Inside Track
No Noah, No ShaCarri, No Kishane, No Problem | Grand Slam Track Was Awesome
Airing on the CW in real time and on NBC’s Peacock for streaming, the launch of Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica wasn’t without its issues, but for fans of track and field it was a welcomed presentation for a sport that isn’t typically given airtime outside of an Olympic year. Without sprint names like…
What Brand Won the Battle of Racing Kits at Grand Slam Track Day 1 in Kingston, Jamaica? (Edited for Day 2)
(Edited for Day 2) If you want to check out the standings for the first day of the Grand Slam Track League use this link: https://www.grandslamtrack.com/results I’m not going to attempt to discuss every aspect of the professional sports league’s first day of live action. Besides, we were at the gym ourselves after missing two…
The 2025 adidas Atlanta City Games Takes Track to the Park and Streets Again
Source: Olympic Champions Lyles, Holloway Lead 2025 adidas Atlanta City Games’ Return to Piedmont Park Track and Field is the most difficult sport to promote and create events for. Fans who aren’t familiar with meets don’t have an understanding of the length of a track meet. Various sources state: The average length of an NBA…
The Track at New Balance is Proving its Power and Influence with the Viewership of Indoor Nationals
Nike Indoor Nationals were held this weekend. Nike carried the event on NikeIndoornationals.com but the event was not featured on the Nike YouTube platform. Interestingly enough Nike and Runnerspace attempted to move viewers into a Plus subscription on the site. While Nike is invested in Runnerspace, Runnerspace covered both the New Balance Indoor Nationals and…
The National Athletics League – a Concept for a Professional Team Sport
Netflix and YouTube as Media Partners The 5-hour Tyson vs Paul stream proved that people have the patience for longer events. Head-to-head track meets wouldn’t be as long and a team concept could deliver competitive results keeping viewers interested and tuned in over the course of a season. Netflix could consider the league as a…
As Bad as the Streaming for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was, Netflix is the Solution for Track & Field
The subtitle should obviously be, if they fix the bugs in their livestream. We had to exit the livestream of the Tyson vs Paul event around 8 times. We switched to our phones for some parts of the event. The phone didn’t have any of the lag or buffering issues. Which creates the question of…
Training, Building Better Trainers and Explaining Why the Shoes Work
Altra Running Shoe Finder Quiz: Pick the Right Altra Shoe for You I’ve been fighting to find the correct building to train track and field athletes. In the process I’ve been pricing spike resistant flooring, high jump pits, plyo boxes, sleds and kettlebells. The cost of building out the facility is going to be around…
Athlos NYC 2024, Running Brands and the Growth Potential of Track & Field
According to the Atlantic, “Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian’s women’s track event late last month drew some 3 million viewers across its non-exclusive platforms, the company said.” The livestream aired 3 weeks ago. The video is still piling up views on YouTube, 102,000 and growing: The biggest stars in women’s track are ShaCarri Richardson and Sydney…
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Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels 2024 | An End and Beginning to the Rise of Track and Field
Athletes will compete for Wanda Diamond League titles when the series final takes place in Brussels on Friday and Saturday (13-14) Source: How to watch and follow the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels | NEWS | World Athletics The fractured nature of track and field can be compared to a bell cast in bronze…
Under Armour’s Investment into Pro Track and Field Isn’t Trickling Down to Youth Track
Under Armour’s most recent Fiscal report provided insight into another difficult moment for the brand. UA always feels to be in transition and with Plank back at the helm he acknowledged as much: TRANSCRIPT_ Under Armour, Inc.(UAA-US), Q4 2024 Earnings Call, 16-May-2024 8_30 AM ET.pdf (gcs-web.com) Plank also provided context around where UA needed to…
Favour Offili Pushed in Paris Tune-up | Women’s 100m Finals – Ed Murphey Classic 2024
The 100m Final featured an appearance from USA Olympic team member Alaysha Johnson. Johnson, fresh off of her 100mH victory at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials, tested her skill without the obstacles in front of her. Nigerian Olympic team member Favour Offili reminded the field that she is keeping her form ready for…
Ed Murphey Classic 2024 – High Jump Competition featuring Romaine Beckford & Vernon Turner
The Ed Murphey Track Classic is one of the best annual showcases of track and field talent in the world. Set in the home of the Soul Music and the Blues, Memphis, TN., the combination of professional athletes and youth competitions over the course of three days is also a part of the American Track…
Ed Murphey Track Classic 2024 Press Conference
The Ed Murphey Track Classic press conference featured Alaysha Johnson, Craig Echols, Jessica Ramsey, Eric Holt and Yohan Blake.
Team USA’s Vernon Turner Will Blast Off at the Memphis Ed Murphey Track Classic on 7-11-2024
About the Ed Murphey Classic: The Ed Murphey Classic is an annual professional track and field event held in Memphis, TN. Named in honor of Ed Murphey, a beloved figure in the track and field community, the event brings together Olympians and aspiring athletes from around the world. The Classic is dedicated to promoting the…
What if Puma had a Focused Strategy in the U.S.? | Yaroslava Mahuchikh breaks World Record in High Jump
I’ve written on several occasions that Puma absolutely rules the high jump and now Puma sponsored Ukranian jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh has really elevated the game. Her performance this weekend in the Diamond League smashed a 37-year-old record. High Jump isn’t really a focus point in track and field although it has all of the elements…
Bandit Running is a Balm Healing the Frustration of Track and Field
Don’t feel like reading the article? Watch the video below: Meticulously crafted running singlets, tops, shorts, tights, sweats, hats and socks. Born in Brooklyn, refined by the NYC Running Community. Source: Bandit Running I ran my first 200m race this summer. I’m 52 years old. I had to run against a 32-year-old. The race was…
Caleb Snowden is the First HBCU Athlete to Medal in the U.S. Olympic Trial High Jump Event
Eugene, Oregon- “Ticket Punched”! Despite the big stage that was set last night at Hayward Field, the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff track and field star Caleb Snowden advanced to the finals for the men’s high jump in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Snowden achieved another milestone as the first high jumper from a Historically…
Shelby McEwen’s Story Headed into the Paris Olympics in High Jump Doesn’t Have to be a Missed Opportunity
Shelby’s Story is Sports Gold Shelby McEwen has been a staple in High Jump. He hasn’t been as high profile as Juvaughn Harrison, who was a surprising fourth place finish, but anyone watching the sport over the last 6 years has been excited to see Shelby in an event. A little backstory, I used to…
Let’s Talk About High Jump and the New Queen: Kentucky’s Charity Hufnagel
The international arena dominates the high jump event in track and field. Sprint and distance running captures the heart of the world and the U.S. during the Olympics, High Jump is often relegated to highlight reels and typically buried. This isn’t the case in the international games. On YouTube the Commonwealth Games can be found…
Kerley in Oakley? Black Panther Marvels and Nike’s Angels Clean Sweep | Brand Moments from the Olympic Trials for Track and Field
Fred Kerley in Oakley? Fred Kerley’s eyes remained hidden behind sport lenses. The camera slowly moves in on the champion runner, but instead of a story about his previous wins and training, his Oakley running kit and Nike shoes become the point of the story. ASICS is currently running a Fred Kerley spot after the…
776 Invitational and Grand Slam Track | Two Good Concepts but Not Enough
Introducing the 776 Invitational. Coming September 2024. Source: 776 Invitational According to reports, Olympian Michael Johnson has raised over 20 million dollars for the Grand Slam Track League. I can’t find a website… He’s landed New Balance sponsored Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as the first commitment, but outside of articles on websites and unlike another upcoming event…