Evan Jager

Southlake's Reed Brown (TX) coasted to a 15:01.80 en route to victory at Foot Locker Nationals in 2016, posting the 36th fastest time run at Balboa Park.

A qukck rundown of some of the performances by former Illinois prep stars

the men's side of the championship game was amazing enough though we were shut out in a few events

A nice mix of prep, collegiate and professional athletes from the Land of Lincoln performed well at USATF senior and junior nationals

Distance running  is going to be strong once again with some of the deepest events on the docket

Homestead High School senior Drew Bosley answers your pressing questions about life and running

Check out what the Massachusetts star has to say about national attention, running for Holland, and what he's looking forward to in cross country this fall on grass. 

Olympic silver medalist Evan Jager talks to MileSplit at NXR South.

Bowerman Track Club mentor Jerry Schumacher has been named the FloTrack American Distance Coach of the Year.

As a kid growing up in Algonquin, Illinois Evan Jager was like the Energizer Bunny, he just kept going and going. Jager's endurance and love for running transitioned from soccer to track and field and has propelled him to success on every level of competition. The new American Record Holder in the 3000m steeplechase talks to MileSplit's Todd Grasley about his Road To London and his quest for gold at the  2012 Olympics.

A look at the life and career of Evan Jager, from his college days to a big moment in his life.

Evan Jager has come a long way from his days at Jacobs High School in Elgonquin, Illinois. Jager is one of the top American distance runners and steeplechasers. We take a look back at his road to the professional ranks as he prepares for the World Championships in Moscow.

The off-season nowadays is hardly off-season. There are all kinds of post-season meets to attend and watch.  For instance, one can choose a variety of smorgasbord venues: Junior Nationals, Senior Nationals, USATF Junior Olympics, World Youth trials, AAU track and field series… the list goes on and on throughout the summer.  Here is my personal bird’s eye take on key performances.

Moving to the steeplechase put Evan Jager on the world stage in London. This year he's aiming for a medal in Moscow. (via Runner's World)

In 2009 Evan Jager was at the top of U.S distance running. At only 20 years old, he was running at the Track and Field World Championships, representing the United States in the 5000m. Then over the next two years, Evan struggled with Injuries. While battling discouragment, Evan fought his way back on to the track and showed everyone not only could he return to an elite level, but he could do it in a new event. Evan went on to qualify for the Olympics and break the American Record in the 3000m Steeplechase in his first year of running the event. Now Evan has dreams of medaling in the Olympics, only a few years after wondering if he would be able to run at a high level ever again. We asked Evan what it takes to come back after injury, and also asked for advice for those looking to try a new event. He also tells us about what it's like to train with the group he trains with as well as how to stay motivated when you have to train on your own.

It’s September 2012 and Evan Jager is sitting centre court in a gymnasium in his home town of Algonquin in Illinois, watching a high school dance routine. (via iaaf.org)

Evan Jager was more nervous Wednesday as he crossed the gym through a stream of cheerleaders to the punch of the pep band than he was five minutes before the start of the 3,000-meter men’s steeplechase race last month at the 2012 Olympics in London. (via couriernews.suntimes.com)

The Algonquin native placed second in his heat and heads to the finals. (via NBC Chicago)