RealTalk Track & Field

First time on this platform, our second ever group podcast. Just a quick back story, we all met through a program called “Magic Boost” which helps amplify track and field story tellers. We start the convo recapping Prefontaine Classic, Diamond league meet. Lastly we discuss our experiences with track and field media & how we've grown over this past year. Direct Link to my guys! https://youtu.be/US5ts5KLe_A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

On this week's, Melissa takes us through her entire journey from the very beginning. Born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina she shares her experiences growing up in a small country town. Attending Coastal Carolina wasn't her first choice “That's how God works,” she stated. Jefferson gives us a moment she will cherish for the rest of her life, being her fathers donor. Winning her first National title came with expectations, and mixed feelings, listening to hear about the aftermath and what plans she has for her future. Melissa's IG: https://instagram.com/__melissaj19?igshid=NWRhNmQxMjQ= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

On this week's episode we started where it all began in Windfield City, Alabama. Trey broke the U20 World Record being the first high school athlete to run under 7.50 in 60mh. With many options to go pro, Trey decided it was best to go to college. He shares with us the struggles he faced during his transition into the NCAA. We got into the details on his first National Tittles and how he lived in his win. Cunningham has 240 steps left in his college career, we are wishing him nothing but the best. Enjoy (: Trey's Instagram: https://instagram.com/trey826?igshid=NWRhNmQxMjQ= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

On this week's episode I have to pleasure to meet one of Jamaica's finest athletes. She takes us through her time of growing up in Kingston, Jamaica and through every part of her transition into the NCAA. Charokee entered Texas A&M as a 800m runner and now she holds the fastest time in the WORLD over 400 meters. Her story is inspiring and it's still being written. I hope you enjoy (: Charokee's Instagram : https://instagram.com/charokee.gabrela?igshid=YTM0ZjI4ZDI= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

On this week's episode I touch base with NCAA Star Alia Armstrong. If you aren't aware of her become aware, she's apart of the future of track and field. Alia takes us through her career from the very beginning being raised in a single parent home, she faced many many adversities. She shares with us the difference between this season and last season, what keeps her grounded, what changes changes she would like to see in track and field and much more… Enjoy (: Alia's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_aliaarmstrong?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

This week on Real Talk we head down south to Florida where Marvin's Football & Track dreams began. He explains the difficulties he faced being a dual sport athlete on the NCAA level. Marvin went Professional in track and field first then headed back to the field, in hopes of living his dream. “I just wasn't good enough” he shared as we get into his return to the track. Marvin's career is on the RISE, he gives us full insights on the injures he's faced and also track beef that's been circulating in our community. Marvin's Instagram: @BraceYaSelf https://instagram.com/braceyaself?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

This week on Real Talk we head up north to New Jersey where a kid just running for fun, shapes a career we could only dream of. Ajee' has had a very dominant career, listen as she explains how. Being a mid-distance star going into her ninth professional season I had to ask her insights on American Track & Field….. unbelievable. Enjoy

Trevor takes us through his career from the very beginning, growing up in Ohio it wasn't easy for him to trust his love for Track and Field. This is no Cinderella story. Listen in and hear what it took to for Trevor to get to his point in his career. World Indoor Silver Medalist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Athing takes us through her career while still being a Collegiate STAR. After this interview she has went on to win NCAA tittles, Two Olympic Gold Medals & finally the highest collegiate track accolade “ The Bowerman”. Her story is truly inspiring as this is on,y the beginning for Ms.Mu. Enjoy (: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Born in North Carolina, Quanera signed her Nike Contract out of an Historical Black College. Hayes faces many challenges while trying to be one of the best athletes in the world. She had her son just two years before the Olympic Trials, and booked her ticket to Tokyo as the top 400m sprinter. Not getting the place she wanted, she also faces some other very upsetting news. Quanera gives us full detail on her relationship with God and how faith carried her through last season. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Born and Raised in Michigan, Donavan gives us insights on his short, record breaking time at Texas A&M. Donavan broke the American record 3 years in a row, he is definitely one of Americans top 800M guys. We also take a deep dive into last season when Donavan didn't make the Olympic team, he tells us what he went through and what we can expect from him this season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Chesapeake, Virginia is where Holloway's story begins. No surprise he was great at everything, his talent is literally dropping. Listen is as we unfold this legendary story, and how Grant plans to eventually add more events to his resume. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Arizona is where it all started for Devon Allen, with his dreams of becoming a NFL wide receiver. Choosing Oregon for not just football but also to become one of America's Top Hurdlers. We go into great detail on his decision to pursue track professionally. Listen as Devon takes us through his whole career and how he was tested through adversity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Toronto born and raised Aaron Brown gives us insights on his childhood, and how he got involved in track. We get into his USC days and how he adjusted to America. Signed his Nike deal right after NCAA's, Brown entered the professional circuit. Often with success comes adversity, listen Aaron lead us through his experience at World Championships in London. We ended the conversation with straight gems and what he doing new this season. Follow Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/_realtallk/kingsleysc/ Follow Tee: https://www.instagram.com/teethagreat__/ Follow RealTalk: https://www.instagram.com/_realtallk/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support

Welcome, My name is Tiara but you can call me “Tee” I am a former heptathlete who competed at three different schools at three different levels…….l know right lol. All interviews are a live show first located on Instagram to give our viewers a chance to be involved. Follow us @_RealTallk , Come ask your favorite athlete a question! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiara-williams05/support