Journey to Gold Podcast: Athlete Age Grading & How it Works

Guests discuss the history, evolution, and mechanics of age grading in running and how technology like super shoes impacts performance metrics.

Join Amy Begley, Rob Mullett, Alan Jones, and Tom Bernhard for a conversation that delves into the concept of age grading in running, exploring its history, evolution, and the impact of technology on performance metrics. The guests discuss how age grading allows for fair competition across different age groups and genders, and how advancements like super shoes have influenced records and performance. They also touch on the future of age grading and its recognition in international running events. Subscribe to get all the latest USATF content: youtube.com/channel/UCR69bettlgCtKUWIDh2PUJA?sub_confirmatio… Watch Live and On-Demand Coverage, visit USATF.TV usatf.tv Shop official USATF Gear, visit team-usatf-store.myshopify.com Become a USATF Member, visit usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership Chapters: 00:00-02:49 Introduction to Age Grading 02:50-05:42 The Evolution of Age Grading 05:43-10:00 Impact of Technology on Age Grading 10:01-15:48 Understanding Age Grade Percentages 15:49-20:51 Future of Age Grading and International Recognition