Making Track Cool Again

There are eyes from around the world on how Erin Groll has been hyping up track nights in South Africa. It feels like now is the perfect time.

Track has been having a moment.

Big events like the Olympics and European Championships have always been there, but in terms of the amateur runner, it’s largely about marathons, cross-country, run club, or trails. Track doesn’t really fit into the everyday equation. It’s an effort.

Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos and Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track have been c…