the track nerd

Just living the dream. Random notes and data from around the track universe

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Took a few kids to Michigan HS Showcase this weekend. So proud of my boy for taking the mile. He thought he and another were going to take it out faster but had to pass and go it solo after 3 1/2 laps. Teammate took the 2 mile. @TrojanTrackAT @AthleticsAisd

[James Rhodes @James_Athletics]

Hicham El Guerrouj ran 6:39 for the Community Mile today, on the 70th anniversary of the first sub-four, he says his first run in eight months.

[Darren Rovell @darrenrovell]

John Brown, the man behind one of Nike’s greatest mottos — “There is No Finish Line” has died.

Former Nike historian Scott Reames tells the story:

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Quick question for the Texas HS coaches out there... how are you feeling about the season so far? Especially with State (et al) being pushed forward a week and spring break around the corner for everyone...

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

On a random walk in downtown Houston and I think I might have found @AngryHalfMiler side hustle

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Went to an indoor meet at Washburn in KS this weekend. HS, age group and masters... in the brief time I was there, the most impressive performances were the 71 yo female pole vaulter and the 75 yo man in the 800m. Made me feel like a real slacker. #goals

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Eisa going to be DQ'd in this 2 Mile, right? She cut straight in. @MillroseGames @CitiusMag

[Jonathan Gault @jgault13]

Fantastic 600m by Brandon Miller in Albuquerque last night. 1:14.03 to beat Isaiah Harris by over a second. Came through in 48.66 and closed with a 25.48.

Only Donavan Brazier (1:13.77) has ever run faster indoors.

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

I look forward to the book mentioned in this piece... Great stuff as usual, Brice

[WacoTrib Sports Dept @WacoTribSports]

Brice Cherry: Nine decades into life's journey, Hart remains friend, mentor to many | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽 https://t.co/DcMhwSO7Vj

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Best news on realignment: we will be back at the 6A/5A-Region III track meet next year!

As the old song says: "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere" 😉

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

I've seen some interesting outfits at track meets, but there was a kid at the @UMichTrack HS Meet this weekend who ran the 800m in a JJ McCarthy football jersey and a headband tied around his head.

[Michigan Track & Field / Cross Country @UMichTrack]

It's meet week, Wolverines! 〽️

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Any track coaches from Texas out there surprised Summer Creek is in the 6A state football finals? 😎

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Hot Take: @footlocker XC needs more regional sites. Four doesn't cut it. Also makes Nationals a very small meet (40).

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

and here are the same plots for the 5k 👀

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Doing some research on top times over the past 20 years. Here's a plot of the top-100 Men's Outdoor 10k times 2004-23. What's happened in the last 3-5 years at the top? 🤔 👟?

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

First off, running a 5k indoors is for insane people.
Secondly, the times are unreal.

[Andrew Sweeney @CoachSweeneyXC]

Want to qualify for the NCAA Division 1 Indoor Championship Meet in the 5000m? On the women’s side, the final qualifying time is 15:45. On the men’s side, it’s 13:31…

…that’s after one single season opener meet in early December, with more than 3 months left in the season.

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Seriously? If you are a HS track coach how could you pass up a chance to meet Coach Hart?

[TTFCA @TTFCA]

Coaches Leininger and Hart will be signing their new book on "Training the HS 400 Meter Runner" at the TTFCA 2024 Winter Clinic

@AngryHalfMiler @TXMileSplit @jrichardsNORTH @gregwilliams_1 @TexasTrackDad @talex334

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

University of Michigan will again be hosting their HS Indoor Meet for those interested, January 21 in AA. This is the day after the Simmons-Harvey Invite (college meet).

[the track nerd @track_nerd]

Love the new Loop Running Co/@Nike ad featuring Crayton Carrozza, https://t.co/gli1tIMBMh #GetThereYourself