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13 NCAA Rules Changes for Track & Field and Cross Country
By Jack Robbins|April 9, 2025
Stay ahead of the game with our comprehensive breakdown of the 2025 and 2026 NCAA rule changes for Track & Field and Cross Country! From stricter shoe specs to improved timing systems, find out what’s new, why it matters.
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The Science of Speed: The Evolution of Super Spikes in NCAA Track and Field
By 2aDays Staff|February 25, 2025
Super spikes are revolutionizing NCAA track and field, helping athletes shatter records and redefine speed. These cutting-edge shoes aren’t just about traction—they’re engineered for peak performance. Featuring ultra-lightweight, highly responsive...
WACKY TRACKS
7 NCAA Colleges With Crazy Track Colors
By Daesha Harper|December 3, 2024
While any school can have a strong track and field program, what truly elevates the college experience are the unique features and colors that set each university apart. Perhaps your...
FAST TRACKS
The Best D1 Outdoor Track and Field Facilities
By Braydon Downs|October 28, 2024
Despite being one of the oldest sports in the world, outdoor track and field as a whole typically goes underappreciated. However, some Division I colleges have stepped up their facilities...
OLYMPIC INTERVIEW
What Every Athlete Needs to Know About the Paris Olympics
By Mathias Nevin|October 18, 2024
Gabby Scott is a professional track and field athlete who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a 400m sprinter. To start off, we asked her three questions that every...
RUNNING RULE CHANGES
NCAA Track and Field Rule Changes 2024
By Mathias Nevin|August 23, 2024
NCAA track and field has close to 50 different events that athletes compete in. With this, the sport tends to have a lot of rule changes and updates for competition....
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NCAA Cross Country and Track and Field Recruiting Timeline
By Mathias Nevin|August 15, 2024
Like every sport, getting recruited to run cross country and track isn’t easy. The timeline to becoming a collegiate runner requires planning, preparation, and perseverance. Understanding the timeline and steps...
TRACK STARS
Trailblazers: 7 2024 Paris Olympian Track Athletes and Their College Careers
By Bella Nevin|August 12, 2024
65% of the 2024 Team USA roster is made up of current and former NCAA athletes. As dominant as every Paris Olympian has been, many of them had stellar college...
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Advice from a 2024 Olympian: Running in Ovals at the Collegiate Level with Gabby Scott
By Gabby Scott|August 8, 2024
Gabby Scott is a current Olympian at the 2024 Paris Olympics competing for Puerto Rico in the 400m dash. Originally from San Diego, California, Scott attended the University of Colorado...
T&F INTERVIEW
Coach Interview: SBHS Track & Field Coach Dennis Akey
By Mathias Nevin|July 29, 2024
Dennis Akey is a track & field coach at South Burlington High School (also his alma mater) in South Burlington, Vermont. Coach Akey was a hurdler and a jumper in...
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Explaining the 6 Different Track and Field Spikes
By Mathias Nevin|July 26, 2024
In the world of track and field, there are many different types of spikes; some are meant for long-distance events, such as the 5k, and others are meant for throwing...
D1 INTERVIEW
Athlete Interview: FSU Track & Field Athlete Lailah Carr
By Jessi Wynn|July 25, 2024
Lailah Carr is entering her sophomore year on the women’s track and field team at Florida State University (FSU). She competes in various events, including the javelin throw, shot put,...
TRACK & FIELD VOCAB
53 Track & Field Terms You Should Know
By Mathias Nevin|July 24, 2024
With the countless events that make up track and field, there are tons of terms that you should know if you want to get into the sport. Here are 53...
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Daily Grind: Haverford College Sprinter Nadine Tang
By Nadine Tang|July 24, 2024
Nadine Tang is a sophomore track and field athlete at Haverford College. Track and field has a unique training schedule because athletes can compete in anywhere from one to three...
track and field
Warming Up: How Do Track Athletes Get Ready for High-Speed Training?
By Nadine Tang|July 23, 2024
“Warming up helps to increase your heart rate and blood flow, allowing more oxygen to travel to your muscles,” says Gabrielle Watkins, a personal trainer at OriGym, “In turn, this...
DIY: HOW TO RUN IN COLLEGE
How to Get Recruited to Run College Cross Country and Track & Field – Ultimate DIY Recruiting Guide
By Elizabeth White|July 19, 2024
Cross country and track & field are highly competitive sports in the United States that give athletes the chance to try something new with every event that is offered. While...