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Track and Field

Best Distance Running Shoes for Track Athletes in 2026

by Ben Drew
track athlete

  A major mistake that many new track athletes make is assuming that all running shoes are the same. For example, the best distance running

Best Sprint Spikes for Track in 2025

by Ben Drew
sprinter in blocks at track wearing spikes

  Sprint spikes are designed for speed—they keep you on your toes, provide excellent traction for pushing you forward, and feel as lightweight as going

Best Mid Distance Track Spikes in 2025

by Ben Drew

  Track spikes have been worn since the 1920’s, when Adi Dassler, founder of Adidas, first created them. Track events encompass sprinting events, mid distance

How To Become A Faster Sprinter

by Rachel Basinger

We all know that sprinting makes you a faster runner. Even though sprinting uses a different type of stride than distance running, it is still

All About Track Season – Track and Field Tips for Beginner Athletes

by Rachel Basinger
All About Track Season - Tips for Beginner Athletes

If you just joined a track team – or if you’re a parent with a child who is a new athlete – this guide will

The Ultimate Track Spike Buyers Guide

by Ben Drew

  Whether you are a new track athlete, or experienced veteran, you’ll greatly benefit from using a pair of track spikes for your meets. Track

What Distance Should I Run In Track?

by Shanna Powell

If you are a new track and field athlete in high school, you have some decisions to make. Different distances require different types of running

Cross Country vs Track – Differences and What to Expect

by Ben Drew

If you are a high school athlete and love to run, you’ve got opportunities in every season: cross country in the fall, indoor track in

Comparing Running Track Surfaces

by Shanna Powell

You may think one running track is just about the same as another running track. But if you run on the track often in a

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