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...
Continue readingNot Trackie 2022 U SPORTS Bagel Predictions
Intro: see here. Holy hell we put all these into one this year. Can I submit this as my thesis? Women Honny Mentions*Current song: I’ve Got You Surrounded –Jack White Montréal: They have two returners from their ninth place finish last year in Murielle Aglot and Myriam Poirier, plus Garnier is running well, but...
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ALRIGHT. We’re back at it. Pretty unbelievable that we are, but if the famed Speedgoggles can reach the decade mark, we can put out a few more Not Trackie prediction columns. Muchachos and Mustachios lives on in memory of those who witnessed it, and yeah, add another passage to the maze of CIS/U SPORTS...
Continue readingRunningHotTakes.com 2022 U SPORTS XC Race Info and Prediction Contest
Alright folks. Check here for all your key U SPORTS info and enter our U SPORTS Prediction Contest supported by our pals Trevor Hofbauer and Saucony. Guy lost his shoes at CanWest and won’t be racing, but he still found a way to contribute to the Cross Country community for these U SPORTS championships....
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