Why You Need to Make Time to Watch the Men’s Steeplechase Final This Afternoon
A stacked field of 14 runners will compete for 3 spots on the team in the fast and furious steeplechase, which is always entertaining and often heartbreaking.
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Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler is a longtime running journalist and author who has founded and contributed to numerous media organizations. He is the author of Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes (VeloPress, 2019) and co-author of several other books. He regularly runs on the track, roads and trails, has wear-tested more than 1,500 running shoes, completed four-time Ironman triathlons and numerous ultra-distance events, including the 2018 Leadman series.
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The Scene in Eugene: COVID-19 Isolates Athletes, While New Hayward Field Shines
Our man on the ground reveals how COVID-19 has affected the Olympic Trials, and how athletes and fans are reacting to the new Hayward Field.
Don’t Panic: Lessons from Trials Mishaps
Falls and shoe fails on the track show that nasty surprises can be overcome if you stay calm and keep running your race.
Race Strategy 101: Have a Plan and Execute It
How the 800m final at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials played out reveals tactical lessons for every runner
Will Any College Runners Make the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team?
The fields are full of fresh collegiate faces this year, but historically it's a hard transition to the Trials to make the Olympic Team.
The Most Fun Race to Watch on the Track, the 800m, Happens Tonight at the Olympic Team Trials
One of the best top-to-bottom 800m fields ever assembled in the U.S. Olympic Trials will fight for the top three positions on Monday night.
Three First-time Olympians with an Average Age of 25 Are Going to Tokyo
Kincaid (28), Fisher (24) and Klecker (24) earn Olympic spots in men’s 10,000m with a fast final lap after demonstrating veteran patience.
What to Expect at the Men’s 10,000m Olympic Team Trial Friday Night
A quirky year, a stacked field, and a hot night in Eugene means almost anything can happen.
What’s Up With These $375 Trail Running Shoes?
Speedland is launching a new shoe that they say transcends the category, and it has an eye-catching price tag.
Listen: Speedland — An Innovative, Premium Trail Running Startup Brand You Need to Know About
On Episode 15 of the Kicksology podcast, host Brian Metzler talks with the two professional running shoe geeks behind the audacious new trail running brand, Speedland.
2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Guide: How, When and Who to Watch
Your complete guide to the schedules, strategies and contenders in all the distance events at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trails in Eugene, June 18–27
The On Athletics Club — On Their Way To Tokyo?
How the Dathan Ritzenhein-coached On Athletics Club has made huge strides in its first year — and what you can learn from them to apply to your own training.