Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
The full monty in terms of girls cross country- Class 3A variety
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
We kick off the queen of all classification cross country previews
Photo by Austin Wilson Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.
IL Defending 2A State Champion Dixon Boys Grabs #1 Spot
08/21/26
08/21/26
Here is the remaining names of the 2A Boys preseason cross country preview
Remembering Sydney Towle: Runner, Teammate, Advocate
08/20/26
08/20/26
Towle bravely took her followers along for her battle with a rare form of cancer -- her loved ones reflect on her as a runner, teammate, and daughter.
MileSplit Podcast Episode 2: Could Messi Break 4:30?
08/19/26
08/19/26
Episode 2 of the MileSplit Podcast is out! Billy and Coach Ayers break down how soccer players stack up on the track and why track can make athletes better.
IL Class 2A Girls Preseason Preview: Prairie Ridge Is #1
08/18/26
08/18/26
We reach the pinnacle of the Class 2A girls preseason team rankings
IL Class 2A Girls Preseason Preview: Unranked To Numero 17
08/16/26
08/16/26
We open the 2A Girls preseason team rankings with some top level programs
Oba Femi: From SEC Champ to WWE Star
08/13/26
08/13/26
To track fans, he's Isaac Odugbesan. To wrestling fans, he's Oba Femi. Here's how the Alabama shot put star became WWE's "Next Big Thing".
IL Class A Boys Preseason Team Preview: E. Dubuque Is #1
08/13/26
08/13/26
Here is the complete rundown of the 2026 IHSA Boys Class A preseason xc previews
MileSplit Podcast Episode 1: Trackflation
08/12/26
08/12/26
Episode 1 of the MileSplit Podcast with Coach JT Ayers and Billy Cvecko on Trackflation is out!
IL: Class A Boys Preseason Team Preview: Unrated To #16
08/12/26
08/12/26
The 2026 IHSA Class A Boys preseason cross country preview opening
Class A Girls Preseason Preview: Winnebago Is Top Choice
08/11/26
08/11/26
We break down the final top 15 girls teams in the Class 1A classification
Class A Girls Preseason XC Preview: Unranked To #21
08/10/26
08/10/26
The 2026 girls team previews start with unrated to number 16
Tony's Take: Dos And Don'ts As We Open The 2026 XC Season
08/09/26
08/09/26
As we get ready for another productive cross country season, it is time to break things down and put them in perspective
AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top IL Girls Performances So Far
08/08/26
08/08/26
Ranking the top Illinois Girls performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top IL Boys Performances So Far
08/08/26
08/08/26
Ranking the top Illinois Boys performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
Now U20 World Champ, is Tate Taylor Sprinting's Next Star?
08/07/26
08/07/26
The xx joins some illustrious company with his title -- but does a U20 gold medal guarantee success at the senior level?