Episodes
On the latest episode of On The Line, Cory and Ashley break down the Woodbridge XC Classic, then dive into the top storylines from the week, which include conversations into the Southern Showcase, adidas XC Challenge and Addison Ritzenhein. From there, we have more stock-up takes, offer our three picks to win nationals and then finish with a preview of the Wingfoot XC Classic, MileSplit's National Meet of the Week.  Podcast Segments:  Controversy on the distance of the Woodbridge course...
Published 09/19/23
On today's show, Olivia and Cory dive into the top three storylines from the past week, discuss the Newbury Park experience this fall, Clay Shively's big performance and then catalog a few of the top meets to watch over the weekend, including the Southern Showcase and our National Meet of the Week, the Woodbridge XC Classic.  Podcast Segments:  The Top Three Storylines From This Past Week The Newbury Park Experience In 2023 Exploring Clay Shively's New Kansas State 5K Best Which XC...
Published 09/12/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, Olivia and Cory break down the three top storylines from this past week of high school cross country, debate stock on a handful of questions and then they finish off with conversation on the Liberty Bell Invitational.  Podcast Segments:  Three Big Things We Saw This Weekend in XC   St. Olaf Showcase [1:30]   Timpanogas Invite [4:55]   Marcus T Invite [8:55] Top Individual Performers This Week [14:30] More on Elizabeth Leachman [17:50] Stock Up,...
Published 09/05/23
On the recent episode of On The Line, Olivia Ekpone and Ashley Tysiac give their final thoughts on the World Championships, discuss two performers this cross country season who have their attention, and the ladies dived into the top storylines for this upcoming weekend.  Podcast Segments: A recap on the World Championships [1:00] Hana Moll's finish [4:20] Adaejah Hodge's big performance in the 200m [6:30] Two big meets that took place over the weekend [10:20] Surprising early-season debuts...
Published 08/29/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, Cory and Ashley discuss some recent August events and top athletes, then they dive into Herriman's early success, meets they're looking forward to in September and five girls and boys who have redemption on the mind in 2023.  Podcast Segments:  Top August Events [0:50] Herriman's Early Success [5:30] Meets We're Looking Forward To [9:20] Five Athletes With Redemption On The Mind [12:30] Hana Moll qualified for the World pole vault final...
Published 08/22/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, the MileSplit crew digs into the recent transfer of Sophia Rodriguez to Mercer Island High School before following with the hardest XC courses in America and then they finish things off with their top athletes in each class heading into cross country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/16/23
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Let's talk about the racewalk.  An often misunderstood event, it offers the kind of nuance and complexity that requires a fine eye for detail. But appreciating the racewalk also takes patience and understanding. It's not an event for everyone.  But for athletes who make it to the other side, those individuals who compete all the way from infancy in the discipline to graduation in high school, they often see a payoff that's rewarding in more ways than one.  And it's...
Published 07/31/23
On this week's episode of On The Line, the MileSplit crew discusses race hypotheticals, AAU's top races and some of the best matchups heading into the event this week.  Podcast Segments:  Hypothetical: 12yo Brandon Miller vs. 12yo Patricio Pardo [1:30] Hypothetical: 14yo Tamari Davis vs. 17yo Indya Mayberry [6:40] Evaluating the 15-16yo girls 400m championship race [10:40] The boys 15-16yo boys 100m final could be the event of the games [15:30] Jonathan Simms will take aim at the...
Published 07/25/23
On today's show, the gang expands on the top storylines heading into the AAU Junior Olympic Games, which will take place from July 29 to August 5 in Des Moines, Iowa. For more, check out the segments below.  Podcast Segments:  U.S. athletes who first showcased their ability at AAU [1:40] Athletes who could have breakthrough moments at AAU [7:30] Defending AAU champions who could defend their titles [13:00] Top returners at this year's Games [16:50] Middle school athletes who we should...
Published 07/18/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, the crew at MileSplit breaks down New Balance Nationals Outdoor, adidas Outdoor Nationals and Nike Outdoor Nationals, they preview the Bermuda Track Challenge and then they finish with a discussion on the top high school boys athletes of all-time.    Podcast Segments: New Balance Nationals: Our top post-race storylines [0:50] Nike Outdoor Nationals: Reviewing the boys mile [9:20] Nike Outdoor Nationals: Discussing the optics of post-race banter Adidas...
Published 06/20/23
With a massive week of track and field action in front of us, the MileSplit crew discusses the top female athletes of all-time in high school track, then the gang offers their thoughts on Brooks PR, adidas Outdoor Nationals, New Balance Nationals Outdoor and Nike Outdoor Nationals. Check out the full show.  Podcast Segments:  A discussion on national records [0:45] The top three high school female athletes of all-time [6:41] The movers and shakers in recruiting [15:40] Brooks PR is going...
Published 06/13/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, the MileSplit crew breaks down the action from the CIF Outdoor Track and Field Championships, dives into state performances from the weekend, examines their up-and-coming stars of the state championship season and previews what's ahead this weekend, including the Music City Track Carnival's biggest race ...well, more on that during the show.  Podcast Segments:  Our takeaways from the CIF Outdoor Championships MVPs from CIF The Top State Performances...
Published 06/06/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, the MileSplit crew breaks down the action from the CIF Outdoor Track and Field Championships, dives into state performances from the weekend, examines their up-and-coming stars of the state championship season and previews what's ahead this weekend, including the Music City Track Carnival's biggest race ...well, more on that during the show.  Podcast Segments:  Our takeaways from the CIF Outdoor Championships MVPs from CIF The Top State Performances...
Published 05/30/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, Olivia chatted with World Champion bronze medalist for a segment of Liv & Learn before the gang discussed state championships, unbreakable national records, the CIF State Outdoor Championships and the upcoming RunningLane Track Championships. Podcast segments:  Liv & Learn with Anna Hall State Championship review time Unbreakable national records Previewing the CIF State Outdoor Championships RunningLane Track Championships Info...
Published 05/23/23
On today's show, we dive into the Texas State Championships, previewing a handful of state-title meets coming up on the calendar, we talk with Florida state title hopeful Kai Evans and then finish out with top storylines at the RunningLane Track Championships and the Track Night NYC 800m fields. This episode is presented by TrackSmith.  Podcast Segments:  An interview with Lake Minneola's Kai Evans [1:14] We hand out Texas MVPs [10:18] Previewing upcoming state championships [15:00] More...
Published 05/16/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, Olivia, Ashley and Cory sit down with Prosper's Lauren Lewis, then dive into a week that included a national 5K high school record and elite performances from the East Coast Showcase. From there, the gang discusses the upcoming Arizona, Georgia and Texas State Championships.  Podcast segments:  An interview with Prosper's Lauren Lewis [1:50] Breaking down Connor Burn's 5K record [12:20] More on the East Coast Showcase [17:20] Talking Arizona State...
Published 05/09/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, the gang sat down with three Winter Springs high school athletes -- members of the band Hello Sisters -- to chat about their postseason, their ambitions in music and much more. From there, the group dives into The Penn Relays, talks Future Stars, top storylines and the National Meet of the Week, which is the Alabama State Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Podcast Segments:  An Interview with Hello Sister band [2:00] Our favorite Penn Relays...
Published 05/02/23
On today's episode of On The Line, the crew chats with IMG Academy senior Layla Haynes, a University of Florida signee and Barbados native who's headed to the Penn Relays this weekend in Philadelphia, along with her Florida-based squad. From there, the gang discusses top moments, national records and state postseason efforts across the U.S.  Podcast Segments:  Interviewing IMG Academy's Layla Haynes [2:00] A conversation around Issam Asinga's brilliance [16:15] More on Aaron Sahlman's...
Published 04/25/23
On today's show, we reveal the entries for the high school girls and boys 4x800 and DMR races ahead of the Penn Relays presented by Toyota. Check out what the gang had to say about the top races headed to the famed event at Franklin Field.  Podcast Segments:  The Championship of America Girls DMR entries [1:35] The Championship of America Boys DMR entries [6:40] The Championship of America Girls 4x800 tops seeds [11:15] The Championship of America Boys 4x800 top seeds [16:30] The Event...
Published 04/17/23
We're just weeks away from The Penn Relays presented by Toyota and Tuesday, April 11, marked an important date in the run-up to the famed meet. High School entries, including important Championship of America fields in the boys and girls miles and 3Ks, are now official. On today's episode of On The Line, we reveal the top five athletes in those fields, along with the entire list of entrants, and then we dive into some of our thoughts ahead of the elite 4x100 and 4x400 relays.  Podcast...
Published 04/11/23
On today's show, we'll chat with the Associate Director of the Penn Relays presented by Toyota, we'll dive into three takeaways from this past week of action, we'll break down Arcadia and the women's Olympic Development 600m at the Penn Relays, and then finish off with the All American Invitational in South Carolina which is our national meet of the week. Podcast Segments:  An interview with Penn Relays Associate Director Aaron Robison [2:00] Key Takeaways From This Past Week Of Action...
Published 04/04/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, Ashley, Olivia and Cory break down the latest from the weekend, dive into The Penn Relays presented by Toyota and then discuss the Florida Relays, best sprint states, possible national records and the incoming Texas Relays.   Podcast Segments:  The Week That Was [2:05] The Most Surprising Moments Of The Weekend [9:25] Our Fondest Memories From The Penn Relays [16:00] Pepsi Florida Relays: Records talk [21:00] Pepsi Florida Relays: The Top Boys Race...
Published 03/28/23
On the latest episode of On The Line, Olivia, Ashley and Cory break down this past week's adidas Track Nationals, then they dig into the finale of the MileSplit50 rankings and analyze some outdoor track and field storylines, including the FSU Relays, which is our National Meet of the Week.  Podcast Segments:  The Week That Was, Part 1 [1:45] Who's Our Indoor Athlete Of The Year [11:45] The Week That Was, Part 2 [19:15] The Best Outdoor Performers So Far: Our Top Girls [27:50] The Best...
Published 03/21/23
On this week's episode of On The Line, Cory, Olivia and Ashley sat down with World U20 400m hurdle champion and Albemarle (NC) High School senior Akala Garrett, then the crew dives into the Texas Distance Festival and adidas track Nationals.   Podcast Segments:  An interview with Albemarle's Akala Garrett [2:45] The Week That Was, Part 1 [17:45] The Week That Was, Part 2 [25:00] The Texas Distance Festival [28:30] Adidas Track Nationals: The Girls 60m [33:20] Adidas Track Nationals: The...
Published 03/14/23
On today's show, we sit down with Newbury Park seniors Lex and Leo Young, two of the nation's top young distance runners and all-time history-makers, then we dive into analysis of New Balance Nationals Indoor and the NSAF Indoor Nationals. Podcast Segments: Interview with Leo and Lex Young [1:30] The Week That Was [20:00] NBNI: The Boys 5K [28:30] NBNI: The Girls 60m [32:50] NSAF: The Girls 200m [36:40] NSAF: Boys 2-Mile [40:20] NBNI: The Boys 4x200 [44:20] NBNI: Girls 4x800...
Published 03/07/23