Will Leer’s journey to Moscow runs through Southern California Aaron Rich May 01, 2013

Photo courtesy of TrackandFieldPhoto.com Most twenty-somethings who relocate to Los Angeles do it to chase a dream. They don’t envision moving into their parents’ home or being in bed before 10:00 p.m. Then again, most twenty somethings aren’t elite athletes trying to revitalize their career. For Will Leer, the decision was simple. After spending four [...] (via Daily Relay)

Jason Hartmann: Top Marathoner, Good Coach: Coaches Prep #3 AT 1500 runner Elise Cranny Aaron Rich May 01, 2013

Elise Cranny is #3 on all-time scholastic 1500-meter list. (via Runner's World)

A blind pole vaulter qualified for the Arizona state track and field championships Aaron Rich Apr 30, 2013

One would think just surviving life would be difficult enough when one is blind. It is, yet that hasn’t stopped Arizona teen Aria Ottmueller from challenging herself to do things that most fully-sighted human beings would find remarkably difficult on their own; Ottmueller qualified for the Arizona track and field state championships in the pole vault. Continue reading → (via Yahoo! Sports)

4/27 WKND: Elise Cranny #3 AT 4:15.07! Pleasantville 7:40.71! Nova 8:17.45!! Cain 4:10.77 NR! +MORE! Aaron Rich Apr 28, 2013

Pleasantville NJ won the COA boys 4x800 in a stellar 7:40.71, Villanova Collegiate Record 8:17.45. Amazing mile in KY with Brock Baker winning in 4:06.77. (Photo by Don Rich)

2013 Track Chats: Star Miler Elise Cranny Aaron Rich Apr 22, 2013

Elise can race, and she's got a little help in marathoner Jason Hartmann, who has every confidence in her.

2013 Track Chats: Distance Ace Ben Saarel Aaron Rich Apr 22, 2013

Ben Saarel executed a perfect race to win the Arcadia 3200m in 8:45.74 and then the Mt. SAC mile in 4:08.55. (Photo by Image of Sport)

When to Back Off: Advice for hard-working high schoolers Aaron Rich Apr 22, 2013

Advice for hard-working high schoolers on how to identify when it’s wiser to go easy (via Runner's World)

4/20: Cranny 4:47.56 CO record (Video!) Corrin Frosh USR 20-11 LJ! McGorty 8:46.07! MT SAC Vids! Aaron Rich Apr 21, 2013

Amazing performances at Mt. SAC, with Corrin stealing the show with her 20-11 leap! Sean McGorty blasted his way to an 8:46 3200m run in VA! (Photo by Ashley Green)

As always, the Shippensburg Invitational is well - of ChampionSHIP caliber Aaron Rich Apr 19, 2013

'Boston Billy' Won't Stop Running Aaron Rich Apr 17, 2013

It's been a painful week. Everyone felt it, including four-time Boston Marathon winner Bill Rodgers. He tells Jason Gay, The beauty of the sport is always there. (via online.wsj.com)

2013 Track Chats: Hurdle and Triple Jump Star Sasha Wallace Aaron Rich Apr 16, 2013

Sasha, Brooks PR Champ, NBNI Champ, #2 and #3 all-time marks in the 60 Hurdles.  What a start to 2013 for you!  It looks like you are off to a good start outdoors as well with a 13.55 clocking. (Photo by Image of Sport)

Boston Marathon: Reflecting on a tragedy that is beyond words Aaron Rich Apr 15, 2013

Editors Note: MileSplit sends our thoughts and prayers out to those suffering and affected by the tragic events that occurred today at the Boston Marathon.  The running community is 100% behind all of you.

LIVE STREAMING: 2013 Boston Marathon Live Streaming Video Internet Link Info Aaron Rich Apr 14, 2013

Live: 2013 Boston Marathon Live Streaming Video (via FloTrack)

Outdoor 4/13: Andres Arroyo solo 8:51 3200!! Crossley solid double at Taco Bell Aaron Rich Apr 13, 2013

John Crossley (West Cartere) got two big wins with a great 800m clocking of 1:51.02 and a mile clocking of 4:14.84. (Photo by John Olson)

U.S. Olympic Team Trials to return to TrackTown in 2016 Aaron Rich Apr 11, 2013

SALEM, Ore. – The greatest track meet on U.S. soil will return to TrackTown USA when the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field are contested July 1-10, 2016, in Eugene, Ore.

2013 Track Chats: Pole Vaulter Devin King (Now with video) Aaron Rich Apr 08, 2013

Devin King has emerged as one of the top pole vaulters in the nation this year.  Check out what drives this star athlete! (Photo by Angelle Albright)

Outdoor 2013: Saarel 8:45.74 3200! Washington 23.34 200, Wallace 13.55 100H in CA! Aquinas 3:40.74! Aaron Rich Apr 04, 2013

Arcadia and FL Relays produced some fast times, Hurdles and Vault were impressive in Mobile.  (Photo by Image of Sport)

Arcadia Invitational Heat Sheets now posted Aaron Rich Apr 03, 2013

2 miles are always rocking at Arcadia! (Photo by Margot Kelly)

MileSplit to live stream the 2016 Olympic Games (Updated 4/1/13) Aaron Rich Apr 01, 2013

RIO DE JANIERO - MileSplit would like to announce that we have inked one of the biggest dream contracts a major media outlet for track and field could ever hope to land.

Outdoor 2013: Crazy fast 4x4's in TX! 17-8 for Daven Murpree! Carroll 10:03 DMR! Allman 184-2 Disc! Aaron Rich Mar 29, 2013

Daven Murphree scraped the skies with a leap of 17-08.50. Aquinas 3:41, Nimitz 3:14 4x4's! (Photo by Angelle Albright)

Team USA men grab best finish since 1984 at World Cross Country Championships Aaron Rich Mar 24, 2013

BYDGOSZCZ, Poland--In one of the most surprising performances in recent memory, Team USA, led by the sixth place finish of Ben True (Hanover, N.H.) earned a hard fought team silver medal in the senior men's 12-kilometer race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships at Myslecinek Park.

Outdoor 2013: World XC US men Silver, (Photos/Interviews!) Devin King 17-2! GPSouth 11:35.98 #3 AT! Aaron Rich Mar 24, 2013

USA men on the podium with Ethiopia and Kenya. (Photo by Michael Scott)

The Miracle Mile: Bannister over Landy (VIDEO!) Aaron Rich Mar 23, 2013

The "Miracle Mile" took place at the Empire Games in Vancouver, CAN on August 7, 1954.  The race put the first sub-4 miler, Roger Bannister, against the Australian John Landy who broke his record a few short months later.  Watch the video below to hear from the two men themselves and be taken back in time to enjoy footage from the epic race!

Cross Country Dream (Video) Aaron Rich Mar 19, 2013

Cross country season may be over, but that doesn't mean distance runners don't long for the Fall season to return! Hilarious, check it out!

Teenager Alana Hadley to Make Marathon Debut in Cleveland Aaron Rich Mar 19, 2013

Sixteen year-old Alana Hadley, who is already the fastest American girl ever for the half-marathon as both a 14 and 15 year-old, has decided to move up to the marathon and will make her debut at the distance at the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon on Sunday, May 19. (via www.runnersweb.com)

Outdoor 2013: Whitfield, Williams light up sprints in FL! Green 52' TJ! Efraimson 4:19.54 1500! Aaron Rich Mar 16, 2013

Levonte Whitfield beat Kendal Williams in the 100m dash, but Williams returned the favor later in the 200m. (Photo by Michael Leary)

After the Mile: The tragedy of Tim Danielson Aaron Rich Mar 14, 2013

Tim Danielson was among an exclusive group of runners who had broken the elusive four-minute barrier. Now he is a runner shackled, charged with killing his ex-wife.  (via www.nytimes.com)

NBNI Coverage Central: Southerland #2 AT 2:03.59! Elise Cranny #4 AT 4:40.62 Mile! Columbia 3:42.04 Aaron Rich Mar 10, 2013

The New Balance National Indoor Championships begin tomorrow with the Emerging Elite races and continue through Sunday with excitement and drama at every bank of the track.  Keep your browser right here all weekend long for up-to-date ONSITE coverage!

NBNI 2013 Winners Table (COMPLETE) Aaron Rich Mar 08, 2013

 

NBNI 2013 Video Interviews and Race Footage Aaron Rich Mar 08, 2013