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Hacker Finishes a Strong 5th in World Indoor 3,000

Mar 2, 2024

in Professional Running

If Hoka Naz Elite’s Olin Hacker keeps racing this well, he no longer will be able to wear the underdog tag. Mixing it up against the…
Rachel Smith Surges to Win US 15K Road Title in Florida

Mar 2, 2024

in Professional Running

Showing her speed and kick coming off a bridge that race organizers call “The Green Monster,” Flagstaff’s Rachel Smith won her first major race after having…
Another Big Sky Coach of the Year Award for NAU’s Smith

Mar 1, 2024

in Collegiate Running

By this point, the Big Sky Conference must have its cross country and track and field Coach of the Year awards on a template. No matter…
Hiltz Wins Heat, Advances to 1,500 World Indoor Finals

Mar 1, 2024

in Professional Running

Leaving no room for doubt, and not content to cruise in the qualifying round, Flagstaff’s Nikki Hiltz used a kick and a lean on Friday to…
Pete Mortimer’s Big Vert Summer (184,684 feet in 4 Races) Starts with Way Too Cool ‘Fun Run’ Saturday

Feb 29, 2024

in Trail Running

Not too many people would consider Way Too Cool, one of the nation’s most sought-after 50K trail races, as way too easy. For sure, it’s no…
World Indoor Preview: A Flagstaffian Perspective on Hiltz and Hacker

Feb 29, 2024

in Professional Running

Judging by the size of the suitcase Nikki Hiltz was standing next to in the Instagram photo they posted from outside Flagstaff Pulliam Airport a few…
Craig Hunt’s Potential Crazy Double: Boston Marathon, then Vert-Heavy The Canyons100K

Feb 28, 2024

in Professional Running, Trail Running

By all appearances, Craig Hunt seems like a reasonable, well-adjusted guy. His voice is calm and modulated, nary a hint of fanaticism seeping through. He runs…
Quick Hits: Hauger-Thackery on Olympic Team; No Mile for Young Indoors; Rachel Smith in Road 15K

Feb 28, 2024

in Collegiate Running, Prep Running, Professional Running

Some quick-hit news on a Wednesday morning: On her Instagram account (@Callirianne), Hauger-Thackery wrote: “Thank you @britishathletics for the opportunity; there’s nothing more fulfilling than representing our country…
“A Lot of Coaching Is Lying About the Splits”

Feb 27, 2024

in Collegiate Running

Track All-Access’s YouTube channel dropped another excellent NAU workout video. This time, the Lumberjack women are put through the paces. Coach Mike Smith had part of…
Two Talks This Week: Native Health; Flag to Canyon Stagecoach 100

Feb 27, 2024

in Annoucements, Community Running

Two lectures ostensibly involving running will take place this week — divergent topics, to be sure, but important in their own right.