The On Track & Field Podcast!

What should XC athletes be doing the week leading into their state championship? Where do coaches go when they have questions on training?

Coach and author, Jay Johnson is one of the leading XC coaches in the US and one of the most sought after speakers on the clinic schedule. He joins JT on this week's On Track & Field Podcast.

In this engaging conversation, US Olympic hurdler Freddie Crittenden sits down with JT to reflect on his inspiring journey to the Olympic finals, where he achieved an impressive sixth-place finish.

From his rapid ascent in high school athletics to joining one of the most talented teams in the world, Freddie has emerged as a remarkable ambassador for track & field.

His passion for the sport and dedication to excellence make for a compelling story worth hearing.

Biomechanist John Horsley knows a thing or 2 about injury, injury prevention and physical therapy. He's been a physical therapist for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge with working with athletes and getting them back on top of their game.

What's it take to compete at a competitive level as a Master's athlete? Coach Dunte Hector joins JT for this weeks podcast and talks about how he gets master athletes in shape, strong and fast and how recovery plays an important role.

Hamstring injuries account for more than half of all injuries in T&F. So what's the best prevention of hamstring injuries?

Strength and flexibility lead the way but followed closely by the mechanical aspect of running with the pelvic tilt and ankles.

Dr. Edouard is an expert in the field and joins us on this week's podcast.

We welcome back coach Kebba Tolbert to the podcast fresh off the Paris Olympics.

Coach Tolbert and J.T. recap the Olympics breaking down the 100m, 200m, and 400m finals plus the implosion of the Men's 4x100m relay.

Plus how he helps manage the emotions of his athletes during the long T&F season.

How does the NCAA Men's D2 Cross Country Coach of the Year win National Championships? Fourth-year Wingate head coach Pol Domenech joins J.T. on this week's podcast and talks recruiting strategy, how being a runner plays into his coaching philosophies and how he emphasizes academics while coaching at the college level.

With the Paris Olympics in full effect, there's no better time to learn about the history of the Olympics and who better to enlighten us than Professor and author Dave Lunt.

Professor Lunt wrote "Crown Games of Ancient Greece" which explores the origins of the Olympic Games and how the games have evolved over time.

The 2024 Paris Olympics kickoff this week...so who to better join us on our Olympic pre-view than NBC's Travis Miller??

What goes into preparing for the Road-to-Paris?

2024 Olympic 400m hurdler, Trevor Bassit, joins J.T. just a week before heading to the Paris Olympics and shares his insights and thoughts on the biggest track meet in the world.