Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
MileSplit will debut a new weekly Podcast with Billy "The Toad" Cvecko and Trabuco Hills Coach JT Ayers.
Outstanding competition has gone down in the early stages of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Photo by Harrison Wampler What are strides? Why are they important for distance runners? How should you incorporate them into your training? Here's everything you need to know.
Caleb Winders reflects on his standout high school career and looks to end it with redemption at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Track-ish: Cayla Hawkins Chases Another AAU 400m Title
07/29/26
07/29/26
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.
5 Breakthrough Performances from the U.S. Championships
07/29/26
07/29/26
With many top pros sitting out this year's U.S. Championships, upstart talent had its chance to shine. Here's who stood out, and who to keep an eye on.
How Many Miles Should High School Runners Run Each Week?
07/27/26
07/27/26
Is there a more personal question in distance running than "What's your mileage?" This MileSplit guide explains how high school runners can safely build mileage
Reaction Time: London Diamond League
07/24/26
07/24/26
Experience the London Diamond League highlights. See how Josh Kerr shattered the men's mile world record and get expert race analysis on the 800m and 400m event
The 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships Preview
07/21/26
07/21/26
Sha’Carri, Noah vs. Kenny, Lutkenhaus vs. Brazier, and more: a deep data dive into the storylines of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships.
Josh Kerr Sets Mile World Record At London Diamond League
07/18/26
07/18/26
Josh Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record with a historic 3:42.66 at the 2026 London Diamond League, becoming the fastest miler ever.
How Corpus Christi King Toppled a Sport of Dynasties
07/17/26
07/17/26
A sixth-man tie-breaker pushed an unheralded team from Corpus Christi to unseat perennial powerhouses and claim the state title. This is that team's story.
2026 USATF Outdoor National Championships: Full Schedule
07/17/26
07/17/26
Find the full schedule and ticket information for the 2026 USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York.
Josh Kerr in ‘Full Flow’ for Mile World Record Attempt
07/17/26
07/17/26
On July 18, Josh Kerr will chase the WR in the mile, but he’s also chasing a feeling on the track. With Amazfit, he has become a data-driven athlete.
How an AAU Junior Olympic Champion Became a Pro Triathlete
07/15/26
07/15/26
Former AAU Junior Olympic champion Reese Vannerson has become one of America's top young triathletes and is now chasing Olympic gold in Los Angeles.
Track-ish: The Story Behind Zacchaeus Brocks' 110mH Record
07/15/26
07/15/26
Go behind Zacchaeus Brocks' historic 12.98 that broke the high school 110m hurdles record as he discusses faith, AAU, and Team USA.
How to Deal with Piriformis Syndrome
07/15/26
07/15/26
Most runners don't know what the piriformis is - but when it starts bothering them, it's all they can think about. Here's how to handle piriformis pain.
Reaction Time: Monaco Diamond League
07/14/26
07/14/26
Catch the highlights from the Monaco Diamond League, featuring Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s world-record 1000m, Julien Alfred’s dominant 200m win, and more.
How to Treat IT Band Syndrome
07/13/26
07/13/26
IT band syndrome, one of the more common - and frustrating - injuries runners of all levels deal with, can be tricky to treat, but it's not impossible to do so!
What Is A Tempo Run? How To Run It The Right Way
07/11/26
07/11/26
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.