My Favorite Meet: The Morton Games
The appreciation that the Irish have for the whole sport, but the mile in particular, made the Morton Games an even bigger draw for me.
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Keira D’Amato Replaces Molly Seidel On Team USA For World Championships
American record holder Keira D’Amato has replaced Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel on Team USA for the marathon the World Championships.
Team USA For 2022 World Athletics Championships: Sponsorship Breakdown
89% of track athletes who made the U.S. team for the World Championships were sponsored, while just 50% of those in field events were.
The Top Five Redemption Arcs from the 2022 U.S. Championships
It was hard watching Evan run 8:34 at the start of this season because he still looked like Evan Jager, but just not as fast.
Welcome To The Mixed Zone
Extending some empathy to athletes can actually make for better interviews as they feel comfortable and like a peer, rather than someone to extract soundbites from.
We Need Queer Athletes Now More Than Ever
During Pride Month, track and field athletes are always overrepresented because we have so many out, proud pros.
2022 US Track and Field Championships: Men’s Events Preview + TV, Live Stream Info, Schedule
Athletes and storylines to watch as athletes go for World Championships spots at the 2022 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
The State of Athlete Sponsorship In Track and Field
Sponsoring a track and field athlete is not an act of charity, it’s a business decision by a brand trying to sell a product.
High School Championship Meets, Explained
It can be a confusing time to be a high schooler deciding whether to run New Balance Nationals, Nike Nationals, Brooks PR or Adidas Outdoor Nationals.
Get to Know Washington’s NCAA 1500m Champion Joe Waskom
Washington’s Joe Waskom peaked at the right time. He on Pac-12s, qualified for NCAAs and won the 1500m title in 3:45.58 to cap off his sophomore season.
Embrace Debate: How World Athletics’ Rankings Weigh College Meets
Should the NCAA Track and Field Championships be worth more toward an athlete’s World Athletics rankings? Embrace debate.
Interview: Joseph Fahnbulleh Is The Fastest Man In The NCAA
Florida’s Joseph Fahnbulleh put together thrilling finishes to win the 100 and 200 meters at the NCAA track and field championships to lead the Gators to the team title.
The Best Performances From The 2022 NCAA Track and Field Championships
Florida swept the team titles at the 2022 NCAA Track and Field Championships. We unpack the biggest winners, surprises, highlights and results.
Discover Your Own Ways You Can Make A Positive Influence In The Sport
Track and field’s problem is not a lack of talent or entertainment — it’s a lack of effective marketing.
Interview: Will Sumner On Becoming The Third-Fastest High School 800m Runner
Will Sumner, who set the high school national records indoors at 500m and 600m, ran 1:46.53 for 800 meters this weekend in Nashville.
Why Princeton Track and Field Belongs Among The Best
Princeton track is sending 16 athletes to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Here’s why they belong among the best in the country.
We Are In The New ‘Greatest Generation’ Of High School Track
Being a novice and performing like a veteran is one of the main reasons we hold stellar prep performances in such high regard
NCAA Championships of the World: 2022’s Biggest Winners
A look at the biggest winners of the 2022 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.
An Update On CITIUS MAG In 2022
A brief update on CITIUS MAG’s plans for 2022 with the world championships coming to the United States soon.
CITIUS MAG x Hayward Magic Announce Magic Boost Class of 2021
Meet the men and women that comprise the inaugural Magic Boost class who are already active in the track & field storytelling space.
D3 Glory Days Joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network
D3 Glory Days aims to fill the void of D3 running coverage by telling stories of Division III track & field athletes, coaches and events.
What We Learned At The Trials of Miles Texas Qualifier
David Melly unpacks how key storylines developed at the Trials of Miles Texas Qualifier on and off the track.
I Like Track (And So Should You)
People asking “How do you make track more entertaining?” are asking (and answering) the wrong question. Track is entertaining.
Welcome to Social Sport on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network
On Social Sport, Emma Zimmerman shares the stories & thoughts of people who explore the connection between sport and activism in their lives.
WATCH: Night of the 5K – Presented by Trials of Miles x Bakline
Watch Olympians, world championship qualifiers and other pro and sub-elite athletes chase fast times at the Night of the 5K in New Jersey.
Running To Protest | How New York City’s Run Crews Came Together Against Racial Injustice
Hundreds of New York City runners gathered at the East River for a protest run against racial injustice and police brutality in America.
A Letdown
We’ve got time spent inside, at home, to just think and feel and be. It seems like a curse that I’m trying very hard to turn into a blessing.
Belonging | A Day at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
Jenny Donnelly delivers a play-by-play account of one of the best days of her life at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.
A Historical Analysis of the Olympic Trials
Analyzing some data on the 34 men and 25 women US Olympic marathoners since the Trials system began in 1968.
On Trying (and Failing) to OTQ
David Melly reflects on his marathon debut where he went after the 2:19 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier.
Unpacking Eliud Kipchoge’s 1:59:40 and the Great Shoe Debate
Should the IAAF ban the shoes worn by Eliud Kipchoge in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge? What are the rules? What’s next for the GOAT?
CREW LOVE: The Team Behind Stephen Kersh’s Western States Run
A look behind Stephen Kersh’s seventh-place finish in his Western States Endurance Run debut.
Trying to Find the ‘Why’ in 100 Miles
Stephen Kersh will be lining up at Western States for his first 100-mile race. Why? He’s still figuring out the answer.
A Pride Month Ode to Nikki Hiltz and Therese Haiss
The sport needs more athletes like Nikki Hiltz and Therese Haiss.
A Tribute to Gabe Grunewald
We often get caught up in the times and the places and forget what really matters in this life. Gabe never forgot. I’ll never forget because of her.
Remembering Gabriele Grunewald
“Why do I go to the track every day? Why do I not give up? It’s because I’m hopeful that the new technology in treating cancer and personalizing medicine will work. It’s no secret that my disease and I need a breakthrough. I’ve got to stay alive long enough to see them and maybe it works for me. Maybe one of these clinical trials will work for me. It’s a scary place to be but I don’t think I could live my life if I didn’t have hope someone could figure something out.“ Gabriele Anderson Grunewald to me in 2017
Gabe never lost hope. To me, she was the greatest display of courage, determination and human spirit when someone could be handed the worst of circumstances. I’m among the thousands of people that she’s positively impacted in her incredible 32 years of life. I met her for the first time in Lignano, Italy in the Summer of 2013. I remember sitting down in a hotel lobby for hours with her and Andy Bayer because there was no air conditioning in the rooms and that was the only spot with wifi. A bunch of the athletes gathered there. Gabe was so excited about her upcoming wedding to Justin Grunewald and just brightened the room while we all made the most of a less than ideal situation. There were so many mosquitos. That positivity was just how she was all the time. At the time, she had already battled cancer twice but I had no idea.
She was first diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma (a rare form of cancer in her salivary gland) as a 22-year-old while competing for the University of Minnesota in 2009. She underwent surgery to remove it but cancer returned in her thyroid in 2010. She underwent a thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine treatment before making a full recovery and return to racing in 2011. Then she finished fourth at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 1,500 meters (just one spot shy of making the national team for the Summer Games and the most heartbreaking places to finish).
I was fortunate to be in Monaco with Flotrack when she ran 4:01.48 and was beaming with excitement but she was still looking forward to getting better and faster in her next race. Even in 2017, when cancer returned for the fourth time, we met up in New York and she shared her plan to keep running. No friend has ever been braver through it all.
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She’s crossed one more finish line and is now in heaven. We can all aspire to be #bravelikegabe. Let’s also celebrate every run, every personal best and every victory because she was never one to take life and running for granted.
Please consider making a donation to the Brave Like Gabe Foundation, where proceeds go toward rare cancer research centers including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Kyle Medina Knows About Falling And Getting Back Up
Kyle Medina is one of the newer faces of Tinman Elite and this is his story.
Breaking Down Jim Walmsley’s 50-Mile World Best
A front-row look at the significance of Jim Walmsley breaking Barney Klecker’s American record for 50 miles, which stood for 39 years.
Meet the Photographer Capturing Shots of Eliud Kipchoge and the NN Running Team
Meet the photographer responsible for many shots of the NN Running Team, Eliud Kipchoge and the world’s best runners.
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