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"Track and Field Has a Story Problem" is an episode of Science of Running. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published November 10, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Track and field has incredible athletes, record-breaking performances, and millions of participants. So why is it so hard to follow? Steve and Jon unpack running’s story problem: scattered championships, hidden results, conflicting incentives, training content replacing competition, and a sport that too often makes fans do all the work. They argue for more rivalries, history,…
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