For more writing on the CTFL, see our previous article: “For the CTFL to Fulfill Its Goals, The Athletes Have to Make It Happen.” We’re nearing the completion of the second CTFL season here and the Spitfires are killing it. Partly because they share a name with the best OHL team that league has...
Continue readingNot Trackie 2023 ACTF Predictions Column
Intro Don’t ask and you shall receive anyway. WE’RE BACK and late, as always, with some Canadian National Track and Field Championships predictions. What’s the point of the intro? Usually it’s to comment on how silly this is while subtly (or not so subtly) bringing attention to important political issues. Today we’re gonna do...
Continue readingFor the CTFL to Fulfill its Goals, the Athletes Have to Make it Happen
Note: You can also find this article in the latest edition of NextUp Magazine, which is put together by friend of the show Davis Rutledge (aka dlr.shoots). 5-10min read The Canadian Track and Field League (CTFL) entered the Canadian track and field scene on January 1, 2022 and has been embraced by many athletes...
Continue readingNot Trackie 2023 U SPORTS Track and Field Predictions Contest -RESULTS
Yeah, the results are now up at our prediction contests page. Unfortunately we could not defend our U SPORTS XC prediction contest win, but it’s probably better that way. Thanks again to New Balance for sponsoring the contest. We will be reaching out to the top three contestants for prizing....
Continue readingNot Trackie 2023 U SPORTS Track and Field Predictions INFO DUMP
Come to this page for ALL of your 2023 U SPORTS track and field needs folks. Here you can find links to:...
Continue readingNot Trackie 2023 U SPORTS Track and Field Predictions CONTEST
Yeah, the homies at New Balance hooked us up with prizing folks! Nice. We’ve got a pair of shoes, a running jacket, and a pair of tights up for grabs for the top three finishers. The winners can choose an item that fits the prize category from the New Balance website. The prize selection...
Continue readingNot Trackie 2023 U SPORTS Track and Field Predictions Column. Holy Long
Intro/PSA Yeah, we took a break from the track and field predictions last year (not that anyone cared). A few factors contributed to that. First, governments and university administrations decided to abandon most COVID-19 protections, which pissed me off. Then, in large part because of the lack of protections, I actually contracted COVID-19 myself,...
Continue readingAthletics and Activism, A Series -Part 2: The Climate Crisis
The Short Version In November, over 100 university cross country athletes wore les cercles verts (green circles) to demonstrate commitment to climate justice. Please email sac.jc.usports@gmail.com or follow @sac.jc.usports on instagram to help continue building the movement. The Long Version The community nature of sports gives athletes a unique position of influence in society...
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Meet Info: here Live Results Link: here As hard rock Nick would say: “OKAY, IT’S A-C-X-C TIME.” Honestly, idek why I’m writing this –I don’t have the time and it’s definitely going to be awful and potentially rife (RIFE) with grammatical errors. I didn’t really talk to anyone and don’t even want to look...
Continue readingRunningHotTakes.com 2022 U SPORTS Prediction Contest -UPDATE
Prediction contests results are now UP on our prediction contests page! I guess staying up all night browsing results, munching bagels, and talking to athletes helps a bit #Dub. Shout outs to Dan Rosen, Georgia Ginther, Kyla Becker, and Riley Stuermer. We will be giving the prizes to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! My prize...
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