Tempo runs, not to be confused with threshold runs, should be a staple for all distance runners. Here are the basics you need to know about tempo runs.
Tempo runs, not to be confused with threshold runs, should be a staple for all distance runners. Here are the basics you need to know about tempo runs.
Photo by Chris Swann Recruiting by the Numbers is our new series exploring what it takes to compete in college. We start with the Big 12.
Photo by Luke Vannoy The MileSplit community says training is the biggest reason athletes are getting faster. So we looked back 20 years to see what that argument looks like.
Discover the top high school track and field athletes across the country with the 2026 MileSplit All-National Honors. See who earned recognition.
Photo by Harold Turk New York City's Van Cortlandt Park features one of the most famous cross country courses in the world - learn about its history and what makes it so special.
2026 MileSplit All-State Honors Program Recipients
07/09/26
07/09/26
Discover the top high school track and field athletes throughout the country by reviewing our 2026 MileSplit All-State honorees.
What Does A Stress Fracture In The Foot Feel Like?
07/09/26
07/09/26
Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of distance runners quite like the possibility of a stress fracture. These are the early warning signs!
Reaction Time: Prefontaine Classic
07/07/26
07/07/26
Breaking down the big moment after the Diamond League came through Eugene, Oregon for the Prefontaine Classic
Weekend Rewind: Top T&F Storylines (June 29 - July 5)
07/06/26
07/06/26
Catch up on the top performances and storylines from an action-packed weekend of outdoor track!
Tate Taylor: The Progression Behind a 19.75 National Record
07/06/26
07/06/26
Tate Taylor became the first American high schooler to break twenty seconds in the 200m. This is the year-by-year story of how he got there.
Carl Lewis With Exclusive MileSplit Interview: Part II
07/06/26
07/06/26
We are back with Carl Lewis as he talks about why Houston, building champions, and the future of the sport of track and field.
Why Alan Webb's 3:53 at the Prefontaine Classic Still Stands
07/03/26
07/03/26
As the Prefontaine Classic returns, we revisit Alan Webb's iconic 3:53 and why America's high school mile record still stands 25 years later.
4 High School Greats Take on the 2026 Prefontaine Classic
07/03/26
07/03/26
Ellery Lincoln, Jackson Spencer, Cooper Lutkenhaus and Tate Taylor face elite pros at the Prefontaine Classic.
Who Needs Altitude? Why Humid Summer Training Still Rocks
07/02/26
07/02/26
Despite what you see on social media, you don't need to flea a mountain oasis to have a monster summer of base-building.
Reaction Time: Paris Diamond League
07/02/26
07/02/26
The Diamond League continues to stay hot, both literally and metaphorically! Breaking down the action from Paris Diamond League
Track-ish: Mia Sirois' Journey From Broken Ankle To Team USA
07/01/26
07/01/26
Mia Sirois joins Track-ish to discuss her comeback from a broken ankle, making Team USA, breaking records, and preparing for World U20s.
The Complete Guide to Qualifying for State in Every State
06/29/26
06/29/26
We dug through rulebooks, handbooks, and qualification standards to build the complete guide to making state.
Weekend Rewind: Top T&F Storylines (June 22 - June 28)
06/29/26
06/29/26
Catch up on the top performances and storylines from an action-packed weekend of outdoor track!
Carl Lewis With Exclusive MileSplit Interview: Part I
06/26/26
06/26/26
Carl Lewis Talks Coaching, Athlete Development, and the Future of Track & Field in Exclusive MileSplit Texas Interview.
Melanie Doggett Named Gatorade National Player of the Year
06/25/26
06/25/26
Gatorade announced Melanie Doggett of Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, Georgia is the 2025-26 Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Player of the Year.