Evolution of track spikes

The Evolution of Track Spikes

Since humans started organizing races against each other, the main goal has been to be the fastest. For many runners, this means wearing track spikes to give them the upper hand over their competit...
Track Spikes Pins

Track Pins: Choosing the Right Size and Style

When trying to run your best times, most consideration goes into the shoes on an athlete’s feet. However, not nearly as much thought goes into the spike pins used with the shoes, which is crazy whe...
Carbon Fiber Track Spikes

Carbon Fiber Track Spikes vs Traditional Spikes

For as long as track running has existed, runners have been searching for the perfect pair of shoes to give them the upper hand on race day. From the early waffle-style shoes to the more recent era...
Weight Training for Sprinters

Weight Training for Sprinters

As a sprinter, setting yourself apart from your competition can be difficult. Weight training is one of the best ways to get faster, especially during the off-season. You can become a faster and mo...
Noah Lyles Track and Field Sprinter

Top 7 Performances at the 2023 World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Championships came to a conclusion on August 27, 2023, in Budapest, ending one of the most spectacular Track and Field World Championships in recent memory. With a record 2,100 ...
sha'carri richardson 100m

Top Performances So Far - Teenager Jumps 8.44m

Richardson Blitzes TO 10.76s It might only be May, but we have seen several notable performances already this season, Sha'Carri Richardson ran a remarkable race when she broke the record of the Dia...
Track and Field Spikes Bag - How To Pack

Packing Your Track Bag

  No matter how well you’ve trained and prepared for your next event, showing up without some of the essential equipment can throw everything off the rails. Making sure that your track bag has ever...
What Track Spikes Do Olympians Use?

What Track Spikes Do Olympians Use?

Bolt and Bromell have different opinions about today's track spikes Today's track spikes have moved the standard in many ways, both in terms of materials and technology. The legendary eight-time Ol...
5 Track Spikes Tips to Help You Run Faster

5 Track Spikes Tips To Help You Run Faster

The use of spikes for track running is one of the best ways to guarantee you run your best times on race day. Not all track shoes or running spikes are created equally though, so check out the tips...
Sebastian Coe Exploring Repechage Rounds

Sebastian Coe Exploring Repechage Rounds

Sebastian Coe the World Athletics President recently spoke about the possible introduction of exploring repechage rounds to certain track events. A repechage round is an addtional qualification rou...
Bill Bowerman Track Spikes

Bill Bowerman - The Inventor Of The Modern Athletic Shoe

Bill Bowerman who co founded Nike made the first version of the modern day athletic shoe. Bowerman melted and shaped rubber soles with his wife's waffle iron at his home, to create a lighter, faste...
Sydney McLaughlin

Sydney McLaughlin Runs 50.68 & Thats Not For The 400M Flat

Sydney McLaughlin ran 50.68 seconds for the 400M hurdles at the World Championships in Oregon last month. This world record run would have been fast enough to come 7th in the 400M flat final. McLau...

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Scott D

Scott D

Run streaker, ultramarathoner, and UESCA Certified Running & Ultrarunning Coach. 2022 UTSC 100 Mile Winner. I share practical tips, gear insights, and coaching wisdom to help runners go further, faster, and stronger — one stride at a time.

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TOREMA THOMPSON

Torema Thompson is a UK Athletics accredited speed coach, qualified personal trainer, and athleTuber. She’s passionate about helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts transform from beginners to masters in sprinting and overall fitness, sharing expert guidance both on the track and online.

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Alessandro Bacci

Alessandro Bacci

An accomplished sprint and hurdles coach with extensive experience across Italy’s top athletic institutions. He currently serves as sprint coach for the Italian Navy Academy and track & field practice teacher at the University of Pisa. Alessandro also coaches at Atletica Livorno 1950 and collaborates with the Regional Technical Sector of Tuscany, contributing to the development of elite athletes across the region.

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