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La Jolla’s Chiara Dailey earns third Mt. SAC Invitational title, Elliana Patterson, Olly O’Connor and Andres Lomeli also achieve victories
WALNUT – Chiara Dailey solidified her legacy in Mt. SAC Invitational history Friday, with Olly O’Connor hoping his performance is the first of multiple titles this fall on the 3-mile layout at Mt. San Antonio College. Dailey, a senior at La Jolla High in California, won her third career individual crown in... Read more
Yohanes Van Meerten of Flagstaff rolls to 14:10.1 at Mt. SAC Invitational, San Clemente secures boys team sweepstakes, with Riverside Poly’s Jace Deledonne also victorious
WALNUT – Two weeks after the most prestigious 5-kilometer course record in California prep cross country history was eclipsed by an elite athlete from Utah, the fastest 3-mile effort on another significant layout in the Golden State was achieved Saturday by a rising standout representing Arizona. Yohanes Van Meerten,... Read more
Braelyn Combe leads Corona Santiago to Mt. SAC Invitational title, Mira Costa and Westlake’s Sabrina Cruz also triumph
WALNUT – When Corona Santiago High of California senior Braelyn Combe enters a race, she isn’t just trying to win, she’s looking to dominate the field. That was the case Saturday, as Combe ran 16 minutes, 53.2 seconds to win the Division 1-2 girls individual sweepstakes race at the 77th... Read more
Jackson Spencer of Herriman High in Utah sets Woodward Park record of 14:16.9 at ASICS Clovis Invitational, Ventura’s Aelo Curtis also prevails
FRESNO – Jackson Spencer has traveled all over the country during his prep career representing Herriman High from Utah by leaving an impressive mark on outdoor ovals and indoor tracks, including a big contribution to the 4×800-meter relay national high school record in June in Philadelphia. But during Spencer’s only... Read more
Palo Alto’s Amaya Bharadwaj and Viewpoint’s Olly O’Connor secure championship victories at ASICS Clovis Invitational
FRESNO – Amaya Bharadwaj and Olly O’Connor had experienced similar journeys in their prep cross country careers prior to competing Friday at the 46th ASICS Clovis Invitational. Although they were both returning all-state competitors in California, Bharadwaj – a senior at Palo Alto High – and Viewpoint School senior O’Connor were often... Read more
JSerra girls win first Woodbridge Classic sweepstakes, with Jackson Spencer leading Herriman High of Utah boys to four-peat and Timpview’s Lily Alder taking top spot
IRVINE – Herriman High of Utah winning the Doug Speck boys sweepstakes team title Saturday night at the 44th Woodbridge Classic Presented by ASICS America is not a surprise, since the Mustangs are the only program in meet history to secure four straight sweepstakes titles. It was also not... Read more
Conor Lott leads Clovis North boys cross country to win at Lowell Invitational, Farah Allen of Ross Branson is top female athlete
SAN FRANCISCO – Conor Lott achieved the first significant victory on his journey to capturing the CIF Division 1 boys state cross country title with last year’s performance at the Lowell Invitational. Lott not only earned another win Saturday in the second boys varsity section at the 52nd edition of the meet... Read more
Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, held at Balboa Park in San Diego, conclude following 45 years
An Announcement from Foot Locker To our FLXC Community, After thoughtful and careful consideration, Foot Locker has made the difficult decision to conclude the annual Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLXC). As we look to the future, this strategic decision reflects our ongoing commitment to evaluating where we can... Read more
How to Break In Running Shoes Properly
Runners should replace their running shoes every 300 to 500 miles. While a new pair is exciting, it can be uncomfortable if not properly broken in. Without this step, runners risk blisters, soreness, or even injury. For youth runners, who are growing and increasing their mileage, proper break-in is... Read more
How To Be Race-Ready When Traveling For Away Meets
It’s always exciting for runners to compete in their hometown and home state, showcasing their talent and bringing home local titles. But traveling to big meets is often even more exciting. The fresh scenery, big stages, and large crowds of out-of-state, championship, and elite meets are electrifying.   However, this... Read more
Training on Vacation: How to Stay on Track With Running While Traveling This Summer
Summertime presents the perfect time to rest, recover, and unwind with some fun. This often means taking the time to travel. But runners know that summer is not completely off-season. Those looking to stay fit and work towards fall running goals need to keep up with their regular training. However, it is possible to travel and... Read more
Long Beach Wilson girls three-peat to achieve sixth title in program history, Servite boys win first state track and field championship
CLOVIS – The boys and girls team champions Saturday at the CIF State Track and Field Championships were two programs that are in very different chronological points in their success. First, there’s the Long Beach Wilson girls, who won the title for the third straight year relying on a... Read more