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Speed And Agility Drills For Fall Sports
With fall sports quickly approaching, it’s time to get our heads (and bodies ready) for the game. Fall training means a focus on specific sports drills and techniques to increase skill set to prepare for intense competition on the field, court, or track. Whether you’re playing football, soccer, cross... Read more
How To Transition From Summer Workouts To Fall Sports Training
Summertime allows for less structure—and that also may mean when it comes to training. Many athletes take a few weeks off in the summer to repair muscle and recover from spring-season sports. Those who remain active may focus on more playful summer sports to just keep fit and maintain... Read more
7 Simple And Effective Strength Training Exercises For Fall Sports
As the leaves start to change color and the weather cools down, fall sports season to set to soon be in full swing. Whether you’re gearing up for cross country, soccer, football, or any other fall sport, strength training is a crucial component of your preparation. Building a solid... Read more
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins 400mH Olympic Gold Wearing New Balance Spikes
If Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the reigning queen of the women’s 400m hurdles, her glass slipper is the New Balance MD-X V3 running spikes. McLaughlin-Levrone became a track and field sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics after her world record-breaking win in the women’s 400m hurdle finals on Thursday, August... Read more
With No U.S Olympic Race Walkers, Will The Event Grow?
When non-runners think of track and field as an Olympic sport, they mostly image athletes like Usain Bolt or Sha’Carri Richardson sprinting to the finish on a track straightway with leg muscles bulging, seemingly flying through the air. Would it be accurate to say that they probably never even... Read more
Josiah Tostenson Wins Oregon Track And Field Gatorade Player Of The Year
Josiah Tostenson is no stranger to winning. Coming out of an impressive 2024 track and field season that includes his number four national ranking in the 1500m, the rising senior was just named Gatorade’s top track and field star in Oregon. Gatorade announced Josiah Tostenson is the recipient of... Read more
How To Balance Running With Other Summer Activities
Summer break offers student-athletes a well-deserved break from the busy academic year. However, it also brings with it loads of activities such as family vacations, part-time jobs, social events, and other sports. For athlete runners, maintaining a consistent training schedule amidst these distractions can be challenging. It’s easy to... Read more
How To Deal With Heat And Humidity During Summer Runs
Many track and field athletes continue trekking and logging their weekly mileage throughout the summer. Whether it’s staying conditioned, preparing for summer competitions, or the upcoming cross country season, heat nor humidity can stop a runner from getting their workouts done. However, the season’s heat and humidity can pose... Read more
Best Sneakers For Summer 2024 Workouts
While most people live their entire summers in flip-flops and sandals, there is just no way we could survive without picking out a new pair of sneakers to wear for our workouts. From running sneakers to those designed for the gym to those to travel up and down the... Read more
Here Are The Athletes Part Of ‘Teen’ USA For The 2024 Olympics
It’s a common goal for athletes to have aspirations to one day make it to the Olympics. And for these talented teenagers, they have made this dream a reality. From Quincy Wilson setting a U18 world record at the track and field Trials, to Hezly Rivera being the youngest... Read more
Gear For Summer Workouts You Need —And Products You Don’t

This is your summer workout guide to all the best gear you need—and then gear you don’t.

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Olympian Quincy Wilson Named Gatorade Boys Track & Field Player Of The Year
Quincy Wilson set the U18 world record at the U.S. Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon. He is expected to be formally announced as a member of Team USA to compete in the 4×400 relay during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. And now he is the recipient... Read more