{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"USATF, 200m drama, roll models and races","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6917b83ee4a19aaf07f4fb89/6f2ec64d62da3f38336f0131d12ca268.jpeg?height=200","description":"1. US Track and Field Team\nhttps://www.flotrack.org/articles/14448199-usatf-outdoor-championships-2025-results-live-updates\nhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2025/08/03/sydney-mclaughlin-levrone-winners-and-losers-u-s-track-and-field-championships/85502238007/\n\nSprint Stories\na. Sha'Carri Richardson - arrested domestic violence - Ran round one of 100M then dropped out. Ran round one of 200M but did not make finals.\nhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2025/08/03/christian-coleman-shacarri-richardsons-boyfriend-speaks-out/85502672007/\n\nb. 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?\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk8p-VOfvDk\n\nc. Sydney crushes in the open 400M - narrowly misses American Record 48.9 vs 48.7 (Flo Jo almost 20 years ago)\n\nMiddle Distance \na. 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.\nhttps://www.flotrack.org/articles/14450070-heres-who-won-the-mens-800-at-the-2025-usatf-championships.\n\nb. Men's 1500 - Koech wins, Strand 2nd, Hocker 3rd - Kessler (5th in the olympics) and Nuguse (3rd in the olympics) 4th and 5th (out).\n\nc. Athing Mu-Nikolayev - failed to make the finals.\n\nLong Distance\nd. Shelby Hulihan wins the 5000M. A feel good comeback story. \n\ne. Grant Fisher made the team in 5K and 10K but did not win either. Cole Hocker Wins 5K\n\n2. Advice for everyday people\nhttps://www.therunningweek.com/post/joan-macdonald-lost-68-pounds-beat-arthritis-ditched-meds-her-5-daily-habits-for-lasting-change\n5 Life Lessons from Joan’s Journey\n\nStart with what you have: Joan didn’t wait for things to be perfect. She took action despite the discomfort.\nMove your body daily: Strength training didn’t just ease her arthritis it empowered her.\nConsistency wins: She didn’t burn out trying to do everything fast. She did a little, every day, and built momentum.\nFind your tribe: Having her daughter’s support was key. A coach, a friend, or a community can make all the difference.\nFuel with purpose: Learning about macronutrients helped her eat better without extreme diets or cutting out foods.\n\nJoan’s Core Habits That Made All the Difference\n\nStrength training five times a week\nTracking macronutrients to hit the right balance of protein, carbs, and fats\nStaying well hydrated every day\nGetting eight hours of sleep consistently\n\ncontact us @ merakirunclub@gmail.com","author_name":"Victoria Harvey"}