Today's episode of the CitySMac Podcast on the CitySMac Podcast Network is presented by Tracksmith.

Just this past week, the Boston-based running brand announced the Tracksmith Foundation.

The goal is simple, yet ambitious, give more youth the opportunity to participate in track and

field. Tracksmith believes the lessons learned from being part of a track and field team

are the lessons that can create a more inclusive society. If you have done a better job

illuminating the opportunities and challenges facing the sport today,

then Russell Dinkins, who is now the Foundation's executive director.

He was a guest on this podcast last year for his efforts to save the brown men's track and field

program. And for the past year, Tracksmith has been supporting Russell in his work to save

college track and field programs from being eliminated. Now he'll be able to continue this work

through the Foundation. And with your help, the Tracksmith Foundation will be able to create

more opportunities and inspire broader participation through advocacy and assistance.

As the New Year approaches, Tracksmith has come up with a very creative way to celebrate

our sport and that's by hosting a New Year's Eve Spectacular in New York City. All proceeds

from the midnight mile featuring Nick Willis trying to break four minutes for the mile for the

20th consecutive year at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory will go towards

the Tracksmith Foundation. And if you're not able to attend the midnight mile but would like to

make a donation to the Foundation, you can also do so through the Tracksmith website.

Now for my loyal listeners, Tracksmith is also offered 15% off your purchases using code

Sidious15 at checkout shop their latest winter collection, which is live as we speak. Everything

they make is designed for the unique challenges of each training period. New colors, new styles,

new season, pittracksmith.com and use code Sidious15 at checkout.

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