Track and Field Articles By Joshua Neyhart

The year 2007 was filled with excitement, news- makers, and incredible times in track, cross country and road racing. Often, in a year leading up to the Olympic games, it's just that, a lead up. However, this year it wasn't the case as everyone across the board was unleashing monster performances. The Osaka World Championships saw American's back on top in many events. The World Cross Country Championships returned "home"" and were dramatic as ever. American distance runners found themselves making a difference on the world scene again. 2007 brought in new talent and new super stars. Ryan Hall and… more »

It's go time. The hay is in the barn and not much more can be said or done in preparation for the Olympic Marathon Trials. As we sit here, only hours left until the gun sounds, 128 of the best runners in the country will jet off down the streets of Manhattan. The trials of miles and miles of trials are over and it will all come down to who has what come Saturday morning. The favorites for this race have graced the cover of the nation's running magazines and have been featured in numerous interviews, newspaper articles, and videos.… more »

It’s good being Ryan Hall. He is the hottest thing on the American distance running scene after his 59:43 half-marathon American record in Houston in January and American Debut Record in April at the London Marathon after his 2:08.24. He has a beautiful wife who is also a very accomplished American distance runner. His brother is a Footlocker Cross Country Champion and now at Oregon with Ryan’s college coach, Vin Lanana. Now less than a month away from the Olympic Marathon Trials in NYC he is one of the top seeds and fitter than ever. He is currently tucked away… more »

The Marathon Olympic Trials in New York City are less than 6 weeks away now and the hype is starting to build. With a prize purse of $190,000, guaranteed fame to the winner, and more importantly a trip to Beijing in ’08 there is a lot on the line for these men. Last week the big favorites all officially entered and the media frenzy began. Over the next few weeks prior to the trials I will talk with some of the favorites as they prepare for one of the bigger races of the year. In my questions I’ll try to… more »