The 2025 World Championships have come and gone, but will not soon be forgotten. As great as the Paris Olympics were, it's my opinion that Tokyo was equal in excitement, competitive intensity, and results. Simply put, it was one hell of a meet. If you're a fan of the sport, you've already gotten the results, so here, I'm going to review some of what I considered to be some of the best moments from these championships Read More...
The CHill Zone of T&F: Conway's View From the Finish Line
US Nationals Preview
Jul 29th, 2025
8:16 am PDT
8:16 am PDT
We're days from the selection of the US team for the World Championships in Tokyo. It's been a very long lead up to this point given we're near the end of July, but that's the end result of moving the World Championships to the end of the season. We'll see how that's worked out given that athletes have been on different and varying times lines during the course of the season Read More...
The Weekend I’ve Been Waiting For
Apr 22nd, 2025
12:34 pm PDT
12:34 pm PDT
Once track and field gets outside, it doesn't take long for things to heat up. The first couple of weekends or so, are kind of like letting the car idle for five minutes or so to make sure it's ready to drive in the winter time. After everything is nice and warm however, it's time to get out and let it run Read More...
2025 Men’s 100m Preview
Dec 30th, 2024
9:28 am PST
9:28 am PST
It's about a week after Christmas. Two days before the New Year. Which means we're about to get more track and field! It's only been a few months, but Paris seems so far away. Of course, indoors is a tad different. Half the track size. Shortened straight away races. But for true fans of the sport, we're looking forward to the journey to Tokyo and the World outdoor championships Read More...
Observations From Paris
Aug 12th, 2024
10:07 am PDT
10:07 am PDT
It's over. The Paris Olympic Games has ended. Easily one of the greatest Games ever, from a track and field standpoint. Just fantastic competition. We haven't seen anything like it since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Which means that for a lot of fans, this is the best meet they've ever witnessed Read More...
Too Close to Call
Jul 25th, 2024
7:32 pm PDT
7:32 pm PDT
As I sat down to finalize my Predictions for Paris, I kept coming back to the same phrase - too close to call! Heading into these Games, we are blessed to have a literal cornucopia of talented athletes that we'll get to watch go head to head in the Paris stadium. Add the installation of a new, fine tuned Read More...
Pre Paris Thoughts
Jul 14th, 2024
7:59 pm PDT
7:59 pm PDT
August 1st, the opening day of track and field in the Paris Olympics. We're that close. Yet with nine Diamond League events done - one left before the opening ceremony. A full NCAA season completed. Numerous meets across the globe in the books. And every country's selection process complete. The only thing that's certain, is that we know who's headed to the Paris stadium Read More...
Early Paris 100m Preview
Jul 6th, 2024
7:16 pm PDT
7:16 pm PDT
You know, it's funny how quickly things can change in track and field. In May many "fans" were complaining about how "slow" this year was! I said at the time that there was no reason for athletes to be running fast in April, or May. Not with Trials in late June and the Games a month after that. Yet the mumbling and grumbling continued Read More...
It Doesn’t Get Much Better
Jul 2nd, 2024
3:48 pm PDT
3:48 pm PDT
It's the toughest team in the world to make. That's the general consensus when it comes to the US track and field team. Of course, if anyone has doubt, go and watch reruns of this year's contest. Starting with the second half of the meet. Then try to pick your favorite event. Let's see, you could select the men's 110H Read More...
Pre Trials Thoughts
Jun 17th, 2024
9:24 am PDT
9:24 am PDT
With most country's selection meets literally days away, there are still many many questions regarding who will be lining up in Paris France. Not sure I can remember a year with so many late debuts, or so few competitions for athletes that should be in contention. Usually by now, I have a pretty good idea who will be on Team USA Read More...