, Saturday at the races..](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-25-2026-week-6-day-6-saturday-at-the-races/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Saturday, April 25, 2026 Your race day: warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, races from 800m to 5k, might consider a 4x400m relay pick up team, 30 minutes of easy running, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind.
- [Glasgow to host the 2027 European Cross Country Championships  ](https://coachingathleticsq.com/glasgow-to-host-the-2027-european-cross-country-championships/) - The European Athletics Cross Country Championships is one of the two largest cross-country championships in the world. Glasgow will be a superb host. And who would not want to see real cross-country in lovely Scotland? Glasgow to host the 2027 European Cross Country Championships European Athletics has announced that Glasgow will host the 33rd SPAR
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- [John Korir defends title at 2026 Boston Marathon in CR 2:01:52!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/john-korir-defends-title-at-2026-boston-marathon-in-cr-20152/) - John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second straight time! In near-perfect conditions, John took the lead around 30k and was on course record pace as he flew through the last six miles, breaking the record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 of 2:03:02. Korir 2:01:52 CR BOSTON (USA, Apr 20): In excellent conditions,
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 873, April 21, 2026, The 2026 BAA Boston Marathon was nearly perfect!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-873-april-21-2026-the-2026-baa-boston-marathon-was-nearly-perfect/) - Coffee with Larry, April 21, 2026, Episode 873, A nearly perfect day for the 2026 Boston Marathon! Recorded at the Boston Logan Airport Gate 23 Coffee was Peet’s Iced Americano in a paper cup. An amazing day in Boston. John Korir defended his 2025 title, breaking the course record set 11 years earlier. Sharon Lokedi
- [Sharon Lokedi defends her title at 2026 Boston Marathon](https://coachingathleticsq.com/sharon-lokedi-defends-her-title-at-2026-boston-marathon/) - Sharon Lokedi told the media a story about forgetting her watch, not realizing it until she was on the way to the Marathon. Sharon told her coach, and her coach asked Stephen Pifer if Sharon could borrow his watch. Sharon made Stephen world famous by announcing his name and thanking him on Instagram. Lokedi 2:18:51
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 20, Stacy Dragila sets her first AR in pole vault (1996), written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-20-stacy-dragila-sets-her-first-ar-in-pole-vault-1996-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 20 (The 1st Penn Relays, Heartbreak Hill, ’64 Boston-Great Documentary/Birthdays-Debbie Flintoff, Dave Nielsen, Betty Cuthbert, Bill Alley/R.I.P-McGrady, Betty Cuthbert/Columbine) 1895–The Penn Relays Begin. https://pennrelays.com/sports/2018/11/2/about-the-relays.aspx The first Penn Relays was a smash success. Held on April 20, 1895 (the linked article above incorrectly lists the
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday,  April 23,  2026, Week 6, Day 4,  Thursday is a Tough Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-april-23-2026-week-6-day-4-thursday-is-a-tough-day/) - Workout for Thursday, April 23, 2026(Week 6, Day 4 , Spring 2026) This is your early Spring workouts, we are now in week three. Your Thursday workout: Warm-up, 4 x 150-meter stride outs, 6 x 400-meter hills, jog down, 6x 200-meter hills, jog down, 4 x 150-meter hills, jog down, 4 x 150-meter cut downs,
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 22, 2026, Week 6, Day 3 an easy day for Friday](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-22-2026-week-6-day-3-an-easy-day-for-friday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Easy days are key to
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday  April 21, 2026, Week 6, Day 2,  Tempo Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-april-21-2026-week-6-day-2-tempo-day/) - Workout for Tuesday, April 21, 2026(Week 6, Day 2, Spring 2026) These are your early Spring workouts. We are now in week five Your Tuesday workout: Warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride outs, 20 Minute tempo run (run at 25 seconds per mile pace SLOWER than current 5k pace), five minutes, easy running, 4 x 500-meters,
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- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 20, 2026, Week 6 Day 1 an easy day for Monday](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-20-2026-week-6-day-1-an-easy-day-for-monday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Friday, April 20, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Easy days are key to
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- [EWOI REPEATS AS B.A.A. INVITATIONAL MILE CHAMPION, SETS COURSE RECORD](https://coachingathleticsq.com/ewoi-repeats-as-b-a-a-invitational-mile-champion-sets-course-record/) - EWOI REPEATS AS B.A.A. INVITATIONAL MILE CHAMPION, SETS COURSE RECORD By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. BOSTON (18-Apr) — Dorcas Ewoi, the Kenyan silver medalist in the 1500m at last summer’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, repeated as B.A.A. Invitational Mile champion here today setting a
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- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 18, Rosa Mota Defends her Boston title (1988): Born this Day: Haile Gebreslassie](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-18-rosa-mota-defends-her-boston-title-1988-born-this-day-haile-gebreslassie/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 18 1959—San Jose State’s Ray Norton ran 10.1 for 100 meters on his “home” track to equal the World Record that was shared by fellow Americans Willie Williams, Ira Murchison, and Leamon King. 1983–Joan Benoit won her second Boston Marathon in
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- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday,  April 19, 2026, Week 5, Day 7,  Sunday is a long day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-april-19-2026-week-5-day-7-sunday-is-a-long-day/) - Workout for Sunday, April 19, 2026 Your Sunday workout: 75-95 minutes of moderate running, with a 10-12 minute hill climb or a series of hills in the middle of the run. Keep the pace moderate, and stay focused, cooldown, stretch the big muscle groups. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking
- [When the System Doesn’t Work for the Athlete](https://coachingathleticsq.com/when-the-system-doesnt-work-for-the-athlete/) - When the System Doesn’t Work for the Athlete There is a moment every track and field athlete eventually reaches, and it does not come on the podium or at the finish line, but somewhere in between contracts, conversations, and quiet decisions about what comes next. It is the moment when talent meets reality, when the
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- [Boston Marathon 2026 Preview: John Korir, Benson Kipruto, Sharon Lokedi and Fiona O’Keeffe lead a historic 130th running](https://coachingathleticsq.com/boston-marathon-2026-preview-john-korir-benson-kipruto-sharon-lokedi-and-fiona-okeeffe-lead-a-historic-130th-running/) - Boston Marathon 2026 Preview: John Korir, Benson Kipruto, Sharon Lokedi, and Fiona O’Keeffe lead a historic 130th running Every April, the roads from Hopkinton to Boylston Street feel like a story that has already been written, waiting to be told again in a new way. The Boston Marathon has always carried that sense of continuity,
- [Coffee with Larry, April 16, 2026, Episode 872: The Boston Marathon Weekend is Almost here!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-april-16-2026-episode-872-the-boston-marathon-weekend-is-almost-here/) - This is Coffee with Larry for Episode 872, April 16, 2026! Coffee with Larry is our almost daily podcast, from anywhere in the world that we have landed, all about track and field! Our topics today: The Boston Marathon is 130 years old! Over 30,000 marathoners are competing on Monday, April 20, 2026 Looks
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 17, Nina Kuscik wins Boston (1972), Grete Waitz sets WR in London (1983)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-17-nina-kuscik-wins-boston-1972-grete-waitz-sets-wr-in-london-1983/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 17 1937—Alton Terry (Hardin-Simmons), the 1936 NCAA Champion in the event (he was 6th at the Berlin Olympics), threw 229-2 ¼ (69.85) at the Kansas Relays to set his 3rd American Record in the Javelin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alton_Terry 1948–Two World Records were set at the Kansas Relays.
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 17, 2026, Week 5 Day 5 an easy day for Friday](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-17-2026-week-5-day-5-an-easy-day-for-friday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Friday, April 17, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Easy days are key to
- [This Day in Track & Field HIstory, Jon Anderson and Jaqi Hansen win 1973 Boston Marathon](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-jon-anderson-and-jaqi-hansen-win-1973-boston-marathon/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 16 1960—Gert Potgieter celebrated his 23rd birthday by running 49.3 in the 440-yard hurdles on a 550-yard track at the South African Championships in Bloemfontein, breaking his own World Record of 49.7. (See Birthdays below). 1983—Arizona State’s Leslie Deniz threw the Discus
- [Yemaneberhan Crippa, winner of Paris will compete at the European Championships this summer!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/yemaneberhan-crippa-winner-of-paris-will-compete-at-the-european-championships-this-summer/) - MILANO (ITA): Yemaneberhan Crippa will compete at the European Championships in Birmingham in August, gazzetta.it informs. However, he has yet to decide whether he will compete in the 10000m or the marathon. If Crippa, who won the Paris Marathon at the weekend in 2:05:18, contests the 10,000m he will then race in a marathon in the autumn.
- [Addis to host first WACT meet with top names on April 18](https://coachingathleticsq.com/addis-to-host-first-wact-meet-with-top-names-on-april-18/) - Addis to host first WACT meet with top names ADDIS ABABA (ETH): The first-ever WA Continental Tour meeting on Ethiopian soil, the Addis Ababa Grand Prix (WACT Bronze) on Saturday, will feature not only home aces, but also several international elite athletes. The main star, Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas, faces compatriot Cambrea Sturgis. Cyrena
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 15: Larry Rawson begins his Boston Marathon broadcasting(1974)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-15-larry-rawson-begins-his-boston-marathon-broadcasting1974/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) Clarification–Marathon Records The IAAF (now World Athletics) didn’t recognize World Records in road races until 2004. They instituted course standards to determine if a performance would be eligible for record consideration (USATF has the same policy). Boston, which is a “point-to-point” race (with runners sometimes aided by a
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- [Dunaway, by Frank Litsky, originally run in Armory Yearbook, reprinted with permission of the Armory Foundation](https://coachingathleticsq.com/dunaway-by-frank-litsky-originally-run-in-armory-yearbook-reprinted-with-permission-of-the-armory-foundation/) - This story was originally published on March 18, 2015. My notes were added on April 15, 2026. This story, by Fr,ank Litsky, is about James Dunaway, the editor of American Track & Field and Athletes Only from 2003 to 2014. James also edited Coaching Athletics for my company, Fortius Media Group, LLC. I first met
- [#CoffeeWithLarry, April 14, 2026, Episode 870, More on the Arcadia Invitational!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-april-14-2026-episode-870-more-on-the-arcadia-invitational/) - #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 870, More on Arcadia, some Boston stories! This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. Amazing fans at Arcadia Invitational, see this one! The stands
- [This Day in Track & Field, April 14, Khalid Khannouchi sets WR (2002), Paula Radcliffe just nine seconds from WR!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-april-14-khalid-khannouchi-sets-wr-2002-paula-radcliffe-just-nine-seconds-from-wr/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–April 14 1946—Italy’s Adolfo Consolini improved his 5-year-old World Record (175-0 [53.34]) in the Discus twice in Milan, first to 176-1 (53.69) and then to 178-2 (54.32). Consolini, a 3-time European Champion, would have been the favorite had the 1944 Olympics not been
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- [#CoffeewithLarry, April 13, 2026, Episode 869, The Arcadia Invitational Delivered!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-april-13-2026-episode-869-the-arcadia-invitational-delivered/) - #CoffeeWithLarry, Episode 869, April 13, 2026, The Arcadia Invitational Delivered! This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. An incredible Arcadia Invitational, www.arcadiainvitational.com 2. Our California Correspondent,
- [This Day in Track & Field History: April 13, Allyson Felix and Natasha Hastings win at 2002 Arcadia Invitational! curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-13-allyson-felix-and-natasha-hastings-win-at-2002-arcadia-invitational-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - This Day in Track & Field–April 13 (1st Drake Relays, Warmerdam, Melissa Price, Felix/Hastings, Gatlin, Radcliffe/Born On This Day-Ryan Bailey, de Reuck, Hopp-St.Geme/R.I.P.-Plucknett, Ed Hamm, Harold Osborn, Albritton, Joie Ray) 1910–The first edition of the Drake Relays was held in a snowstorm. A chilled group of 82 competitors was barely outnumbered by a “crowd” of 100
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- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 868, April 10, 2026, Arcadia Invitational is here! #arcadiainvite](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-868-april-10-2026-arcadia-invitational-is-here-arcadiainvite/) - It is #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 868, April 10, 2026, Arcadia Invitational is here! #arcadiainvite, This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. The history of the Arcadia Invitational!
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- [#SocialingtheDistance: Beth Dobbin, Scottish sprinter/NR holder at 200 meters](https://coachingathleticsq.com/socialingthedistance-beth-dobbin-scottish-sprinter-nr-holder-at-200-meters/) - Beth Dobbin announced her retirement from the sport on April 13, 2026. Beth Dobbin is the Scottish record holder for 200 meters at 22.50 (set in 2019). Beth competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (2021) in the 200 meters, reaching the semi-finals. At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Beth took the bronze medal for Scotland’s 4×400-meter
- [Two Lads from Edinburgh AC – part 1](https://coachingathleticsq.com/two-lads-from-edinburgh-ac-part-1/) - Editor’s Note: This is Stuart Weir’s best piece, in my opinion. Stuart Weir loves to write 3 part series on key athletes. He has done so for Amy Hunt, Laura Muir, and Molly Caudrey, among others. Our senior writer for the UK/Europe is writing a three-part series on Jake Wightman and Josh Kerr, and how
- [Josh Kerr, on his Global Medals!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/josh-kerr-on-his-global-medals/) - Editor’s Notes: Stuart Weir has interviewed Josh Kerr over his medal performances and provides us with a long view of this fantastic Scottish runner! Josh Kerr has told the world he will compete in the mile at the London Diamond League and wants to break the 27-year-old world record set by Hicham El Guerrouj! Hicham El
- [Jake Wightman, double world championship medalist](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jake-wightman-double-world-championship-medalist/) - Jake Wightman double world championship medalist To say that Jake Wightman took gold at the 2022 World Championship and Silver at the 2025 Worlds is factually correct, but does not tell the whole story. The story starts in 2021 in Tokyo when Jake won his semi-final at the Tokyo Olympics, only to finish 10th in
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 12, Dutch Warmerdam sets WR 4.64m/15-2 5/8 (1941), curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-12-dutch-warmerdam-sets-wr-4-64m-15-2-5-8-1941-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission This Day in Track & Field—April 12 1941—Cornelius “Dutch” Warmerdam jumped 15-2 5/8 (4.64) at Stanford to better his own World Record in the Pole Vault (15-1 1/8 [4.60]), but the mark wasn’t ratified as a WR
- [This is Episode 867, April 9, 2026, All About Arcadia Invitational! More on Stanford Invitational, and Boston is coming!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-is-episode-867-april-9-2026-all-about-arcadia-invitational-more-on-stanford-invitational-and-boston-is-coming/) - This is Episode 867, April 9, 2026, All About Arcadia Invitational! This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. Arcadia invitational, April 10-11, 2026. www.arcadiainvitational.org 2. More
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 13, 2026, Week 5 Day 1, an easy day for Monday….](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-13-2026-week-5-day-1-an-easy-day-for-monday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Monday, April 13, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Easy days are key to
- [FloTrack and Saucony Partner to Elevate College T&F and Marathon Coverage, by FloTrack Staff](https://coachingathleticsq.com/flotrack-and-saucony-partner-to-elevate-college-tf-and-marathon-coverage-by-flotrack-staff/) - Editor’s comments: Nice to see Saucony committing to the sport. The brand has been around for a very long time. In 1983, their big moment was Rod Dixon winning the 1983 NYC Marathon. Many loyal Saucony users in the running firmament. In 2010-2015, Saucony built a huge following in cross country among high school and
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday,  April 12, 2026, Week 4 Day 7,  Sunday is a long day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-april-12-2026-week-4-day-7-sunday-is-a-long-day/) - Workout for Sunday, April 12, 2026 Your Sunday workout: 75-95 minutes of moderate running, with a 10-12 minute hill climb or a series of hills in the middle of the run. Cooldown, stretch. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting enough water, 8-12 glasses
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 11, 2026, Week 4 Day 6, Saturday at the races..](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-11-2026-week-4-day-6-saturday-at-the-races/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Saturday, April 11, 2026 Your race day: warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, races from 800m to 5k, might consider a 4x400m relay pick up team, 30 minutes of easy running, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind.
- [#TheJourneytoCompete, Episode 2, Jackson Spencer, Cross Country Champion, Looking to 2026 Outdoor Season!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/thejourneytocompete-episode-2-jackson-spencer-cross-country-champion-looking-to-2026-outdoor-season/) - This is the interview with the 2025-2026 Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Player of the Year, Jackson Spencer, who won his state meet, the NIKE NXR regional, the NIKE Cross Nationals, and the Brooks XC Nationals. Jackson leads the country at the 3200 meters outdoors with 8:46.04. He will compete at the iconic Arcadia Invitaitonal
- [This Day in Track & Field HIstory, April 10, Frank Hart wins O’Leary Belt (1890) at Madison Square Gardens, curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-10-frank-hart-wins-oleary-belt-1890-at-madison-square-gardens-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field–April 10 1880—Frank “Black Dan” Hart won the O’Leary Belt walking competition before a full house at Madison Square Garden, covering a record 565 miles in 142 hours. Hart was considered
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 10, 2026, Week 4 Day 5, an easy day for Friday..](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-10-2026-week-4-day-5-an-easy-day-for-friday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Friday, April 10, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Easy days are key to
- [VIENNA CITY MARATHON ON 19th APRIL:  African favourites and hopes for a strong Austrian performance in Vienna](https://coachingathleticsq.com/vienna-city-marathon-on-19th-april-african-favourites-and-hopes-for-a-strong-austrian-performance-in-vienna/) - This is a release from Race News Services, a partner assisting RunBlogRun in covering events in Central Europe. VIENNA CITY MARATHON ON 19th APRIL: African favourites and hopes for a strong Austrian performance in Vienna The Vienna City Marathon features strong elite fields and could produce thrilling races on 19th April. While athletes from Africa
- [#CoffeewithLarry, April 8, 2026, Episode 866: Arcadia Invite, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Mt.SAC.](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-april-8-2026-episode-866-arcadia-invite-boston-marathon-london-marathon-mt-sac/) - #CoffeewithLarry, April 8, 2026, Episode 866: Arcadia Invite, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Mt.SAC. This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. Arcadia Invite, April 10-11, 2026 -FREE
- [PRRO CIRCUIT CONTINUES AT CREDIT UNION CHERRY BLOSSOM 10 MILE ON SUNDAY](https://coachingathleticsq.com/prro-circuit-continues-at-credit-union-cherry-blossom-10-mile-on-sunday/) - PRRO CIRCUIT CONTINUES AT CREDIT UNION CHERRY BLOSSOM 10 MILE ON SUNDAY By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2026 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used with permission. (09-Apr) — The third stop of the 2025/2026 Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) Circuit, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, will take place on Sunday in Washington,
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 9, Edwin Flack wins Athens 800m (1896), Valerie Allman sets AR in discus (2022), curated by written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-9-edwin-flack-wins-athens-800m-1896-valerie-allman-sets-ar-in-discus-2022-curated-by-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com), used with permission. (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field–April 9 1896—Two days after winning the 1500 at the Athens Olympics, Australia’s Edwin “Teddy” Flack won a 2nd gold medal in the 800-meters. Nicknamed “The
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday,  April 9,  2026, Week 4, Day 4,  Thursday is a Tough Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-april-9-2026-week-4-day-4-thursday-is-a-tough-day/) - Workout for Thursday, April 9, 2026(Week 4, Day 4 , Spring 2026) This is your early Spring workouts, we are now in week three. Your Thursday workout: Warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride outs, 10 x 400-meter hills, jog down, 8 x 250-meter hills, jog down, 8 x 150-meter hills, jog down, 30 minutes of moderate
- [Thompson 14.92 World best, Blake 9.84w, Nichols 707w, Britt 13.07 WL at Miramar Invitational !](https://coachingathleticsq.com/thompson-14-92-world-best-blake-9-84w-nichols-707w-britt-13-07-wl-at-miramar-invitational/) - Thompson 14.92 World best, Blake 9.84w, Nichols 707w, Britt 13.07 WL MIRAMAR (USA, Apr 4): A strong tailwind affected some of the events at the Miramar Invitational (WACT Silver). Ackeem Blake won the 100m in 9.84w (2.2), also 10.05 (2.0) in heats, ahead of 18-year-old Tate Taylor (9.95w, 10.05/1.8), Rohan Watson (9.99w), and Ronnie Baker
- [This Day in Track & Field, April 5: Born this Day: Ethan Katzenberg, Olympic and World Hammer Champion! curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-april-5-born-this-day-ethan-katzenberg-olympic-and-world-hammer-champion-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field–April 5 1957—A University of Texas lineup of Wallace Wilson, Eddie Southern, Hollis Gainey, and Bobby Whilden set a Collegiate and World Record of 1:22.7 in the 4x220y at the
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday,  April 5, 2026, Week 3 Day 7,  Sunday is a long day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-april-5-2026-week-3-day-7-sunday-is-a-long-day/) - Workout for Sunday, April 5, 2026 Your Sunday workout: 75-95 minutes of moderate running, with a 10-12 minute hill climb or a series of hills in the middle of the run. Cooldown, stretch. Hydration is a state of mind. Hydration is not about drinking lots of sugary drinks; it is about getting enough water, 8-12 glasses
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 4, Brian Oldfield throws a Big One (1975), curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-4-brian-oldfield-throws-a-big-one-1975-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field–April 4 1959—Kansas Junior Bill Alley set an American Record in the Javelin with his winning mark of 270-1 ½ (82.33) at the Texas Relays. His win at the NCAA Championships in June
- [#TheJourneytoCompete, Issue 25, March 27, 2026, Celebrating the 2026 Indoor season!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/thejourneytocompete-issue-25-march-27-2026-celebrating-the-2026-indoor-season/) - Our Newsletter, #TheJourneytoCompete, is a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun. The idea is to utilize the assets of NIKE running, from athletes, coaches, footwear, and apparel, to help coaches train their athletes wiser and to help athletes train smarter and stay healthy! RunBlogRun collaborated with NIKE, using NIKE coaches, NIKE athletes, and NIKE product team
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 4, 2026, Week 3 Day 6, Saturday at the races..](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-4-2026-week-3-day-6-saturday-at-the-races/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Saturday, April 4, 2026 Your race day: warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, races from 800m to 5k, might consider a 4x400m relay pick up team, 30 minutes of easy running, cooldown. Hydration is a state of mind.
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 3: Bud Houser sets WR in the Discus (1926), curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-3-bud-houser-sets-wr-in-the-discus-1926-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field–April 3 (Houser, Glance, ’04 Marathon Trials-W/Born On This Day-Trinity Gray, Ellerbe, LaPlante/R.I.P.-Stella Walsh/Elvis-Milton Berle) 1868—William Gibbs set a World Record of 4:28.8 for the Mile at the Oxford-Cambridge dual
- [#CoffeewithLarry, April 2, 2026, Episode 862: Stanford Invite, Arcadia Invite, Boston Marathon!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-april-2-2026-episode-862-stanford-invite-arcadia-invite-boston-marathon/) - This is Episode 862 of #CoffeewithLarry, April 2, 2026, Stanford Invite, Arcadia Invite, and Boston Marathon, all coming up! This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: Check
- [Post Title](https://coachingathleticsq.com/post-title-7/) - The good, the bad, and the other The good There was so much good in the 2026 World Indoor Championships that it’s hard to know where to start. We understand the need to take championships around the world. When you are in a country or a city where they love their track and field, the
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 3, 2026, Week 3 Day 5, an easy day for Friday..](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-3-2026-week-3-day-5-an-easy-day-for-friday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Friday, April 3, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Hydration is a state of
- [Miramar Invitaitonal features big sprint races on 4 April!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/miramar-invitaitonal-features-big-sprint-races-on-4-april/) - MIRAMAR (USA): World Athletics will livestream the Miramar Invitational (WACT Silver), which takes place between 17:00 and 19:00 GMT on Saturday, 4 April, on its World Athletics + platform. Notable entrants include Ackeem Blake (100m), Kishane Thompson (150m), Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (4x100m), Tina and Tia Clayton (150m), whilst Alexander Ogando, Shericka Jackson, Anna Cockrell, and Britton
- [Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman at Stawell Gift](https://coachingathleticsq.com/shacarri-richardson-and-christian-coleman-at-stawell-gift/) - Richardson and Coleman at Stawell Gift MELBOURNE (AUS): Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have arrived in Australia ahead of their highly anticipated debut at the Powercor Stawell Gift (4th and 6th April). Both are preparing to compete over 120 m on grass in a handicapped field, lining up as backmarkers on scratch as they chase
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- [Molly Palmer: An Most Eventful Debut](https://coachingathleticsq.com/molly-palmer-an-most-eventful-debut/) - Editor’s note: Molly Palmer is enrolled at Loughborough University and trains with the Charnwood Athletic Club. Molly is in the British High Performance program at Loughborough. Special thanks to Stuart Weir, our senior writer for Europe and the UK, for this piece on Molly’s most eventful debut at the World Indoors! Molly Palmer: An eventful
- [This Day in Track & Field/X-Country–April 2, Lillian Copeland wins shot put, Javelin and Discus at Maccabiah Games!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-x-country-april-2-lillian-copeland-wins-shot-put-javelin-and-discus-at-maccabiah-games/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field/X-Country–April 2 (Lillian Copeland, Santee, Nieder, Russ Francis, Walder, Bekele, Kastor/Birthdays-Otterdahl, Walcott, Hood, Christie, Bordin, Covelli) 1935–Lillian Copeland, the 1932 Olympic Champion in the Women’s Discus, threw the Shot
- [#CoffeewithLarry, March 31, 2026, Episode 861, parts 1 and 2, The TEN, Maurie Plant Meet Performances, and thoughts on NIN and World Indoor!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-march-31-2026-episode-861-parts-1-and-2-the-ten-maurie-plant-meet-performances-and-thoughts-on-nin-and-world-indoor/) - This is Episode 861, March 31, 2026, for #CoffeeWithLarry: The TEN, Maurie Plant performances, NIN, and World Indoor Thoughts, Parts 1 and 2. This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday,  April 2,  2026, Week 3, Day 4,  Thursday is a Tough!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-april-2-2026-week-3-day-4-thursday-is-a-tough/) - Workout for Thursday, March 26, 2026(Week 3, Day 4 , Spring 2026) This is your early Spring workouts, we are now in week three. Your Thursday workout: Warm-up, 6 x 150-meter stride outs, 8 x 400-meter hills, jog down, 8 x 250-meter hills, jog down, 8 x 100-meter hills, jog down, 30 minutes of moderate
- [Keely Hodgkinson wins her first World Indoor Title!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/keely-hodgkinson-wins-her-first-world-indoor-title/) - Keely Hodgkinson I am running out of superlatives to describe Keely Hodgkinson. As a British writer, I have been privileged to follow her career in detail. I first recall seeing her in the GB Champs – indoor and out in 2020. I have watched her in two Olympics, two World Championships, two European Championships, a
- [This Day in Track & Field History, April 1: Ben Eastman breaks WR for 600 yards (1933), curated and written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-history-april-1-ben-eastman-breaks-wr-for-600-yards-1933-curated-and-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) (c)Copyright 2026-all rights reserved. May not be reprinted or retransmitted without permission. This Day in Track & Field–April 1) (Snoddy-9.87w!, Ashton Eaton/Brianne Theisen, Duplantis/Birthdays-Thorkildsen, Lewis-Smallwood, Ruth Beitía, Kelli White, Rey Robinson/R.I.P.-Shavlakadze, Bill Bergan) 1933—Ben Eastman set a World Record of 1:09.2 for 600-yards at the PTA Sports
- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), April 1, 2026, Week 3 Day 3, an easy day for Wednesday..](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-april-1-2026-week-3-day-3-an-easy-day-for-wednesday/) - Hello, high school distance runners, and here’s our Spring Training Guide (March-June) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Your workout: Warm-up, 45-60 minutes of very easy running, followed by 6 x 150-meter strideouts and a cooldown. Get wet clothes off ASAP and change your socks and shoes. Hydration is a state of
- [#CoffeewithLarry, March 30, 2026, Episode 860, Maurie Plant Meeting 2026, The TEN, Project 222, Josh Kerr, Brooks and the Emsley Carr Mile!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-march-30-2026-episode-860-maurie-plant-meeting-2026-the-ten-project-222-josh-kerr-brooks-and-the-emsley-carr-mile/) - This is #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 860, for March 30, 2026. Our topics: #MauriePlantMeeting, #TheTEN, #Project222, #emsleycarrmile This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics today! 1. Thanks to Brooks,
- [Luvo Manyonga](https://coachingathleticsq.com/luvo-manyonga/) - Luvo Manyonga One of the sadder moments at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun was seeing Luvo Manyonga rack up three fouls in the long jump, but one of the best moments was seeing him compete again. For a period, Luvo was one of the best long jumpers in the world: 2016 Olympic silver 2017 World Champion 2018 World
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- [Rift Denied between Jess Hull and Athletics Australia by Jess’ father/coach, Simon Hull](https://coachingathleticsq.com/rift-denied-between-jess-hull-and-athletics-australia-by-jess-father-coach-simon-hull/) - MELBOURNE (AUS): Simon Hull, the coach and father of Jessica Hull, has denied a report of a rift between their camp and Australian Athletics, describing the narrative as “fabricated”, “ridiculous,” and a “shame,” informs nine.com.au. He said the reason Hull didn’t compete at the Maurie Plant Meet on Saturday was due to the short turnaround
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- [Skechers Signs Multi-Year Agreement as Presenting Sponsor of Sound Running’s LA Track Fest, in Partnership with USATF Foundation](https://coachingathleticsq.com/skechers-signs-multi-year-agreement-as-presenting-sponsor-of-sound-runnings-la-track-fest-in-partnership-with-usatf-foundation/) - Skechers Signs Multi-Year Agreement as Presenting Sponsor of Sound Running’s LA Track Fest, in Partnership with USATF Foundation LOS ANGELES (3/19/26) — Skechers has been named the Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor for LA Track Fest through a multi-year partnership with Sound Running. In collaboration with the USATF Foundation, Skechers will enhance the event by
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- [NIKE presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE Track & Field newsletter, celebrating cross-country, and Indoor Track & Field, Issues, 1-23, Back Issues, Winter 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nike-presents-thejourneytocompete-a-nike-track-field-newsletter-celebrating-cross-country-and-indoor-track-field-issues-1-23-back-issues-winter-2026/) - NIKE XC presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE cross-country newsletter, Issues 1-21, a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun, celebrating all things athletics (Cross-Country and Track & Field) , Updated March 19, 2026. #TheJourneytoCompete is a free newsletter to cross country coaches, athletes, and fans. On January 23, #TheJourneytoCompete begins its Indoor Track & Field focus (January 23-March
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- [Hellen Obiri and Adriaan Wildschutt beat the cold weather and deep fields to emerge victorious at the 2026 NYC Half Marathon](https://coachingathleticsq.com/hellen-obiri-and-adriaan-wildschutt-beat-the-cold-weather-and-deep-fields-to-emerge-victorious-at-the-2026-nyc-half-marathon/) - The number 2 must be a favourite number for Kenya’s Hellen Obiri. The two-time World Champion, two-time Boston Marathon winner, and two-time Olympic silver medalist is now a two-time NYC Half Marathon champion after winning the women’s race at the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. Adriaan Wildschutt of South Africa, the national record holder
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- [2026 Spring Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday  March 16, 2026, Week 1 Day 1,  Monday begins your week one!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-spring-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-march-16-2026-week-1-day-1-monday-begins-your-week-one/) - Hello, high school distance runners and here’s our Spring Training Guide (Jan-March) from RunBlogRun! Workout for Monday, March 16, 2026 We ended the indoor season on Sunday. It will end globally this coming weekend, with the World Indoor Championships, in Torun, Poland. Stay tuned for updates on where to watch and who you will see!
- [This is Episode 856 on #CoffeewithLarry for March 14, 2026: All About the 2026 NIKE Indoor Nationals!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-is-episode-856-on-coffeewithlarry-for-march-14-2026-all-about-the-2026-nike-indoor-nationals/) - This is Episode 856 on #CoffeewithLarry for March 14, 2026. This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. All about the NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS, March 12-25, 2026.
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- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday, February 2, 2026, Week 5, Day 1, Monday is about the easy day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-february-2-2026-week-5-day-1-monday-is-about-the-easy-day/) - Hello, high school distance runners and here’s our Winter Training Guide (Jan-March) from RunBlogRun! This is the first day in week 5 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the
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- [Isabelle Boffey runs 1:57.43 WL, Roisin Willis 1:57.07 AR at John Thomas Terrier Classic](https://coachingathleticsq.com/isabelle-boffey-runs-157-43-wl-roisin-willis-157-07-ar-at-john-thomas-terrier-classic/) - Boffey 1:57.43 WL BOSTON (USA, Jan 30): British women highlighted Friday’s competitions at the John Thomas Terrier Classic. Isabelle Boffey delivered a huge overall PB and world lead of 1:57.43, becoming second fastest Briton indoors, when winning the 800m ahead of former World U20 champion Rosin Willis (1:57.97, short-track NR) and Gladys Chepngetich of Kenya
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- [NIKE presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE Cross Country newsletter, celebrating cross-country, and Indoor Track & Field, Issues, 1-16, Back Issues, Winter 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nike-presents-thejourneytocompete-a-nike-cross-country-newsletter-celebrating-cross-country-and-indoor-track-field-issues-1-16-back-issues-winter-2026/) - NIKE XC presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE cross-country newsletter, Issues 1-16, a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun, celebrating cross-country and the NIKE Cross Nationals. Updated January 27, 2026. #TheJourneytoCompete is a free newsletter to cross country coaches, athletes, and fans. On January 23, #TheJourneytoCompete begins its Indoor Track & Field focus (January 23-March 15, 2026). To
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday,  January 28, 2026, Week 4, Day 3, Wednesday is a Recovery Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-28-2026-week-4-day-3-wednesday-is-a-recovery-day/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the third day in week 4 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
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- [Hobbs Kessler and a Run that ReWrote Belief (2026 NB Indoor Grand Prix)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/hobbs-kessler-and-a-run-that-rewrote-belief-2026-nb-indoor-grand-prix/) - Hobbs Kessler and a run that rewrote belief Some records feel permanent, not because people stop trying, but because they seem to exist outside time. Kenenisa Bekele’s 2000m mark belonged in that category. Set in 2007, it lived through generations of fast men and faster shoes, untouched and quietly intimidating. On a charged night at
- [Bisleri Brings ‘Bench of Dreams’ to 25th Dubai Marathon](https://coachingathleticsq.com/bisleri-brings-bench-of-dreams-to-25th-dubai-marathon/) - This is a really cool way to promote recycling. I hope more races and events find a way to do such worthwhile projects! Bisleri Brings ‘Bench of Dreams’ to 25th Dubai Marathon Dubai (UAE): To mark its third year as the Official Hydration Partner, Bisleri will install twenty-five benches made of recycled plastic at the
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- [This Day in Track & Field, January 26, Mel Shepard sets World Indoor Record of 4:25.2 (1906), by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-26-mel-shepard-sets-world-indoor-record-of-425-2-1906-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 26 1906—Mel Sheppard set a World Indoor Record of 4:25.2 for the Mile at a meet hosted by Columbia University at Madison Square Garden, and Lawson Robertson won the 300-yards in 33.4. Both events served as U.S. Championship races. From the NY Times
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 25, Glenn Cunningham outkicks Joe Mangan in Boston (1936), Born on this Day: Steve Prefontaine, by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-25-glenn-cunningham-outkicks-joe-mangan-in-boston-1936-born-on-this-day-steve-prefontaine-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 25 1936–Virtually pushed into the tape by Joe Mangan of the New York A.C., Glenn Cunningham raced to victory in the K. of C. mile at the Boston Garden. Some 10,000 spectators changed the Boston Garden into something resembling a madhouse as
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 24, In front of 10,000 fans, Joie Ray wins first of & 1 1/2 mile titles at Millrose (1917), by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-24-in-front-of-10000-fans-joie-ray-wins-first-of-1-1-2-mile-titles-at-millrose-1917-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 24 1917—Running in front of 10,000 fans in Madison Square Garden, Joie Ray, leading from the gun, won the first of his 7 Wanamaker Mile-and-a Half titles at the Millrose Games. His winning time of 6:45.0 for the popular (at the time) distance
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday,  January 26, 2026, Week 4, Day 1, An Easy Day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-january-26-2026-week-4-day-1-an-easy-day/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the first day in week 4 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Saturday  January 25, 2026, Week 3, Day 7, Sunday is a long day!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-saturday-january-25-2026-week-3-day-7-sunday-is-a-long-day/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the seventh in week 3 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor season
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Saturday  January 24, 2026, Week 3, Day 6, A day at the races!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-saturday-january-24-2026-week-3-day-6-a-day-at-the-races/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the sixth in week 3 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor season
- [Big Quotes  from the NBIGP 2026 Press Conference!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/big-quotes-from-the-nbigp-2026-press-conference/) - The New Balance Indoor GP Presser was emceed by Geoff Wightman. A strong turnout of media at the event. Here are some great quotes from the presser! NBIGP 2026 Press Conference Quotes January 23, 2026 DONAVAN BRAZIER – MEN’S 600M Q. Last year, you were at the NB Indoor and watched the races. Did
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- [Top 5 Moments of Track & Field in 2025!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/top-5-moments-of-track-field-in-2025/) - Top 5 moments of Track and Field in 2025 After a slew of performances that made headlines in 2025, these are the few that leave lasting memories in the minds of sports enthusiasts. RunblogRun ranks its top 5 moments of 2025. 5. Collen Kebinatshipi pips USA and South Africa to the world 4x400m title in
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- [Top 10 US Female Athletes of the Year 2025 (10-6)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/top-10-us-female-athletes-of-the-year-2025-10-6/) - Top 10 US Female Athletes of the Year 2025 (10-6) As we count down the Top 10 U.S. female athletes of the year, we take a closer look at the women who made their mark on the sport in 2025. Through performances at the World Championships and across the Diamond League circuit, these athletes showed
- [Five Top Moments for Kenyan Athletics in 2025 !](https://coachingathleticsq.com/five-top-moments-for-kenyan-athletics-in-2025/) - 2025 has been another excellent year for the Kenyan athletic fraternity, with many inspiring moments from Kenyan runners. There were exceptional performances by the big stars, the discovery of new great talents, and the expansion of dominance and interest in events beyond the traditional track distances. Below are some of the top moments for Kenyan
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- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 839! January 22, 2026, at THE LENOX HOTEL, Boston, MA. for the 2026 NB Indoor Grand Prix!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-839-january-22-2026-at-the-lenox-hotel-boston-ma-for-the-2026-nb-indoor-grand-prix/) - Welcome to #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 839! January 22, 2026, at THE LENOX HOTEL, Boston, MA. for the 2026 NB Indoor Grand Prix! This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Special
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 23, Curt Clausen sets 30k AR (2000), Born this Day, Horace Ashenfelter, 1923-2018, written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-23-curt-clausen-sets-30k-ar-2000-born-this-day-horace-ashenfelter-1923-2018-written-by-walt-murphy/) - This Day in Track & Field–January 23 1918—Future Hall-of-Famer Joie Ray (6:57.8) was a runaway winner of the Mile-and-a-Half at the Millrose Games, held at NY’s Madison Square Garden. It was the 2nd of his 7 Millrose wins at the distance, which would eventually become the Wanamaker Mile in 1926. With World War I still going
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 22, John Pennel Sets Pole Vault WR (5.12 m/16′-9.5″), written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-22-john-pennel-sets-pole-vault-wr-5-12-m-16′-9-5″-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 22 1966—John Pennel set a World Record of 16-9 ½ (5.12) in the Pole Vault before a crowd of more than 13,000 at the Los Angeles Invitational. A 2nd record was set by Art Walker (53-8 ½ [16.37]), who became the first American to
- [This Day in Track & Field , January 21, Paavo Nurmi’s Magical 55 race tour continues (1925), written by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-21-paavo-nurmis-magical-55-race-tour-continues-1925-written-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field-January 21 1888—The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) was formed https://aausports.org/timeline.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_Athletic_Union https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amateur-Athletic-Union-of-the-United-States 1925–After taking a well deserved three-day rest after his three races in three days odyssey in New York and Chicago, Paavo Nurmi resumed his U.S. tour at the St.Joseph’s A.C. meet
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday,  January 23, 2026, Week 2, Day 5, An easy day on Friday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-january-23-2026-week-2-day-5-an-easy-day-on-friday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the fifth day in week 3 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday,  January 22, 2026, Week 2, Day 4, A day on the track](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-january-22-2026-week-2-day-4-a-day-on-the-track/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the fourth day in week 3 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
- [NIKE presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE Cross Country newsletter, celebrating cross-country, Issues, 1-15, Back Issues, Winter 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nike-presents-thejourneytocompete-a-nike-cross-country-newsletter-celebrating-cross-country-issues-1-15-back-issues-winter-2026/) - NIKE XC presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE cross-country newsletter, Issues 1-15, a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun, celebrating cross-country and the NIKE Cross Nationals. Updated January 21, 2026. #TheJourneytoCompete is a free newsletter to cross country coaches, athletes, and fans. On January 23, #TheJourneytoCompete begins its Indoor Track & Field focus (January 23-March 15, 2026). To
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- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday January 21, 2026, Week 3, Day 3,  the third week of Winter running, with an easy day on Wednesday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-21-2026-week-3-day-3-the-third-week-of-winter-running-with-an-easy-day-on-wednesday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the third day of our third week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday January 20, 2026, Week 3, Day 2, your third Tempo Run of 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-january-20-2026-week-3-day-2-your-third-tempo-run-of-2026/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the second day in week 3 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
- [European Athletics Week of Indoor Meetings (January 19-25, 2026) with FREE Streaming Video!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/european-athletics-week-of-indoor-meetings-january-19-25-2026-with-free-streaming-video/) - European Athletics is streaming 23 meets as part of the build-up to the World Athletics Indoor Champs in Torun, Poland, March 20-23. By going to the www.european-athletics.com website or the @YouTube site of European Athletics, you can see the meets, for FREE in Streaming LIVE video with English commentary! Here is the list of meets
- [Guinness Book of World Records and Dubai Marathon Unite to promote opportunities to attempt WRs in the race!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/guinness-book-of-world-records-and-dubai-marathon-unite-to-promote-opportunities-to-attempt-wrs-in-the-race/) - GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS and Dubai Marathon Unite to CreateRecord-Breaking Opportunities for Runners 12 January 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 January 2026 – Under the global banner “Be Part Of It”, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) and the Dubai Marathon, which this year celebrates its landmark 25th Anniversary, have announced a collaboration offering participants a rare opportunity to
- [Max Burgin and his coach, part 1](https://coachingathleticsq.com/max-burgin-and-his-coach-part-1/) - Max Burgin and his coach RunBlogRun, #1: Max, you’re coached by your dad. How has that sort of worked over the years? Max Burgin: When I was very young, I was just starting athletics, my granddad used to run in the local club. He coached me. And then I started to exceed all of the
- [This Day in Track & Field–January  19, Mary Decker set WR for 1000 yards at 2:26.7 (1974), by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-19-mary-decker-set-wr-for-1000-yards-at-226-7-1974-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 19 1957–Two recent Olympic Champions had different outcomes at the Boston Knights of Columbus meet. Charlie Jenkins, who won the 400-meters in Melbourne in late 1956, beat Reggie Pearman to win the 600y for the 4th year in a row, but 800-meter
- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 836, January 15, 2026, Birthday Wishes to Dad, Ian and Jeff!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-836-january-15-2026-birthday-wishes-to-dad-ian-and-jeff/) - #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 836, January 15, 2026 This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! Our topics: 1. Happy Birthday to my father, Stanley Eder, Sr., 1939-2020, who was born on
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday, January 19, 2026, Week 3, Day 1,  the third week of Winter running, with an easy day on Monday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-january-19-2026-week-3-day-1-the-third-week-of-winter-running-with-an-easy-day-on-monday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the first day of our third week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [Artists Wanted:   Peachtree T-Shirt Design Contest Returns   Ahead of 57th Running of the Road Race ](https://coachingathleticsq.com/artists-wanted-peachtree-t-shirt-design-contest-returns-ahead-of-57th-running-of-the-road-race/) - Artists Wanted: Peachtree T-Shirt Design Contest Returns Ahead of 57th Running of the Road Race ATLANTA – Jan. 16, 2026 – Atlanta Track Club is inviting artists to shape one of the city’s most iconic traditions: the unveiling of the Peachtree Road Race finisher’s shirt. Submissions are now open for the 2026 Peachtree T-Shirt Design Contest, with the winning artwork featured on the
- [Cam Myers runs fastest mile EVER in January with 3:49.81 at Washington Indoor Preview !](https://coachingathleticsq.com/cam-myers-runs-fastest-mile-ever-in-january-with-349-81-at-washington-indoor-preview/) - Cam Myers, one of Australia’s finest middle distance runners, continues to impress with his fast running in January! SEATTLE (USA, Jan 17): Australian Cameron Myers stormed to fastest January mile ever of 3:49.81, to win at the Washington Indoor Preview ahead of road mile World medallist Samuel Prakel (3:54.27) and Brannon Kidder (3:54.62 PB). Maggi
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 18, Hannes Kolehmainen, 3 time gold medalist  in 1912, wins Millrose 10 mile Handicap (1913), by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-18-hannes-kolehmainen-3-time-gold-medalist-in-1912-wins-millrose-10-mile-handicap-1913-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 18 1913–The featured event at the early editions of the Millrose Games was a road race, and the winner of this year’s 10-mile handicap event was Finland’s Hannes Kolehmainen (51:25), who had won 3 gold medals at the previous year’s Olympics in
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 17, Willie Ritola sets 5 mile WR, Paavo Nurmi sets 2k WR at Fordham U Handicap Meet (1925), by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-17-willie-ritola-sets-5-mile-wr-paavo-nurmi-sets-2k-wr-at-fordham-u-handicap-meet-1925-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 17 1913—Finland’s Hannes Kolehmainen, a triple gold medalist at the previous year’s Olympics (5000, 10,000, X-Country), won the 10-mile race, a featured event in the early days of the Millrose Games, in 51:25. The race began and ended at the 71st Regiment Armory, located at
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Sunday, January 18, 2026, Week 2, Day 7,  the second week of Winter running, a Long Run on Sunday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-sunday-january-18-2026-week-2-day-7-the-second-week-of-winter-running-a-long-run-on-sunday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the seventh day of our second week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday, January 17, 2026, Week 2, Day 6,  the second week of Winter running, with Saturday as a day of racing!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-17-2026-week-2-day-6-the-second-week-of-winter-running-with-saturday-as-a-day-of-racing/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the sixth day of our second week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [Katerina Stefanaidi to compete at MIllrose Games!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/katerina-stefanaidi-to-compete-at-millrose-games/) - NEW YORK (USA): Katerina Stefanidi will compete for the first time since giving birth to her first child at the Millrose Games in New York on 1 February (WIT Gold), informs organisers. Stefanidi won at this meeting every year between 2015 and 2018. ​
- [Olympic winner Tola runs 2:05:40 CR in Doha!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/olympic-winner-tola-runs-20540-cr-in-doha/) - Olympic winner Tola 2:05:40 CR DOHA (QAT, Jan 16): Olympic champion Tamirat Tola won the Doha Marathon in a course record of 2:05:40 (62:22/63:18), leading an Ethiopian 1-2-3 ahead of Asefa Boki (2:05:55) and Boki Diriba (2:06:26 PB). Oqbe Kibrom from Eritrea was the best non-Ethiopian as 6th 2:07:55 and best Kenyan Nicholas Kirwa as
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 16, Paavo Nurmi breaks  fourth WR on tour (1925), this time in Chicago! by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-16-paavo-nurmi-breaks-fourth-wr-on-tour-1925-this-time-in-chicago-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field—January 16 1925–Showing no signs of fatigue after his long train ride from New York, the amazing Paavo Nurmi lowered his day-old World Record for 1-3/4 miles to 7:55.4 at the Illinois A.C. Handicap meet at the Chicago Coliseum. Finishing a distant 2nd
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday, January 16, 2026, Week 2, Day 5,  the second week of Winter running, with an easy day on Friday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-16-2026-week-2-day-5-the-second-week-of-winter-running-with-an-easy-day-on-friday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the fifth day of our second week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [Cordell Tinch and Anna Hall to compete at the 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on January 24, 2026!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/cordell-tinch-and-anna-hall-to-compete-at-the-2026-new-balance-indoor-grand-prix-on-january-24-2026/) - Boston, Mass. (Jan. 13, 2026) – Cordell Tinch and Anna Hall, the reigning world champions in the men’s 110m hurdles and women’s heptathlon, respectively, are confirmed to compete at the 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, organizers announced today. Tickets for the event at the TRACK at new balance on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, which forms part of the World Athletics
- [World Indoor champion Josh Hoey will compete at the 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on January 24, 2026!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/world-indoor-champion-josh-hoey-will-compete-at-the-2026-new-balance-indoor-grand-prix-on-january-24-2026/) - Boston, Mass. (Jan. 6, 2026) – Josh Hoey, the reigning world indoor champion at 800m, is confirmed to compete at the 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, organizers announced today. Tickets for the event at the TRACK at new balance on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, which forms part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold, are now on sale at www.nbindoorgrandprix.com or
- [Noah Lyles Returns to the 2026 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on January 24, 2026!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/noah-lyles-returns-to-the-2026-new-balance-indoor-grand-prix-on-january-24-2026/) - Editor’s note: The first Boston Indoor Games was held in 1996. New Balance has been the sponsor since 2011. In 2023, the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix moved to Track at New Balance, one of the finest indoor facilities in the world. Boston, Mass. – Noah Lyles, the reigning Olympic champion at in the men’s
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 15, Paavo Nurmi sets 3 WRs in one race at Madison Square Garden (1925)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-15-paavo-nurmi-sets-3-wrs-in-one-race-at-madison-square-garden-1925/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 15 1925–Paavo Nurmi, “The Flying Finn”, returned to NY’s Madison Square Garden for the 2nd stop on his U.S. tour and came away with three more world records, although they all came within one race. After letting Ville “Willie” Ritola set the
- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 835, January 13, 2026, More deep thoughts on Cross Country Town USA, aka Tallahassee!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-835-january-13-2026-more-deep-thoughts-on-cross-country-town-usa-aka-tallahassee/) - #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 835, January 13, 2026, More deep thoughts on Cross Country Town USA, aka Tallahassee! This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! 1. RunBlogRun has some fun events
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday, January 15, 2026, Week 2, Day 4,  the second week of Winter running, with an fartlek run on Thursday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-15-2026-week-2-day-4-the-second-week-of-winter-running-with-an-fartlek-run-on-thursday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the fourth day of our second week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [Kishane Thompson headlines Men’s 60 at BAUHAUS-Galan Indoor (WIT Silver) on 22 January 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/kishane-thompson-headlines-mens-60-at-bauhaus-galan-indoor-wit-silver-on-22-january-2026/) - STOCKHOLM (SWE): Olympic and World Championship silver medallist Kishane Thompson will headline the men’s 60m at the BAUHAUS-Galan Indoor (WIT Silver) on Thursday 22 January. He will be joined by reigning World and European Indoor Champion Jeremiah Azu, 2023 European Indoor Champion Samuele Ceccarelli of Italy and home athlete Isak Hughes. Also confirmed are Brits
- [Menno Vloon, European Indoor Champion, leads field at Klaverblad International Polsstokhoog Gala (WIT Challenger) on 17 January](https://coachingathleticsq.com/menno-vloon-european-indoor-champion-leads-field-at-klaverblad-international-polsstokhoog-gala-wit-challenger-on-17-january/) - ZOETEMEER (NED): European Indoor Champion Menno Vloon will be the star athlete at the Klaverblad International Polsstokhoog Gala (WIT Challenger) on Saturday 17 January. He will face Antonis Santas of Greece and fellow Dutchman Koen van der Wijst. European U20 Champion Elise de Jong headlines the women’s field. ​
- [Big Women’s 400 meters at Madrid World Indoor Tour Gold (January 6, 2026)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/big-womens-400-meters-at-madrid-world-indoor-tour-gold-january-6-2026/) - MADRID (ESP): European Indoor Champion Lieke Klaver and home athlete Paula Sevilla, joint holder of the Spanish Indoor Record, will headline the women’s 400m at the Madrid World Indoor Tour Gold meeting on Friday 6 February. Also due to compete are Romanian Andrea Esanu-Miklós, Mercy Oketch of Kenya and Puerto Rico’s Gabby Scott, plus home
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 14, Ted Meredith, won 600y in front of 10,000 fans at Madison Square Garden (1915), by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-14-ted-meredith-won-600y-in-front-of-10000-fans-at-madison-square-garden-1915-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 14 1915—Ted Meredith, the 1912 Olympic Champion at 800-Meters, won the 600y at the Millrose Games before a record crowd of 10,00 fans in NY’s Madison Square Garden. His time of 1:13.6 just missed the World Record of 1:13.4 that was
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Week 2, Day 3,  the second week of Winter running, with an easy day on Wednesday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-14-2026-week-2-day-3-the-second-week-of-winter-running-with-an-easy-day-on-wednesday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the third day of our second week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [Anna Hall to double at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix (January 24) in 400 meters and Long Jump](https://coachingathleticsq.com/anna-hall-to-double-at-new-balance-indoor-grand-prix-january-24-in-400-meters-and-long-jump/) - BOSTON (USA): Anna Hall will compete in both the 400m and long jump at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix (WIT Gold) on Saturday 24 January, organisers have announced. Her indoor PB is 51.03, set in 2023. She will face World Indoor Champion Claire Bryant and Jasmine Moore in the long jump. Donavan Brazier, Bryce
- [NIKE presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE Cross Country newsletter, celebrating cross-country, Issues, 1-14, Back Issues, Winter 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/nike-presents-thejourneytocompete-a-nike-cross-country-newsletter-celebrating-cross-country-issues-1-14-back-issues-winter-2026/) - NIKE XC presents #TheJourneytoCompete, A NIKE cross-country newsletter, Issues 1-14, a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun, celebrating cross-country and the NIKE Cross Nationals. Updated January 13, 2026. #TheJourneytoCompete is a free newsletter to cross country coaches, athletes, and fans. To subscriber, please send an email to runblogrun@gmail.com, with subject line; NIKE XC and your email.
- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 834, From Tallahassee Mud to Georgia Indoor Fire (At Clemson)! Part 2/2.](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-834-from-tallahassee-mud-to-georgia-indoor-fire-at-clemson-part-2-2/) - #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 834, From Tallahassee Mud to Georgia Indoor Fire (At Clemson)! Part 2/2. This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by #DubaiMarathon, to be held
- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 834, January 12, 2026, From Tallahassee Mud to Georgia Indoor Fire! Part 1 (24 minutes)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-834-january-12-2026-from-tallahassee-mud-to-georgia-indoor-fire-part-1-24-minutes/) - #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 834, January 12, 2026, From Tallahassee Mud to Georgia Indoor Fire! Part 1 (24 minutes) This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field! We go LIVE Monday-Saturday, at 10 Am Central time in the U.S.A. Email me at runblogrun@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 13, Dick Buerkle Breaks World Indoor Mile record with 3:54.93 (1978), the story behind the story, by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-13-dick-buerkle-breaks-world-indoor-mile-record-with-354-93-1978-the-story-behind-the-story-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 13 1899-Penn senior Walter Tewksbury set a World Record of 6.4 for 60-yards in NY City. He would win 5 medals at the following year’s Olympics in Paris: Gold (200m, 400m-Hurdles), Silver (60m, 100m), Bronze (200m-Hurdles). https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/79119 1973–The serious track fan will
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 12, 18 year old Herb Elliott breaks Ron Clarke’s World Junior Mile record with a 4:06.0 (1958)! by Walt Murphy](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-12-18-year-old-herb-elliott-breaks-ron-clarkes-world-junior-mile-record-with-a-406-0-1958-by-walt-murphy/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field–January 12 1957–While leafing through old issues of Track and Field News, it’s always a kick to come across what was probably the first mention of an athlete who went on to achieve greatness. Such was the case in the January, 1957, issue, when Joe Galli
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday January 13, 2026, Week 2, Day 2, the second Tempo Run of 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-january-13-2026-week-2-day-2-the-second-tempo-run-of-2026/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the second day in week 2 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
- [European 10k record for Eilish McColgan!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/european-10k-record-for-eilish-mccolgan/) - Editor’s Note: Eilish McColgan is on a journey. Stuart Weir and I have observed her on her journey from the 1,500 meters, then, to the steeplechase, then, to the 5,000m and 10,000m, and now, to the roads. In 2024, Eilish ran a marathon debut in 2:24.:25 at London. Eilish is racing well, and this 30:07
- [USATF Honors Standout Performers With 2025 Annual Awards](https://coachingathleticsq.com/usatf-honors-standout-performers-with-2025-annual-awards/) - Editor’s note: For two plus decades, this writer attended the USATF National Meeting. It was where I caught up with USATF delegates, coaches, Association leadership and athletes. It was old home week, to use an old time phrase. Then, around 2010, it started to get difficult to be each year. The last year that I
- [ASBA Honors Distinguished Sports Facilities](https://coachingathleticsq.com/asba-honors-distinguished-sports-facilities-2/) - Editor’s note: For a decade, I attended the ASBA Annual Meetings each year. The first week of December use to have ASBA, USATF and NIKE Cross Nationals, and it was exhausting. I miss the ASBA meeting as the folks are great, and lots of fun, plus they are all about building the best track and
- [World Cross Country Tallahassee: Faves Ngetich and Kiplimo Clearly, Australia takes Mixed Relay!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/world-cross-country-tallahassee-faves-ngetich-and-kiplimo-clearly-australia-takes-mixed-relay/) - This is the race by race updates for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, from our friends and partners at EME News, which we use with their permission, via subscription and sponsorship. Favorites Ngetich and Kiplimo clearly, Australia gets mixed relay TALLAHASSEE (USA): Kenya topped the medal table at the 46th World Cross
- [Jacob Kiplimo and the art of Cross-Country Dominance](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jacob-kiplimo-and-the-art-of-cross-country-dominance/) - Jacob Kiplimo and the art of Cross-Country Dominance Some victories define a season. Others define careers. What Jacob Kiplimo achieved in Tallahassee belongs firmly in the second category. By winning the senior men’s race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships for a third consecutive year, Kiplimo cemented his place among the very few athletes
- [Tally Comes Through, the View from Tallahassee, #CrossCountryTownUSA](https://coachingathleticsq.com/tally-comes-through-the-view-from-tallahassee-crosscountrytownusa/) - Editor’s comments: The changes in global sports media can be seen each and every day! RunBlogRun used remote coverage and live coverage to provide for you, our readers, a more complete coverage of this complex world sports event. Tony Gulotta and Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer for RBR on the East Coast, were on site, with
- [Solid GB Performances at Tallahassee](https://coachingathleticsq.com/solid-gb-performances-at-tallahassee/) - Solid GB performance at Tallahassee It was a solid but unspectacular performance by the British team at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Florida, achieving overall 9th place. The best team performance was achieved by the junior men’s team securing a 5th place in the team event. The best individual placing for Michael Clark
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday, January 12, 2026, Week 2, Day 1,  the second week begins on Monday!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-january-12-2026-week-2-day-1-the-second-week-begins-on-monday/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the first day of our second week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday, January 11, 2026, Week 1, Day 7, the first Sunday of real training in 2026, your long run!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-january-11-2026-week-1-day-7-the-first-sunday-of-real-training-in-2026-your-long-run/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the seventh day of our first week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). . The goal is to have you in track shape at the start
- [Dominant performances by Agnes Ngetich and Jacob Kiplimo in Tallahassee 26 World Cross Country Championships](https://coachingathleticsq.com/dominant-performances-by-agnes-ngetich-and-jacob-kiplimo-in-tallahassee-26-world-cross-country-championships/) - This is the view from Kenya! Justin Lagat, Senior writer for RBR in Kenya, wrote this piece, remotely, on the Tallahassee 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships! Thanks, Justin! Dominant performances by Agnes Ngetich and Jacob Kiplimo in Tallahassee 26 World Cross Country Championships, by Justin Lagat for RunBlogRun In two different versions, Kenya’s Agnes
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Saturday, January 10, 2026, Week 1, Day 6, the first race of 2026!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-saturday-january-10-2026-week-1-day-6-the-first-race-of-2026/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the sixth day of first week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). The goal is to have you in track shape at the start of Outdoor
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- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Monday, January 9, 2026, Week 1, Day 5, the first Friday of training for 2026!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-monday-january-9-2026-week-1-day-5-the-first-friday-of-training-for-2026/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the fifth day of our first week in our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). . The goal is to have you in track shape at the start
- [This Day in Track & Field, January 8, Lloyd Hahn ran WR at 800m/880 yards (1928), Born This Day, Quincy Wilson (2008)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/this-day-in-track-field-january-8-lloyd-hahn-ran-wr-at-800m-880-yards-1928-born-this-day-quincy-wilson-2008/) - Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service (wmurphy25@aol.com) This Day in Track & Field—January 8 1928 lloyd hahn ran 1:53.8 in Brooklyn to set World Records at 800-meters and 880-yards. The 2-time U.S. Olympian was 6th in the 1500 at the 1924 Games, 5th in the 800 in 1928. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Hahn https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/78495 1971–Dr. Delano Meriwether had gained some attention
- [Josh Hoey will have a busy week! 800m at NB Indoor (January 24) and Mile on February 1 at Millrose](https://coachingathleticsq.com/josh-hoey-will-have-a-busy-week-800m-at-nb-indoor-january-24-and-mile-on-february-1-at-millrose/) - Josh Hoey has already had two strong races, a 600 meter indoor WR in Boston and a road mile win in Hawaii. Now, an 800 meters and mile indoors! Hoey for the mile NEW YORK (USA): Josh Hoey, the 800m World Indoor Champion, has been added to the field of the NYRR Men’s Wanamaker Mile
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- [Doris Brown-Heritage and the Roots of World Cross Country](https://coachingathleticsq.com/doris-brown-heritage-and-the-roots-of-world-cross-country/) - In celebration of the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country in Tallahassee, RunBlogRun is posting a story on the iconic Doris Brown-Heritage, who won ‘the International”, the title for the World Cross Country Champs prior to 1973, when the I.A.A.F. established their Championships. This piece is done by Senior Writer Deji Ogeyingbo, who is finishing his
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Thursday, January 8, 2026, Week 1, Day 4, the first Fartlek Run of 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-thursday-january-8-2026-week-1-day-4-the-first-fartlek-run-of-2026/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the fourth day in week 1 of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). Our workouts in Winter program will include long run, tempo day, fartlek day, race
- [Conversations with Larry, 2025 World Athletics Championships Reviews, September 16, 2025, Day 4, Faith Continues to Shine in the 1,500 meters!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/conversations-with-larry-2025-world-athletics-championships-reviews-september-16-2025-day-4-faith-continues-to-shine-in-the-1500-meters/) - RunBlogRun presents Conversations with Larry Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships Day 4 Review Thumbnail graphic created thanks to Mattia Ozbot The 2025 World Athletics Championship was one of my favorites in all fifteen that I have attended, which goes back to 1995 ( I missed 1997). The sixty thousand fans in the Tokyo Olympic stadium
- [Kenya’s Dynasty Faces a Challenge as Tallahassee Prepares to Crown a New Queen](https://coachingathleticsq.com/kenyas-dynasty-faces-a-challenge-as-tallahassee-prepares-to-crown-a-new-queen/) - Kenya’s Dynasty Faces a Challenge as Tallahassee Prepares to Crown a New Queen The senior women’s race in Tallahassee sits at an unusual crossroads. For nearly a decade, the outcome of this championship has felt almost preordained, shaped by Kenyan dominance and defined by familiar faces. In 2026, that certainty softens. Beatrice Chebet, the standard-bearer
- [Why the Men’s World Cross Country Race in Tallahassee Could Shape an Era](https://coachingathleticsq.com/why-the-mens-world-cross-country-race-in-tallahassee-could-shape-an-era/) - Why the Men’s World Cross Country Race in Tallahassee Could Shape an Era The men’s race at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee is shaping up to be far more than an early-season contest. Even though it comes just days into the new year, it has the ingredients of a race that could
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 832, January 6, 2026, XC mania !](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-832-january-6-2026-xc-mania/) - Coffee with Larry, Episode 832, January 6, 2026, XC mania ! 1. The World Cross Country is visiting the US for the third time. The first was in 1983 at Meadowlands, NJ, then, in 1992, in Franklin Park, in Boston, MA and now, in 2026, in Tallahassee, FLA! 2. Our senior writer for all things
- [HONOLULU CHAMP HAUGER-THACKERY TO REBOOT QUICKLY FOR CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON](https://coachingathleticsq.com/honolulu-champ-hauger-thackery-to-reboot-quickly-for-chevron-houston-marathon/) - HONOLULU CHAMP HAUGER-THACKERY TO REBOOT QUICKLY FOR CHEVRON HOUSTON MARATHON By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2025 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved, used by permission. (31-Dec) — Calli Hauger-Thackery, Britain’s second-fastest female marathoner after Paula Radcliffe with a personal best of 2:21:24, will contest the Chevron Houston Marathon on January 11 just four weeks after
- [Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Kenya’s Mixed Relay team seek third consecutive titles in Tallahassee](https://coachingathleticsq.com/ugandas-jacob-kiplimo-and-kenyas-mixed-relay-team-seek-third-consecutive-titles-in-tallahassee/) - There will be four individual and one mixed relay titles to be won this weekend, the 10th of January, when the world’s finest runners descend in the USA for the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. With major upsets and great surprises at the Tokyo 25 World Championships, it remains to be seen whether
- [Jess Warner-Judd moves from the 800 meters to her debut over the marathon, four stories by Stuart Weir](https://coachingathleticsq.com/jess-warner-judd-moves-from-the-800-meters-to-her-debut-over-the-marathon-four-stories-by-stuart-weir/) - Jess Warner-Judd competes for HOKA running and her federation is British Athletics. Jess has competed for Team GBR since 2011 as a junior, moving up from the 800 meters to the 1,500 meters, then, the 10,000m and 5,000 meters, and now the marathon. Stuart Weir, RunBlogRun’s Senior Writer for UK/Europe specializes in these wonderfully woven
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Week 1, Day 3, The journey to Indoor 2026 /Outdoor 2026 has begun](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-wednesday-january-7-2026-week-1-day-3-the-journey-to-indoor-2026-outdoor-2026-has-begun/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the third day in week one of our ten-week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). We will have tempo days, repetition work, long run, and some fartlek, plus a few
- [Socialing the Distance :Julia Paternain, Saucony sponsored athlete & Bronze Medalist in the 2025 Tokyo World Championships](https://coachingathleticsq.com/socialing-the-distance-julia-paternain-saucony-sponsored-athlete-bronze-medalist-in-the-2025-tokyo-world-championships/) - Socialing The Distance (Full Episodes) RunBlogRun presents Socialing the Distance with Larry Eder Featuring Julia Paternain, Saucony sponsored athlete & Bronze Medalist in the 2025 Tokyo World Championships I was watching the Tokyo WC Marathon in the media room, as the battle between Julia Patternain and Susanna Sullivan developed, as the two athletes ran two
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- [Top 10 US Male Athletes of the Year 2025 (5-1)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/top-10-us-male-athletes-of-the-year-2025-5-1/) - Top 10 US Male Athletes of the Year 2025 (5-1) In 2025, several American track and field athletes showcased their dominance, earning medals, breaking records, and solidifying their legacies as some of the best in the sport. From World Championships to consistent wins on the Diamond League circuit, these athletes proved their mettle, and each
- [Top 10 US Male Athletes of the Year 2025 (10-6)](https://coachingathleticsq.com/top-10-us-male-athletes-of-the-year-2025-10-6/) - Top 10 US Male Athletes of the Year 2025 (10-6) The top male track and field athletes in the United States in 2025 rose to the occasion and shaped it. Across stadiums, Diamond League circuits, and world championship moments, they carried the sport forward with performances that felt intentional, assured, and unmistakably their own. This
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- [The Journey to Compete, NIKE NIL Coach Juli Benson, Clip #2: Discussing the Best Way to Recover for a High School athlete: Rest and Hydration](https://coachingathleticsq.com/the-journey-to-compete-nike-nil-coach-juli-benson-clip-2-discussing-the-best-way-to-recover-for-a-high-school-athlete-rest-and-hydration/) - RunBlogRun presents The Journey To Compete Episode 1 with Juli Benson Clip 2 – Discussing the best way to recover for an athlete: Rest and Hydration This is clip 2 in The Journey to Compete: Coaching Tips, a collaboration between NIKE and RunBlogRun. We hope you enjoy it! This may be the most important clip
- [#CoffeewithLarry, Episode 831, January 5, 2026, A Busy Week, Lots of Athletic News!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffeewithlarry-episode-831-january-5-2026-a-busy-week-lots-of-athletic-news/) - #CoffeewithLarry, Episode 831, January 5, 2026, a busy week, lots of news! 1, Happy New Year! It is World Cross-Country Week! 2. WXC is in Tallahassee, Florida on January 10, 2026! 3. RunBlogRun will be there! 4. USA won three straight World XC titles for junior Boys, 1974-Rich Kimball, 1975-Bobby Thomas and 1976, Eric Hulst!
- [2026 Winter Middle Distance Training (800m-5,000m), Tuesday January 6, 2026, Week 1, Day 2, the first Tempo Run of 2026](https://coachingathleticsq.com/2026-winter-middle-distance-training-800m-5000m-tuesday-january-6-2026-week-1-day-2-the-first-tempo-run-of-2026/) - Hello, high school distance runners and Happy New Year from RunBlogRun! This is the first day of our ten week Winter Training program, which goes up until the NIKE Indoor Championships (March 12-15, 2026, more info at https://nikeindoornationals.runnerspace.com/). We will begin training today, January 5, 2026. The goal is to have you in track shape
- [Coffee with Larry, Episode 830, January 2, 2025, the New Year is here!](https://coachingathleticsq.com/coffee-with-larry-episode-830-january-2-2025-the-new-year-is-here/) - Coffee with Larry, Episode 830, January 2, 2026 This is #CoffeewithLarry, our nearly daily podcast from RunBlogRun. We are on episode 830. Our topics: 1. Happy New Year! 2. We sent out issue #14 for the #BrooksRunGuideCoachingnewsletter on December 31, 2025. This was issue 14. We thank Brooks for its support of our coaching newsletter
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