Coaching middle distance runners is often a complex task given the nature of the event.
Illinois Track & Field and Cross Country News
We catch up with a top group of talented athletes who all signed with their dream schools
it's quiet now on the range but soon we will all be on pins and needles for the track and field season
there was not a shred of evidence as to who was the premier queen of distance running was this season
there is nothing like a fresh pair of sneakers prior to the start of the season
On the latest episode of On The Line, Cory and Olivia examine the past week of cross country and the start of indoor track and field
when an athlete improves YOY, kudos go out to the coaches, parents, and the program
We will reiterate again how important the closer is on a cross country team
The boys athlete of the year was a unanimous choice to say the least
A newcomer can either be an incoming freshman or first time senior
It is always a treat to find out who has improved the most year over year
There is no more important than the fifth runner on a cross country team
One of the most talented classes in a while is right before your eyes
the girls awards are in the book; congrats to all who were recognized
We cast 200 of the best performers from this terrific class
There is nothing like a talented fresh face who comes on the scene and shows out
Recognition is part of the game and it's good to recognize those who perform well
We start the journey off beginning with the most underrated athlete in cross country
Health is wealth and the future of strong distance girls is in good hands
Bellbrook senior, Takumi Ford will be looking to lower his Champions Park course record mark on Saturday at the Midwest Challenge.
The crew drops one last gem of the season before the start of the deep freeze
There was another big post-season meet to consider for a very small group of solid runners
Registration is still open for the Midwest High School XC Challenge, but it's closing soon. Get signed-up and compete against some of the region's best.
It was an abbreviated season for all and things hit the sophomore group pretty hard
There are not many cross country meets on the docket these days but this should be a real good one
The Midwest High School Challenge XC Meet bolstered its line-up with the addition of Illinois native, Peyton Schieppe.
It was another banner season for a flock of incoming harrier performers
Sandburg might be building another superstar for the future in Grant Giblin. Check out some others
Caitlin Little is a high school senior from North Carolina who suffered a head injury while at cross country practice in 2017.
The final tally of the season is hot off of the press for you all to enjoy