2020-08-31 06:40
During the summer, the website tullyrunners.com ranked Bellarmine as the 3rd best team in the nation behind only Newbury Park and Great Oak. In my own rankings which you can check out HERE… Read More
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2020-08-28 22:52
Click the link which will take you to YouTube and their live feed Read More
2020-08-28 16:53
With our Cross Country season being pushed back to basically the winter, we have to think about what courses might be available if we get a super rainy season. The courses that typically com… Read More
2020-08-27 06:37
dToday we chat with Wilcox HS coach Walt Van Zant. This 2020 season, Coach Van Zant will be coaching the Wilcox HS Cross Country team for the 37th year. He was chosen as the CCS Cross Countr… Read More
2020-08-24 17:34
Former Sacred Heart Cathedral and Duke University runner Shannon Rowbury. She won multiple state track titles in HS and has already been a 3-time Olympian in 2008, 2012 and 2016. You can che… Read More
2020-08-20 15:49
From SM Daily Journal, August 19, 2020 by Nathan Mollat.81-year-old Frank Hunt has spent 20 years as a high school running coachFrank Hunt started his running career like so many others &mda&hell…Read More
2020-08-19 17:25
For those of you interested in attending Jim Hume's memorial service online this Friday, all the info can be found at this LINK Read More
2020-08-19 14:10
Saugus coach Rene Paragas announced his retirement yesterday. Here is my interview with Coach Paragas from July 22, 2008. During his tenure, his teams won 10 state titles (9 girls and 1 boy)… Read More
2020-08-18 01:28
You can check out the boys at the following link. Bellarmine, Jesuit, Campolindo, and De La Salle are all ranked or mentioned.http://tullyrunners.com/XC2020/PreSeasonNatBoys2020.htmYou can c… Read More
2020-08-17 03:41
If you look back at the history of NCS, you will see the Coach Grant's teams (girls) won the first two possible section titles in 1974 and 1975. His teams also had similar success in track a… Read More
2020-08-14 03:30
You can find that podcast at this LINK.You can also check out my interview with Coach Oswalt which I did during the spring at this LINK Read More
2020-08-12 18:08
Today we chat with former College Prep (NCS) runner Ethan Ashby (Photo courtesy of Mark Ashby). During the 2019 cross country season, Ashby was the 4th man on Pomona Pitzer's NCAA Division I… Read More
2020-08-11 23:08
With the impending cross country season still, months away, what is your motivation to get out the door and complete your daily runs/workouts? What is something that your coach has done that… Read More
2020-08-09 04:07
Today we chat with former Bella Vista HS runner, Harold Kuphaldt (picture to the left courtesy of this BV Track). He graduated from high school in 1982 with PRs of 4:05.54c (1600m.) an… Read More
2020-08-07 21:56
Thanks to Stanford University's David Kiefer by researching Hank Lawson's site as well as other online resources, you can check out a historical look at the Stanford Invitational results thr… Read More
2020-08-04 05:05
For those of you that enjoy listening to podcasts, here is one with former Redwood HS coach, Laura Schmitt. You can find it at this link:https://themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-100-wi… Read More
2020-08-02 20:05
Thank you to Jesuit coach Walt Lange for passing this along. A deep dive into the future of college XC, indoor, and outdoor track.https://trackandfieldnews.com/what-will-college-track-look-l… Read More
2020-08-02 00:58
You can find that interview at this link:https://ca.milesplit.com/videos/446909For those of you that may have missed it, Lester's coach, Jason Oswalt, did a presentation about his training a… Read More
2020-07-30 18:23
This has been in the works for the past few years and now made official.Sir Francis Drake High School to change its nameHere is another LINK.Here are a few interviews with a former Sir Franc… Read More
2020-07-29 00:36
Here is my attempt to rank the individuals for the potential Cross Country season. To rank the following runners, I looked at the 2019 state results to find the top returners, looked at the… Read More
2020-07-27 00:32
Nearly impossible this year with mostly no spring Track and Field season. Feel free to comment below on teams I may have missed or teams that you feel should be ranked higher. The SJS divisi… Read More
2020-07-26 23:59
A throwback to my interview with Hank Lawson from 2008. Hank stepped down from coaching after 2009 and has been timing and continuing to gather results, photos, and videos for the Lynbrook S… Read More
2020-07-25 07:10
If you are interested in listening to and sharing ideas regarding the fall and ensuing Cross Country/Track and Field seasons, a group of coaches will be meeting on Zoom today at noon. If you… Read More
2020-07-23 01:52
I will start a list here if you would like to add your Invitational to either the Cross Country and Track and Field schedules.Cross CountrySaturday, March 20th-CCS Championship at Toro ParkS… Read More
2020-07-20 20:17
You can find their announcement at this LINK. Their schedule is below. NCS update is HERE. SJS update is HERE. Northern Section update posted today at this LINK. CCS, OAK, and SF updates com… Read More
2020-07-20 01:23
2020-07-16 21:35
https://www.milesplit.com/articles/282968-team-cross-country-nationals-is-axed-for-2020-reactions Read More
2020-07-12 18:58
Today we catch up with Santa Rosa High School Cross Country and Track and Field head coach, Carrie Joseph. She has been coaching the very successful cross country and track and field teams a… Read More
2020-07-12 17:49
The CCS D-IV cross country champion came from a low-income household; he was accepted into prestigious MIT and will run for Engineers.You can check out this awesome article at this LINK. Bes… Read More
2020-07-12 02:15
2020-07-08 23:06
Today we catch up with one of the premier distance coaches in the United States as well as the head coach of the Tinman Elite, Thomas "Tinman" Schwartz (photo courtesy of team website). I ha… Read More
2020-07-08 15:55
One of the most successful coaches in Northern California is stepping down from her positions at Yreka HS. Pam ran for the Cindergals in the 1970s and her boys' XC teams won two state XC tit… Read More
2020-07-07 06:18
Today we chat with Dougherty Valley coach, Stephanie Bambury. She has been the Cross Country and Track and Field coach for Dougherty Valley ever since the school first opened in 2007. During… Read More
2020-07-06 18:47
https://soundcloud.com/running-things-considered/running-40001-in-high-school-ft-cooper-teare Read More
2020-07-05 05:39
2020-07-03 22:01
MileSplit will cover the race which will start on Saturday, July 4th at 8pm at this LINK Read More
2020-07-01 17:51
Please share in the comment section below, the cross country courses that you believe are the most iconic in Northern California as well as in the entire state. We are looking for 3 mile and… Read More
2020-06-28 05:16
2020-06-28 00:52
As shared on Facebook by several friends...
Long time Pacific Association coach, mentor, master official plus certification chair Jim Hume passed last night.
Jim was one of the o… Read More
2020-06-23 22:46
For those of you familiar with the LA84 clinics, the clinics this year will take place online. They will take place on Zoom every Wednesday (save for one week) starting at 6pm and ending at… Read More
2020-06-19 00:44
Thanks to an anonymous poster on the Lets Run Message Board who cherry-picked one quote from the interview below, Coach Oswalt has reached the peak for an American distance coach. He is now… Read More
2020-06-17 21:28
Today, I caught up with Amador Valley HS coach Jason Oswalt (Ozzie). This past weekend, his runner John Lester just casually ran the 3rd fastest 800m for a high school junior with a 1:48.26… Read More
2020-06-16 19:45
Interview with MileSplit's Cory Mullhttps://www.milesplit.com/videos/445359Interview with DyeStathttps://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=videos&video_id=298845 Read More
2020-06-15 16:52
The Campolindo cross country team is sponsoring RUN FOR AHMAUD ARBURY AND GEORGE FLOYD, a challenge to the running community to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement by running ei… Read More
2020-06-14 07:47
That is the 3rd fastest junior all-time nationally.1) 1:47.68 Elijah Greer Lake Oswego, Or 20082) 1:47.96 Michael Granville Bell Gardens 19953) 1:48.26 John Lester Amador Valley 2020It's als… Read More
2020-06-13 22:39
An update from CIF office:Statement Regarding 2020 Fall Sports and Return to Physical Activity/Training Read More
2020-06-12 19:03
In 1974, the first-ever team champion for the girls is Berkeley HS led by their legendary coach, Willie White.https://ca.milesplit.com/articles/280871-1974-coach-willie-white-had-berkeley-ch… Read More
2020-06-11 23:35
You can check out my article that was posted today at this link:https://ca.milesplit.com/articles/280870-74-girls-distances-set-stage-for-historic-doublesA few notes about that article. A lo… Read More
2020-06-10 19:54
That is unofficially the nation's fastest 800m time this season.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NE7Vde6JZE&feature=em-lsp Read More
2020-06-09 18:17
This week on milesplitca.com, there is a series of articles detailing the 1974 California state track and field which included girls for the first time. They competed in 8 events and all eve… Read More
2020-06-04 04:47
The following was shared with me. Please take the time to check out both links.This is an article that really touches on the topic of racial injustice as it relates to cutting of track progr… Read More
2020-05-31 02:35
2020-05-29 16:54
Tomorrow, The King's Academy XC and TF coach Matt Tompkins is running a marathon to help raise money for FUNJESES (Guatemalan Orphanage).You can donate at this link on Facebook:https://www.f… Read More
2020-05-25 03:38
First is yesterday's Quarantine Clasico thanks to Amador Valley coach Jason OswaltOur interview with Leo Daschbach recorded on May 5thSecond is a season recap of the Campolindo Cross Country… Read More
2020-05-23 23:11
I believe a lot of you have heard about this attempt tonight but if not, check out this link:https://www.milesplit.com/articles/280630-news-and-insight-ahead-of-the-quarantine-clasico-sub-4T… Read More
2020-05-22 15:55
If any coaches out there are interested, we have continued our weekly coach's meeting every Saturday at 10am. Over the past few weeks, we have used the meetings to discuss how we can be bett… Read More
2020-05-21 23:43
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/21/us/university-california-sat-act.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Read More
2020-05-20 23:04
https://gostanford.com/news/2020/5/18/cross-country-the-secret-gardener.aspx Read More
2020-05-20 19:36
There are six other episodes under Team Ingebrigtsen if you want to watch those as well Read More
2020-05-19 18:27
https://www.maxpreps.com/news/L3gvg5G8DkeeBWNcbmi3qw/100-high-school-sports-teams-to-watch-in-2020-21.htm Read More
2020-05-17 17:27
Unofficial splits taken from sub-second video analysis: 62.05 62.56 61.75 63.51https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WPNhxQjec8&fbclid=IwAR1Wr8c3OJwCV_XRVY_fr8KJOlzSyMv7R26yDRsGr4UlKgf7ziPVgV… Read More
2020-05-15 21:40
Still the fastest mile against only HS competitors.10 HS milers who ran sub-4-minutes.Jim Ryun, Tim Danielson, Marty Liquori, Alan Webb, Lukas Verzbicas, Matthew Maton, Grant Fisher, Drew Hu… Read More
2020-05-12 01:01
Eleanor Wikstrom is a current senior at Skyline HS (Oak) and will attend Harvard in the fall. You can check out the media release at this link:https://cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_an… Read More
2020-05-07 00:18
Thanks to Jim Crowhurst, you can check the history and top performances in the girls' 800m out of the Redwood Empire at this LINK Read More
2020-05-05 18:23
BREAKING: D2 national qualifier and 1:50 800 meter runner Jason Gomez is transferring to Iowa State.— The Stride Report (@TheStrideReport) May 4, 2020 Read More
2020-05-05 06:48
The following is a question from Jim Crowhurst. Anybody know of a faster dual meet time?=================================================================While I was researching our areas fas… Read More
2020-04-30 05:49
Changes from 2019Boys Division III: NS +1/SJS -1Girls Division IV: SJS +1/CS -1Girls Division V: SDS +1/SS -1 Read More
2020-04-30 04:04
https://ca.milesplit.com/articles/279457-Southern%20Section%20Returns%20XC%20Finals%20to%20Mt.%20SACI think there are mixed reactions from SS coaches and athletes regarding this decision tha… Read More
2020-04-28 20:06
https://www.thepetitionsite.com/618/404/789/crystal-springs-cross-country-course-will-be-closed-permanently-help-save-crystal-springs/ Read More
2020-04-27 19:13
For those of you interested, Liberty HS coach Eric Morford will be hosting another guest tonight at 5:30pm with one of the best long-distance runners in California history, Nico Young. His t… Read More
2020-04-23 01:40
Before 2008, we used to compete at the NCS Class A meet and my go-to site for athletes that competed at the meet was run by statistician extraordinaire, Jim Crowhurst. He kept stats for the… Read More
2020-04-22 19:02
Very exciting virtual competition on MileSplitCA between the best of all-time between CCS and SJS girls. It's interesting to see the back and forth competition from event to event and for th… Read More
2020-04-17 06:11
The following was shared with me which was a Facebook post and hopefully, this is not true or final. Has anybody heard anything about the following?"Bob Rush announced that the Crystal Sprin… Read More
2020-04-16 04:09
St. Francis Sacramento senior Izzy Fauria featured on Fox40. You can check out the video and article at this LINK Read More
2020-04-15 02:03
2020-04-14 21:17
You can find next year's divisional placements at these links:Boys: https://d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/z/6/t3ymt5s3iwdrx5/19-20_CBEDS_for_2020__boys_cross_country.pdfGirls: http… Read More
2020-04-14 00:21
The webinar series is FREE and hosted by Liberty coach Eric Morford.And speaking of the guest lineup this week all at 3:30pm PST: • 4/13 Monday: Craig Engels (Professional runner-1:44.6… Read More
2020-04-13 05:54
By Sacramento Bee writer Joe Davidson.https://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article241925021.html?fbclid=IwAR212A5oEjSoTusZtet2jI1XUgSBQmnY3OYyjGPDCAq-ndXFFpBaGYKL4rgThe fol… Read More
2020-04-11 23:31
The XC divisions for the fall season have been posted for CCS. You can find them at these links:Boys Divisions LINKGirls Divisions LINKI will take a look at the other NorCal sections and wil… Read More
2020-04-04 23:03
Ok, I might regret this (kidding!) but if you have any questions for me, go ahead. It's 4:02pm on Saturday and will leave this open until 4:02 on Sunday Read More
2020-04-04 16:24
If you want to join us, please email me at [email protected] and I will get you the login info Read More
2020-04-01 02:17
This was shared to me by former Chabot coach, Ken Grace and worth reading. I interviewed Ken in 2011 and you can check out that interview at this LINK.===================================For… Read More
2020-03-31 06:47
Francie Larrieu Smith, Fremont HS (Sunnyvale) '70 grad was inducted into the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame on March 12th (2020 was the 3rd class inducted into that HOF)… Read More
2020-03-27 16:18
Quarantined Questions: CA Coach Jason Oswalt | Read More
2020-03-26 15:15
For those of you needing a chuckle this morning, check out the following videos thanks to Amador Valley HS coach, Jason Oswalt.You can also check out the following TikTok made by his freshma… Read More
2020-03-26 01:48
As found on their website at bval.org (see below). Also have heard that SCVAL has followed suit and that schools are starting to announce being closed until May 1st.CORONAVIRUS ANNOUNCEMENT… Read More
2020-03-24 18:58
Now that I have some free time (ok a lot of free time), I have had a chance to reach out to athletes and coaches and in the next few weeks, I will post many of the interviews.For this week… Read More
2020-03-23 18:02
If you want to join another XC and TF coach's Zoom meeting this coming Saturday (3/28), please email me at [email protected] and let me know you are interested in joining us. If you h… Read More
2020-03-22 19:34
A terrific addition to the Dear Running series on MileSplit by current Skyline senior and future Harvard runner, Eleanor Wikstrom.https://ca.milesplit.com/articles/277390-dear-running-youve… Read More
2020-03-20 20:42
If you want to join other NorCal XC and TF coaches for a Zoom meeting tomorrow (Saturday), please email me at [email protected] and let me know you are interested in joining us. If yo… Read More
2020-03-17 23:47
https://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmslaney/albums/72157713442217841/ (March 10th) Read More
2020-03-17 01:43
I believe over the next two days, we will have a definite update from the CIF office in regards to the current Track and Field season. Just today, both the Arcadia and Sacramento Meet of Cha… Read More
2020-03-14 02:36
It appears that every Track and Field Invitational that was scheduled to take place this weekend was cancelled or postponed. I believe most schools will be closed through spring break and ma… Read More
2020-03-12 16:53
The Dublin Distance Fiesta scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, 2020, has been postponed until Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, 2020 due to the new crowd size gatherings… Read More
2020-03-12 05:10
Results are here:https://timerhub.com/get_web_index.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2020/hspikes/Video coming soon Read More
2020-03-10 22:03
Confirmed by meet director and Bellarmine head coach Patrick McCrystle. It will not be rescheduled Read More
2020-03-09 05:23
Thanks to Kevin GrayAnd thanks to Walt Lange Read More
2020-03-06 06:34
https://ca.milesplit.com/articles/276447-dublin-distance-fiesta-is-gonna-be-lit-This year's meet will be the biggest yet with 147 teams already signed up. Great Oak and Foothill Tech are als… Read More
2020-03-04 22:20
BCL West 1 at San Francisco City Collegehttp://www.rtspt.com/events/cif/2020/bclw1/Gunn at Lynbrookhttp://lynbrooksports.prepcaltrack.com/ATHLETICS/TRACK/2020/lyn_gunn.htmComing up this week… Read More
2020-02-28 23:23
Just ahead of 2016 Olympic 1500m champion, Matthew Centrowitz! Read More
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