The Running Turners

Troy Turner, 4 year varsity XC and track (3200, 1600). Class of ‘26 at Mission Viejo High School. 4.2 GPA. [email protected]. Quinn Turner - Class of ‘29

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Quinn is one of two freshmen running in the girls 3200 CIF-SS on Saturday. Amazing first year!! @MVHS_Diablos @CIFSS @PrepCalTrack

[Shawn Siemers @Siemers_XC_TF]

Talent makes a runner fast.
Clarity makes a team fast.

Every time I see a “talented but inconsistent” kid, I ask one question:
“Do they know exactly what today’s workout is supposed to teach?”

Because confusion kills consistency faster than laziness ever could.

Most athletes don’t need more motivation — they need to understand the plan.
When they know why they’re doing it, they show up differently.

Clarity isn’t soft.
It’s structure.

And structure is what keeps the wheels from flying off in October.

[Rich Gonzalez @PrepCalTrack]

BREAKING: This week's "expanded" @CIFSS XC Rankings (13 deep per division) are up. Any team that does not advance into postseason from its final league standings but is ranked in 2 of the last 4 rankings is invited to postseason as an at-large qualifier. https://t.co/bzG9l34mWH

[Shawn Siemers @Siemers_XC_TF]

The final week of the season isn’t a test of fitness.
It’s a test of alignment.

Can their body, mind, and confidence all show up on the same day?
That’s the real art of coaching.

I’ve seen teams peak in workouts and fade in races.
I’ve also seen average workouts turn into jaw-dropping performances.
The difference wasn’t fitness —
it was focus and belief finally syncing up with fitness.

👉 Takeaway:
When fitness, focus, and faith point the same direction—
you don’t need luck.
You just need a start line.

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Absolute STUD!

[SMCHS_XC @SMCHS_XC]

This Saturday the Eagles toe the line at the Central Park Invite at Central Park, HB. Fresh off her SOP, transfer Carol Dye will don the Eagles uniform for the first time!!!
https://t.co/f13w533C75
@SMCHSEagles @SMCHSAthletics @SMCHSTrack @PrepCalTrack @ocvarsity

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Quinn was named Mission Viejo High School Athlete of the Week!

[Shawn Siemers @Siemers_XC_TF]

Distance races aren’t time trials.
If they were, we’d all just mail in our GPS files and call it a day.

What wins races is the ability to handle chaos:
The mid-race move, the gear shift, the surge.

Acceleration is a skill.
So is sliding back into pace afterward.

If athletes never train it, they get exposed the first time someone punches the gas.

Teach it in practice:
– Sprinkle 100–200m surges into a tempo.
– Add the last 200m of a rep faster than the rest.
– Practice settling back into race pace instead of collapsing.

Because the watch measures pace.
But the race rewards rhythm.

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Quinn took fifth place in the varsity championship race at the Laguna Hills Cross Country invite on Saturday. Once again, she was the fastest freshman at the meet. @MileSplitWest @milesplit @DyeStat @PrepCalTrack

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Mission Viejo High School girls make the list for Division 3!!! I knew it.

[Rich Gonzalez @PrepCalTrack]

The new @CIFSS rankings have dropped! Eighty-eight of the 100 teams ranked before Woodbridge week remain ranked after Woodbridge. Seven schools in the Division I Top 10 are ranked in both genders!

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Go MVHS!!!

[Rich Gonzalez @PrepCalTrack]

⭐️Woodbridge Classic Friday Leaders!⭐️
The top performers from Friday's Day 1 action of the Woodbridge Classic, presented by Asics! Several top male individuals & the top male/female teams/individuals were seeded to compete in the featured Saturday races but chose Friday instead.

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Thanks to @MileSplitWest for putting Quinn on the front page of their website! https://t.co/YuiFaq0qox

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Quinn had a huge win in the DII varsity 3-mile race at the Dana Hills Invitational this weekend. She also scored a PR with a 17:21, making her the third fastest freshman female three-mile runner in the country. And this was her first high school three-mile race!! @uclaxc @StanfordXCTF @UCIcctf @HarvardTFXC

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Troy ran a new 3-mile PR with a 15:27 at the Dana Hills Invitational over the weekend. He got 4th in the DII race. @CalLutheranXCTF @SokaAthletics @USDxctrack @UCSDxc @ucsbtfxc

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

Quinn and Troy are back on the same campus for the first time in a LONG time. We are looking forward to a great freshman and senior year for each at Mission Viejo High School. And to a successful cross-country and track season!

[J.T. Ayers 🇺🇸 @CoachJTAyers]

Success is about what you do….

Significance is about who you impact!

Success is about me
Significance is about others

[The Running Turners @RunningTurners]

How soon until Mission Viejo High School is on this list?

[SMCHS_XC @SMCHS_XC]

🔥Preseason hype is real!🔥 SMCHS Girls XC opens the year ranked #3 in California in the state preseason rankings. Big talent, big goals — we’re anticipating a historic season for the program. Let’s go, Eagles! 🦅
@SMCHSEagles @SMCHSTrack @SMCHSAthletics

https://t.co/3ZPgCWctaS

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

A 16-year-old Sophomore in HS just ran 1:42.27 for 800m. The 18th fastest time in history.

Cooper Lutkenhaus beat two world champs and finished a tenth behind another.

Read that again. It’s mind-blowing.

As a former phenom who didn’t live up to the early hype, I keep getting the same question: how do you handle this moment?

Here’s the guidance I’ve shared with a dozen phenoms over the years:

[Vance Johnson-TexasTrackDad Podcast 🎙 @TexasTrackDad]

#10 💪🔥🔥🔥

Here’s a list of the Top 10 Track and Field Podcasts along with what makes each one unique in style or approach:

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🏅 1. The Morning Shakeout with Mario Fraioli

Style: Personal & Reflective
•Hosted by a former pro runner and coach
•Deep conversations with athletes, coaches, and journalists
•Known for storytelling and thoughtful takes on running culture

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🥈 2. Sidious Mag Podcast Network

Style: Media-Centric & Athlete-Focused
•Multiple shows under one brand (e.g., The CITIUS MAG Podcast, D3 Glory Days)
•Offers elite interviews, race breakdowns, and NCAA coverage
•Popular with younger audiences and digital-savvy fans

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🥉 3. House of Run

Style: Informal & Entertaining
•Weekly news wrap-up with humor and hot takes
•Hosts Kevin and Jason mix insight with banter
•Ideal for fans who want both serious discussion and fun

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🏃 4. FloTrack Podcast

Style: Newsroom Style & Analytical
•Hosted by FloTrack reporters
•Features race previews, interviews, and real-time event analysis
•Strong focus on NCAA and pro track seasons

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🏃‍♀️ 5. The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Style: Scientific & Investigative
•Hosted by Dr. Ross Tucker and Prof. Mike Finch
•Explores biomechanics, physiology, and performance-enhancing controversies
•Blends academia and elite sport discussion

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🏃 6. Track World News

Style: Youth-Focused & Educational
•Covers high school and college athletes, trends, and training topics
•Engages younger listeners with digestible and energetic segments
•Known for tracking up-and-coming talent

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🏅 7. On Track and Field with J.T. Ayers

Style: Coaching & Developmental
•Interviews with top coaches and athletes
•Deep dives into training techniques and athletic development
•Geared toward coaches, athletes, and parents

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🏆 8. The Final Leg

Style: Sprint Culture & Global
•Focuses heavily on sprinting events and international competitions
•Known for its West Indian and U.S. sprint coverage
•Blends race previews with cultural commentary

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🎙 9. Gill Connections

Style: Industry & Inspirational
•Hosted by Mike Cunningham from Gill Athletics
•Showcases coaches’ stories, career journeys, and behind-the-scenes insight
•Strong focus on community and motivation

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🥇 10. TexasTrackDad Podcast

Style: Grassroots & Athlete-Centered
•Highlights high school and college track athletes
•Focus on athlete recruitment, NIL, parent/coach clinics, and team support
•Unique blend of podcasting, community involvement, and nonprofit outreach

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