The Weekend’s Best Matchups: Pro Season Begins in Earnest

May 8, 2015 | Jesse Squire | 2 Comments

The serious pro season kicks off in Kingston on Saturday night.

We’ve had indoor season already, which for pros is kind of like preseason track. We’ve had all the early season meets like the Florida Relays and Mt. SAC Relays … Read More

Monday Morning Run: Bowie rolls, Fraser-Pryce fades, and more competition for Mary Cain

June 9, 2014 | Kevin Sully

Photo via TrackTownPhoto

We have entered the portion of the season where the professional meets happen so frequently that it is hard to keep track of results. Athletes are popping up all over the globe and world leads are … Read More

The Weekend’s Best Matchups

June 5, 2014 | Jesse Squire

Erik Kynard is one of just a half-dozen combatants in a high jump showdown. (Photo: TrackTown Photo)

This week’s Diamond League meet, Rome’s Golden Gala, brings the Weekend’s Best Matchups a day earlier than usual. I have a dandy dozen … Read More

The Weekend’s Best Matchups – June 27 to July 1

June 27, 2013 | Jesse Squire

Mo is going to to have to earn this one. Photo courtesy IAAF Facebook page.

We’re getting to the part of the season when “weekend” is a broad term. This time around we’re starting on Thursday and going through Monday. … Read More

The Weekend’s Best Matchups — May 3-5

May 3, 2013 | Jesse Squire | One Comment

College track is mostly on hiatus (with the exception of a few conference championships) but the pros are beginning to ramp it up. There’s a lot of good stuff going on this weekend. What are the races and matchups to … Read More