Kentucky Track & Field and Cross Country News
Desmond Benham (state leader in 400m) and Kristina Leggas (state leader in pole vault) are your Performer of the Week winners!
Some midweek action caught by the KYTrackXC crew!
Three-time US Olympian Hazel Clark has crafted for MileSplit a nine-week training regimen to take 800m runners to the next level.
Have you ever thought about running a marathon? If so, we have a basic 16-week training program to get you the start line prepared for 26.2 miles.
The list is out! Find out who will step out on the track on Friday, May 5 at St. Xavier High School!
All 21 regions are set and ready for entires! Get them in before the deadline approaches.
Many runners have a leg length discrepancy and don't even know it. Though incredibly common, figuring out what to do to avoid injuries or reduce pain can be complicated.
There is perhaps no injury more associated with running than the aptly named "runner's knee." Here is what you need to do to reduce the pain.
Perhaps the most effective, and over-looked, cross-training for distance runners is aqua jogging.
As recently as 7 years ago, obstacle races were relatively unknown. Since then, their popularity has skyrocketed. But how do you train for one of these races? We've got you covered.
While the science behind kinesio tape is uncertain, there has been some evidence to show that KT Tape can be useful.
Hip bursitis is one of the most common injuries suffered by runners. Here are some steps to a speedy recovery.
Although there has not been a plethora of research on the effects of massage for runners, there is no denying that afterward you can feel like a million bucks.
Ice baths have been a staple method of recovery for distance runners for many years. Recently, though, the effectiveness of ice baths has come into question in the scientific community.
Knee pain is the bane of many a runner. Several treatments have been found effective in alleviating pain caused by patellar tendonitis.
How does one go about teaching oneself to run the correct pace? We point out the key indicators of proper pacing.
So how does one prevent cramping? Incredibly, one answer is to drink pickle juice.
If you've been around running long enough you have heard the term VO2 max. We delve deeper into the concept and explain exactly what aerobic capacity means for runners.
To successfully PR at the 5K, one must incorporate many different types of workouts into their training plan.
Sadly humans, with our itty-bitty calves and rotating ankles, struggle on even the smoothest of surfaces and are thus prone to ankle injuries.
Debunking myths about ideal heart rate as it pertains to training.
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis is a common overuse injury in runners. There are several forms of treatment and exercises that can help alleviate the pain.
Insights into how to strengthen hip abductor muscles to prevent running injuries.
For these beginner runners, one excellent way to start building aerobic fitness and strengthening the muscles necessary for running is to employ the run/walk method.