Foot Locker Nationals 2014

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In His Own Words: Nick Diaz - The Foot Locker Nationals Experience Nick Diaz Dec 16, 2014

When I found out I qualified to footlocker nationals, along with Steven Cross, I couldn't believe I was going to fly out of Florida again for a second time to get the chance to meet professional athletes and race amongst the top high school athletes in our nation. Coming from Nike Nationals last year, I had a lot of expectations of Foot Locker and I couldn't wait to see what they had in store for everyone. 

In His Own Words: Steven Cross - The Foot Locker Nationals Experience Steven Cross Dec 16, 2014

Hey Flrunners, I just wanted to share with you a little bit of my experience out at footlocker, due to how phenomenal it was. Getting off the plane in San Diego they had me feeling like a professional athlete from the start. Being escorted from the terminal to a charter bus to take us to Hotel Del Coronado just made me feel special. Looking up at the massive hotel, and walking in to receive a bag-full of 'goodies', so we could properly represent Asics, made me at a loss for words. This was just the first hour in San Diego, we had two and half days of this. 

Diaz, Cross End Cross Country Seasons At Foot Locker Nationals Todd Grasley Dec 14, 2014

Miami Sunset senior Nick Diaz and Merritt Island junior Steven Cross continued the tradition of Floridians at Foot Locker Nationals. Diaz, a University of Florida signee was 36th while Cross crossed the line in 29th place. Watch the highlights of the race as well as post-race interviews from our MileSplit coverage team.

Foot Locker Nationals: Steven Cross, Nick Diaz Pre-Race Interviews Todd Grasley Dec 12, 2014

On the eve, of arguably the toughest race of their high school careers, MileSplit's Jimmy Stevenson talks with Merritt Island's Steven Cross and Miami Sunset's Nick Diaz. The two are members of the forty runner field for the 2014 Foot Locker National Championships in San Diego. Cross and Diaz advanced out of the Foot Locker South Regional after finishing 8th and 9th respectively in personal best times of 15:01. 

Throwback Thursday: Florida's History At Foot Locker Nationals Todd Grasley Dec 11, 2014

For this rendition of Throwback Thursday, we take a look at the top times at Foot Locker Nationals by Florida athletes. The Sunshine State will be represented by two athletes this year in Miami Sunset senior and UF signee Nick Diaz and Merritt Island junior Steven Cross. See which boys and girls were the best of the best on the national stage!

Foot Locker National Finalist Q&A: Steven Cross Todd Grasley Dec 11, 2014

Steven Cross had a spectacular junior season finishing first or second in all of his in-state races. The Merritt Island standout was second at the 3A Cross Country Finals and continued his season at the Foot Locker South Regional where he ran a new personal best time of 15:01 and finished 8th to advance to this weekend's Foot Locker Nationals.

Foot Locker National Finalist Q&A: Nick Diaz Todd Grasley Dec 11, 2014

Miami Sunset senior and University of Florida signee Nick Diaz will make his second straight trip to a national meet. Last year, he qualified for Nike Cross Nationals and opted to give Foot Locker a try this year. After finishing 9th in a new personal best time of 15:01, he will join Merritt Island's Steven Cross at Foot Locker Nationals in San Diego. We caught up with Diaz to talk about the last month, training, and what he is looking forward to most about this weekend.

How does Alex compare with other Foot Locker contenders? Stephen Mazzone Dec 10, 2014

Darien senior Alex Ostberg is among the favorites for this Saturday's Foot Locker Championships at San Diego's Balboa Park. Utilizing MileSplit's data base, we took a look at how Alex's career compares with three of the best runners in the field - Northwest Regional champion Elijah Armstrong of Idaho, South Regional champion Andrew Hunter of Virginia and the 1-2 finishers from the 2013 Foot Locker Championships, Washington's John Dressel and Michigan's Grant Fisher.

Fastest Returning Girls in Foot Locker Northeast Region MileSplit Staff Jul 30, 2014

The fastest returning girls runners within the Foot Locker Northeast Region for the upcoming 2014 cross country season between the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington DC.

Fastest Returning Boys in Foot Locker Northeast Region MileSplit Staff Jul 30, 2014

The fastest returning boys runners within the Foot Locker Northeast Region for the upcoming 2014 cross country season between the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington DC.

Fastest Returning Girls in Foot Locker South Region MileSplit Staff Jul 29, 2014

The fastest returning girls runners within the Foot Locker South Region for the upcoming 2014 cross country season between the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Fastest Returning Boys in Foot Locker South Region MileSplit Staff Jul 29, 2014

The fastest returning boys runners within the Foot Locker South Region for the upcoming 2014 cross country season between the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.