INSIDER: Girls Returners! FULL List by Average of 2013 Times! Pat Montferrat Aug 06, 2014

Full list that goes 1,881 athletes deep! Our first set of XC previews will give runners, coaches and fans a good sense of who the top returning runners might be based on their averaged 5000 meter times from last season. Averaging takes all races at all the different venues...hilly or flat , fast or slow into consideration to give a good picture of where a runner might fare statewide.

Top Girl Returners! List by Average of 2013 Times! Pat Montferrat Aug 06, 2014

Our first set of XC previews will give runners, coaches and fans a good sense of who the top returning runners might be based on their averaged 5000 meter times from last season. Averaging takes all races at all the different venues...hilly or flat , fast or slow into consideration to give a good picture of where a runner might fare statewide.

INSIDER: Boys Returners! FULL List by Average of 2013 Times! Pat Montferrat Aug 06, 2014

Full list that goes 2,147 athletes deep! Our first set of XC previews will give runners, coaches and fans a good sense of who the top returning runners might be based on their averaged 5000 meter times from last season. Averaging takes all races at all the different venues...hilly or flat , fast or slow into consideration to give a good picture of where a runner might fare statewide.

Top Boy Returners! List by Average of 2013 Times! Pat Montferrat Aug 06, 2014

Our first set of XC previews will give runners, coaches and fans a good sense of who the top returning runners might be based on their averaged 5000 meter times from last season. Averaging takes all races at all the different venues...hilly or flat , fast or slow into consideration to give a good picture of where a runner might fare statewide.

Kurt Wayton Redux - The Pirate Way Pat Montferrat Jul 22, 2014

In my first feature interview in November of 2010, Joe Lanzalotto and I spent about an hour with Kurt Wayton, the XC and Distance Coach at West Windsor-Plainsboro HS South (Princeton Jct.). It was insightful and entertaining to talk with a teacher/coach who truly seemed to "get it".  

Four years later, Joe and I thought it would be interesting to revisit with Coach Wayton and see what has changed, or hasn't changed, with him as a coach and educator.

 

Bergen Girls - Video Interview Pat Montferrat Jun 29, 2014

NJRunners.com and Along the Fence Productions recently got Paul Schwartz of The Record and NorthJersey.com to give his time and passion for Bergen County Track & Field (not to mention his poolside patio) to a conversation with four young ladies who have made a lasting impression on the NJ scene. This video roundtable is in 2 parts as Paul moderated a great conversation with these four "Bergen Girls"

Along the Fence - Feats of the Week (Video Edition) Pat Montferrat May 01, 2014

Along the Fence proudly presents the Columbia HS Championship of America 4x800m team and top American Long Jumper Kayla Richardson as our honorees here on Feats of the  Week.

In this special video edition of the column, you'll hear first hand from these remarkable athletes about their Penn Relays experience.

Along the Fence - FEATS of the WEEK Pat Montferrat Apr 23, 2014

Our Honoree for the third installment of "Feats of the Week" traveled to North Rockland, NY to achieve her New Jersey #1 mark in the 800m Run. This week we focus the spotlight on Corinne Myers of Westwood HS.

Along the Fence - "Feats of the Week" Pat Montferrat Apr 09, 2014

Every week, NJRunners will feature the outstanding performances for both Boys and Girls from the preceding week here at Along the Fence. The firstr weekend of the 2014 Outdoor season is in the books and our Honorees are... 

Along the Fence - It Must be Spring Pat Montferrat Apr 03, 2014

Ahhh, SPRING!

Calendar Spring actually started 2 weeks ago, on Thursday March 20th. For the athletes coaches and fans of our sport, "Spiritual Spring" started this week with the beginning of the 2014 Outdoor Track&Field season here in New Jersey.

Along the Fence will periodically check in here on a variety of topics....Stay tuned

Nutrition Tips for Athletes Pat Montferrat Mar 26, 2014

NJ MileSplit's very own Pat Montferrat was on site for an interesting presentation on Nutritional Tips for Athletes by Hillarie Zoe Scannelli of Impact Fitness. The presentation was recorded as well as some of the Q&A afterwards. 

2013 NJ High School RankingsPoll - Week 8 Pat Montferrat Oct 30, 2013

With a few exceptions, Week 8 of the 2013 XC season consisted of the balance of County/Conference Championsips. Lots of expected outcomes along with a few surprises. Some teams are getting healthy and looking to fulfill the promises of the pre/early season, while others are looking to make that leap to the elite ranks. For the NJ TOP TEN haqrrier squads, it was a mixed bag.