National Meets Showcased MA’s Talented Athletes
The national championship meets this past weekend signifies the unofficial end to the 2022-23 year for our high school cross-country and track & field athletes. A few of our athletes will still compete at meets like the upcoming U20 Outdoor Championships, but most concluded their seasons over the weekend at either the New Balance Nationals, […]
HOKA Female Athlete Of The Week: Ellie Shea, Belmont
Massachusetts once again showcased their talents, competing at one of three national championships this past weekend, and the Brooks PR Invitational last Wednesday, Coming soon, we’ll provide a wrap-up of NBNO, the Nike Outdoor Nationals and the adidas Outdoor Nationals where we’ll highlight all the great happenings that occurred against the country’s finest track & […]
HOKA Male Athlete(s) Of The Week: Nathan Lopez, Jacob Cookinham, C.J. Sullivan
Massachusetts once again showcased their talents, competing at one of three national championships this past weekend, primarily the New Balance Nationals Outdoor (NBNO) Championships in Philadelphia. Coming soon, we’ll provide a wrap-up of NBNO, the Nike Outdoor Nationals and the adidas Outdoor Nationals where we’ll highlight all the great happenings that occurred against the country’s […]
NBNO, Day 2: Lopez Annihilates 2M State Mark
(Photo by Sterling Vernon) PHILADELPHIA – The goal of any athlete is to peak at just the right right; to run your best when the championship season rolls around. Few, if any, can argue that Nathan Lopez has simply be at his best when it’s counted the most. Finishing off a string of top performances […]
Nike Outdoor Nationals: Gold For Newton South
While there’s potential for more in the next few days. the Newton South girls was the first of or MA teams and individuals to strike it rich at the one of three national championship meets taking place this weekend. The Lions captured the Sprint Medley Relay during Day 2 of the Nike Outdoor Nationals on […]
Day 1, NBNO: Bay State Gets Off To A Strong Start
During Day 1 of the New Balance Nationals Outdoor (NBNO) Championships on Thursday, it was the distance runners that took center stage for the Bay State. The highlight of the day occurred in one of the final events of the track. In the boys’ Championship 5,000-meter run, a trio of athletes made the podium. Catholic […]
Brooks PR Invitational: Shea Triumphs In 2M, Breaks State Mark
(Photos courtesy of Emerging Elite) It’s not like it’s a surprise. Ellie Shea has done it again. The Belmont resident and Emerging Elite junior beat a loaded field at the Brooks PR Invitational on Wednesday night in Seattle, clocking a nation No. 1 and state record of 9 minutes, 53.35 seconds. Finishing second was Maryland’s […]
A Fitting Tribute To Popular Norton Coach Kent Taylor
Carpe Diem. It means, seize the day, make the most of the present time. Since being diagnosed with brain cancer three years ago, Carpe Diem has been the words that Kent Taylor has lived by each and every day. They’re two words that define his character, two words that define the positivity that is often […]
Exciting Times! Brooks PR, National Championships This Week
There’s busy and there’s good busy. This week is good busy. Good busy for our track & field athletes and good busy for us here at Bay State Running. The Meet of Champions is over and the New England Championships this past weekend is now in the books. What’s in store now are some national competitions […]
HOKA Female Athlete Of The Week: Catherine Sargent, Dedham
It was a big day for several of our Bay State athletes at the New England Championships this past Saturday, most who were prepping for the upcoming national meets that are on agenda over the weekend. For this week’s female recipient of the HOKA Athlete of the Week, we nominate one of our winners from […]