EPISODE 90: Virtual Boston, NAZElite's Big Announcements + Why Are So Many Track & Field Programs Being Cut?

In this episode Lauren + Abby discuss exciting updates from a few pro teams based in Flagstaff, some impressive race results from the weekend, the Virtual Boston Marathon + why we're seeing so many colleges and universities cutting sports teams (especially men's track & field programs).

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Things We Talk About

• We missed out on the adidas adizero adios pro AGAIN!


• The Under Armour Flagstaff team announced their name - Dark Sky Distance. Follow them on IG here


• NAZElite announced that they have resigned their sponsorship agreement with HOKA for another 4 years. Read the announcement here


• Euro XC Championships were cancelled


• Des Linden will Grand Marshal the Boston 826 Half Half Half Half Half Marathon next April - learn more about the event here


• See the results from the Ostrava Golden Spike Meet here


• See the results from ISTAF Berlin here


• See the results from the Tupelo Marathon here


• See the results from the Antrim Coast Half Marathon here


• University of Minnesota plans to cut Men's Indoor & Outdoor Track at the end of the year - read more here


• Follow University of Minnesota Track & Field on IG here to stay up to date on ways we can help


• Sign the petition to save University of California Riverside sports here and follow their TF/XC team on IG here

The Hand-Off(s): I'll Have Another Podcast Episode 272 w. Ben Rosario + Episode 270 w. Shayla Houlihan

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