The On Track & Field Podcast!

The On Track weekly podcast, hosted by Coach J.T. Ayers, covers all things Track & Field and Cross Country. Listen to some of the most respected coaches in the world, hear from the biggest athletes in the sport and keep up to date with the leading trends in training. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning!

Episode 36 | USATF Hurdler - Robert Dunning

All-American 110mH & 400mH hurdler (Alabama) sits with J.T. and talks all things hurdles, from training for both events to staying focused during the long season and how he approaches each day's training plan. 

02-08
22:52

Episode 88 | Georgia Sprints & Hurdles Coach Karim Abdel Wahab

How do you develop an already talented college athlete? What are the 'little things' that make a BIG difference? Coach Karim talks about these and all things Georgia Bulldogs T&F. Tell us what you think, leave a comment ⁠⁠HERE.

06-27
32:14

Episode 87 | Terrance Laird - American Sprinter - LIVE from Las Vegas!

USA T&F sprinter, Terrance Laird, joins us on our last episode in our Live from Las Vegas series. Tell us what you think, leave a comment ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

06-21
25:18

Episode 86 | Donavan Brazier - American 800m Record Holder - LIVE from Las Vegas!

Middle distance runner and American 800m record holder, Donavan Brazier, joins us live from Las Vegas! Tell us what you think, leave a comment ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

06-07
24:54

Episode 85 | USA Sprinter Aleia Hobbs - LIVE from Las Vegas!

LSU alum, Aleia Hobbs, joins J.T. from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and talks all things training, sleeping, diet and what she does to get ready for meet day. Tell us what you think, leave a comment ⁠HERE⁠.

05-17
23:50

Episode 84 | Hobbs Kessler and Morgan Beadlescomb - Pro Adidas Mid-Distance Athletes LIVE from Las Vegas!

What's it like to be the future of USA mid-distance running? Morgan Beadlescomb and Hobbs Kessler are just that and join us from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to talk all things USA T&F and being professional Adidas athletes. Tell us what you think, leave a comment HERE.

05-11
23:37

Episode 83 | Trey Cunningham - LIVE from Las Vegas!

On Track & Field podcast alum, Trey Cunningham, joins us from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and gets candid about his training, what part of his race is his strongest and where he sees himself in 10 years. Tell us what you think, leave a comment HERE.

05-04
29:23

Episode 82 | Noah Lyles - LIVE from Las Vegas!

On Track & Field podcast alum, Noah Lyles, joins J.T. live from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and updates us on his training and his YouTube series and how he readies himself for race day. Tell us what you think of Noah on our blog HERE.

04-26
20:38

Episode 81 | Middle Distance Specialist, Craig Engels - LIVE from Las Vegas!

It's not everyday someone tells you they want to open a RV park, but middle distance ninja, Craig Engels, does just that as he joins us LIVE from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Craig talks about his career path and how he decided to go pro and how he became one of the premiere 800m runners the USA has ever had. Tell us what you think of Craig HERE.

04-11
20:28

Episode 80 | Olympian Raevyn Rogers - LIVE from Las Vegas!

Middle distance specialist, Raevyn Rogers, joins J.T. at Caesars Palace in Vegas for this week's podcast and talks about the respect she has for the 800m, the importance of speed training, her time as a Duck, and being a multi-sport athletes growing up. Tell us what you think of Raevyn HERE.

04-05
22:29

Episode 79 | Olympian Gabby Thomas - LIVE from Las Vegas!

American sprinter, Gabby Thomas, joins us at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and talks about her career from being a high school sprinter to being the face of USA's Olympic team. Gabby walks J.T. through her perfect 200m race and how her training has evolved over the years. Tell us what you think of Gabby HERE.

03-29
27:47

Episode 78 | Olympian Rai Benjamin - LIVE from Las Vegas!

USA Olympian, Rai Benjamin, joins us on this week's podcast as we kick off our exclusive "Live from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas" series. Rai sits with J.T. and talks about all things T&F including training during the pandemic, his days at USC, representing the USA at the Olympics and how training with fellow Olympians helped him break the 400m hurdle world record and run the 2nd fastest time EVER! Tell us what you think of Rai HERE.

03-21
29:56

Episode 77 | Mark Branstad - TrackingFootball.com

TrackingFootball.com, founded by Mark Branstad,  is the only scouting service available that gives access to verified data on key athletic performance statistics, like track and field data. Tell us what you think HERE.

03-14
26:59

Episode 76 | Shannon Thompson - Mental Performance Coach

What can coaches do to help athletes better their mindset, deal with the everyday struggle of training and competing, and living in today's stressful world?  Shannon Thompson has been involved with NAU since 2016 and has helped transform their XC and T&F programs. She and J.T. talk about a few of the 'tools' and mechanisms she uses everyday to facilitate the mental aspect of one of the top programs in the country. Tell us what you think of Shannon HERE.

03-08
25:29

Episode 75 | Dr. Jordan Hart - All Things Shin Splints

Shin splints!!! What are they? How do you get rid of them? What exercises should you incorporate to help prevent them? Are Crocs, Ugg's or Vans an athlete's friend or foe?  This week's guest, Dr. Jordan Hart, is an expert on the subject and has answers to all these questions and more. This episode is a MUST share with coaches, athletes and parents.. Tell us what you think HERE.

02-28
23:09

Episode 74 | American Sprinter Noah Lyles - Part 2

3-time World Champion, Noah Lyles and J.T., pickup where they left off last week talking Noah's 4x100m relay 'dream' team (if Noah got to pick), the current state of T&F and who, if anyone, inspires Noah on the track.  Tell us what you think about Noah ⁠HERE⁠.

02-21
23:23

Episode 73 | American Sprinter - Noah Lyles! Part 1

One of the top athletes in our sport today, Noah Lyles, joins J.T. this week ( and next!! ) and talks all-things USATF including the future of T&F and how he's helping athlete's focus on their mental health and what's it like to hang out in the Olympic village, his current training regimen and philosophy.  Tell us what you think about Noah HERE.

02-14
30:12

Episode 72 | TCU's Kyle Bolton - Assistant Director of Football Performance

Kyle Bolton helped TCU's football program finish #2 in the AP College polls by focusing on their speed and strength. Helping athletes get faster while improving their strength and preventing injuries is the focus on this week's 'cast and Kyle is an expert. Tell us what you think of Kyle HERE.

02-07
28:56

Episode 71 | Mechelle Freeman - TrackGirlz Founder & USA Women's Relay Coach

Former USA sprinter and current women's Olympic relay coach, Mechelle Freeman, joins J.T. on this week's podcast. Mechelle talks all-things relays and breaks down the 4 legs, talks 'stick speed,' who should run where and just how important is running the 4x400m relay. Tell us what you think of Mechelle HERE.

01-24
39:10

Episode 70 | Texas Tech Coach Keith Herston

Texas Tech's Keith Herston sits with J.T. and talks T&F in Texas, the X's and O's of the weight room, drilling and how being able to coach on the fly empowers his athletes. Tell us what you think of Keith HERE.

01-18
25:59

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