USATF, 200m drama, roll models and races

1. US Track and Field Team
https://www.flotrack.org/articles/14448199-usatf-outdoor-championships-2025-results-live-updates
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2025/08/03/sydney-mclaughlin-levrone-winners-and-losers-u-s-track-and-field-championships/85502238007/

Sprint Stories
a. Sha'Carri Richardson - arrested domestic violence - Ran round one of 100M then dropped out. Ran round one of 200M but did not make finals.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2025/08/03/christian-coleman-shacarri-richardsons-boyfriend-speaks-out/85502672007/

b. Kung Fu Kenny did not like the stare that Noah Lyles gave him at the finish line of the 200M. I think Noah is the most unlikable USA athlete - change my mind or name me a more dislikable one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk8p-VOfvDk

c. Sydney crushes in the open 400M - narrowly misses American Record 48.9 vs 48.7 (Flo Jo almost 20 years ago)

Middle Distance
a. Men's 800M - Donavan Braiser Wins (after a 2 year absence) - Cooper Lotkenhaus (16 year old - setting the U18 and U20 world record). Bryce Hopple was 3rd. Josh Hoey did not make the team.
https://www.flotrack.org/articles/14450070-heres-who-won-the-mens-800-at-the-2025-usatf-championships.

b. Men's 1500 - Koech wins, Strand 2nd, Hocker 3rd - Kessler (5th in the olympics) and Nuguse (3rd in the olympics) 4th and 5th (out).

c. Athing Mu-Nikolayev - failed to make the finals.

Long Distance
d. Shelby Hulihan wins the 5000M. A feel good comeback story.

e. Grant Fisher made the team in 5K and 10K but did not win either. Cole Hocker Wins 5K

2. Advice for everyday people
https://www.therunningweek.com/post/joan-macdonald-lost-68-pounds-beat-arthritis-ditched-meds-her-5-daily-habits-for-lasting-change
5 Life Lessons from Joan’s Journey

Start with what you have: Joan didn’t wait for things to be perfect. She took action despite the discomfort.
Move your body daily: Strength training didn’t just ease her arthritis it empowered her.
Consistency wins: She didn’t burn out trying to do everything fast. She did a little, every day, and built momentum.
Find your tribe: Having her daughter’s support was key. A coach, a friend, or a community can make all the difference.
Fuel with purpose: Learning about macronutrients helped her eat better without extreme diets or cutting out foods.

Joan’s Core Habits That Made All the Difference

Strength training five times a week
Tracking macronutrients to hit the right balance of protein, carbs, and fats
Staying well hydrated every day
Getting eight hours of sleep consistently

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