Illinois Coaches, Runners, Kindred Spirits, I just want to let you know that my new running book— What Mad Pursuit: Short Stories About Runners—has finally hit …
ITCCCA 5K Postal XC Championships coming to a track near you
The ITCCCA Postal Meet is evolving! We are all thrilled that the IHSA is adding sectional meets to the calendar! This means that the format …
Rest And Recovery: Is It Just As Important As Your Training?
by Mitch WilsonPE/Driver’s Ed. Teacher, Head Boys Track CoachRantoul High School, Rantoul, Illinois As a young coach, I made several dumb decisions when it came …
The 7 Year Progression of our 4×200 Relay & the Evolution of our Team
Mitch Wilson, PE/BTW Teacher | Head Boys Track Coach | rantoultrack1@gmail.com It has taken us seven years to reach the state finals in the 4×200 …
Goodbye to High School
Born a high school teacher’s kid, high school as been the center of my life for 60 years. Now I say goodbye.
The 4×4 Team Predictor
My young 4×4 team qualified for the state meet but now we need to run four seconds faster to run in the state finals. This …
A gentle man takes a last lap
When I hear the word “irreplaceable” I think of the deluxe-sized futon I slept on during my late bachelor phase, which, a few years into …
Illinois Quads Team Track & Field Championship — a Proposal
By Michael Melick, EPGTFFollow @EPG_XC_TF I love the IHSA Track & Field State Finals. The best athletes from all three classes gracing EIU with their …
Helping High School Athletes Build Character and Learn Life Lessons With Respect To Their Self-Worth and Confidence
By: Patrick Sheridan (Lucky) Head Boys’ Cross Country and Head Boys’ Track and Field Coach at Elmwood Park High School Follow @EPHS_XC_TFOriginally Submitted 3/24/19 “Character …