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Cast your vote: Who is men's T&F athlete of the year?

The track season officially wrapped up a few weeks ago in Rieti, capping off a remarkable 2012 campaign. The men of track and field stepped up their games in the Olympic year to put on some truly phenomenal performances. From world records to Olympic gold medals, several men stood out as contenders for athlete of the year, but who is most worthy of the title track and field athlete of the year? That's for you to decide.

Sep 18, 2012

A Dream Summer

Ever since I watched the first year of Flotrack's European coverage in 2007, traveling the circuit summer circuit had become a dream of mine. It all seemed so foreign – hopping around from city to city for meets, sightseeing in some of Europe's most glamorous cities and indulging in the foods only available across the pond. I thought one day I would have the chance to experience a summer like this in Europe, probably when I was older and made enough money to finance such a trip.

Sep 11, 2012

A tour of Leuven, Belgium

I spent the last few days in Leuven, Belgium, the home of many American middle and long distance runners who have made the town their base during the European season. Some members of Total Sports management team as well as the New Jersey-New York Track Club are among those who take over the trails of Leuven as they prepare themselves for their Euro seasons and for some the Olympic Games.

Jul 12, 2012

The Differing Euro Experiences

I've been out in Europe for about a week now. Aside from sightseeing, awkward attempts to communicate with non-English speakers and waffle runs, I've seen two very different sides of the European experience, a reflection of the difference between those looking to make it in professional track and field and those who already have.

Jul 9, 2012