The On Track & Field Podcast!

Dr. Jeff Messer, holds a Ph. D. in exercise physiology and is one of the sharpest minds in distance coaching. He breaks down his science-backed approach to aerobic development, racing less, and building long-term success through consistency, not shortcuts. Listen now and learn why the process is the priority .

Speed coach and performance expert Chris Korfist joins the show this week and breaks down what really makes athletes faster. ** What's the ideal time to warmup before a race? ** What role does SUGAR play in training and competing?

Brady Holmer is a researcher and science writer with a Master’s in Human Performance from the University of Florida. Based in Austin, he writes a popular Substack covering health, nutrition, and exercise. In this episode, Brady shares insights on optimizing human performance and making science practical for everyday life.

Mike Smith is the head coach of the Arizona Flames Track Club, specializing in developing elite hurdlers. Under his leadership, athletes like James Smith II and Vance Nilsson have broken national records and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Known for his passion, precision, and commitment to excellence, Smith has become one of Arizona’s top hurdle coaches.

This week, we’re joined by legendary Florida Gators head coach Mike Holloway. A true icon in the sport, Coach Holloway has led Florida to a staggering 13 NCAA team championships, including the historic 2022 double title sweep for both men’s and women’s outdoor teams. We dive into his coaching philosophy, sustained success, and what continues to drive one of the most decorated coaches in collegiate...

With multiple Olympic and World Championship medals to his name, Vernon Norwood is one of the top 400m sprinters in Olympic history and is still competing at the age of 33.

Dr. Jeff Messer has 30+ years of working with XC and distance athletes and is the only coach to have won both a men's and women's Nike XC Championship but also at 2 quality schools and was the USTFCCCA National Girl's High School XC Coach of the Year.

Kaela Edwards is a 5x NCAA D1 First Team All-American and 800m specialist. ** How her training has changed in the last 2 years ** What keeps her stay focused **How important is the weight room for mid-distance runners

Vince Anderson has coached some of the top sprinters, hurdlers, relay teams and jumpers at the college and Olympic level and is one of the most sought after T&F presenters at coaching clinics around the globe. You can find him online at Coach_Vince_Anderson and here for this weeks podcast.

Lincoln HS T&F and XC coaches, Coaches Eric Dettman & Marie Davis Markham, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the XC and T&F world and get in-depth on how they've created one of the most successful programs in high school. How to produce championship teams year after year. How to recruit and attract high school athletes to your program. (hint = buy a snow cone machine) H...

CEO of Lyons Performance Coaching, Alex Lyons, has worked with some of the top high school, college and professional distance athletes in the country. * What role does sports massage therapy play in performance. * What an athlete can do on their own to stay healthy. * The importance of teaching athletes how to effectively apply self-therapy to minimize their own injuries.

Not many XC coaches have had the level of success as coach Sean O'Day has. Head coach at Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado, Sean shares his thoughts on training at altitude, race strategy and team culture.

American hurdler, Jasmine Jones, is the next Olympian to join the 'cast from Las Vegas. 300m hurdles vs 400m hurdles Life in the Olympic Village Racing in lane 9

2024 200m Olympic silver medalist, Kenny Bednarek joins JT for our first 'cast of 2025.

The fastest man in the world returns to the On Track Podcast for the 4th time, once again live in Vegas.

Live from Vegas continues with 2x Olympian Rai Benjamin. Winner of 3 gold and 1 silver Olympic medals, Rai walks us through the Paris 4x400m relay championship and his 400m hurdle win and what he plans for 2018!

Olympian Nico Young is a 2x NCAA Champion and is the collegiate record holder in both the 5000m and 10,000m. We get in him Vegas as we kick off our "Live In Vegas" series.

Coach Liam Clemons has seen unprecedented success coaching cross country and T&F in southern California and joins JT for this week's On Track 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...

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.