| Fields for the 2012 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, from the sprints to the distances, may be the deepest in the meet's 17-year history. For the moment, let's fire up those fast-twitch muscle fibers and take a look at the men's two-lapper, which features one of the brightest young – and we do mean young – stars in the sport. MBTA Men's 400m: Attack of the Superheroes Kirani James was still just 18 when he became World Champion last summer, but it was certainly no fluke: for years, the sprint prodigy from Grenada has been likened to Usain Bolt. Breaking world age-group records every step of the way, Kirani won a couple of NCAA titles for the University of Alabama before turning pro last summer, just before becoming the youngest 400m World Champ in history. Come to the Reggie Lewis center on February 4th and someday you'll be telling your grandchildren that you saw Kirani compete up close. If that's not enough, you'll also be able to say you saw Batman. Because, yes, the perennial 400m hurdles medalist Bershawn Jackson is out to give the kid a run for his money. For the full 400m fields, as well as start lists for the Women's 300m and Men's 3000m, click here. Anna Pierce: New England's Own Born and raised in Maine with an undergrad degree from Brown University, Anna Pierce may train in Mammoth Lakes but she knows her way around New England. The 4-time U.S. Champion and 2008 Olympic steeplechaser knows her way around a track, too. Some say the American Record for 1000m is ripe for the picking on February 4th, but what does Anna think? Well, let's just say you probably don't want to go grab a hot dog while she and training partner Morgan Uceny – ranked No. 1 in the World at 1500m – are making their way to the starting line at 7:30 p.m. Check out her interview this week on Runner's World Online here. Matt Centrowitz: A Triumphant Return As a high schooler in 2007, 1500m sensation Matt Centrowitz ran the Boys' Invitational Mile at this meet. (Jenny Simpson ran the Girls' Mile in 2005. Neither of them won; both are now World Championships medalists. What does that tell you about the quality of those high school miles?) Matt's looking forward to the great crowds he remembers at the Reggie. For today's Brief Chat with Matt at Runner's World Online, click here. A few good seats remain. Hurry if you want one. Don't be left out in the cold. General admission seats are sold out but a small number of premium seats are still available. Tickets and meet information can be found on-line at www.nbindoorgrandprix.com or by calling 1-877-849-8722 | 
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