Interviews

If you have spent any time in the Australian running scene, the name Nic Bideau has more than likely crept into countless conversations. A coach and manager to stars; his no BS attitude, persistence, and pure ambition, has helped generations of Australia’s most talented, reach for their dreams. His training methodology is no secret, but just how he polishes his athletes’ speedwork, conjecture remains.  We caught up with Nic, and asked the stuff that many want to know……
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Runner’s Tribe reporter Dave Ross caught up with Lopez Lomong after he helped Eliud Kipchoge make history in Vienna. Lomong is one of the USA’s leading distance runners and was part of Eliud Kipchoge’s pacing team in the Breaking2 attempt in Monza in 2017. Lomong was born in South Sudan...
You're just back from winning the Nagoya City Half Marathon in Japan, clocking a new PB. How cool was that international experience and taking out the race win? So cool. I’d never been to Japan or raced internationally so two more goals got ticked off. Wait, 3 - I got...
 Interview with Nick Symmonds By Runner's Tribe Runner's Tribe caught up with 2 X Olympian, 2013 World Champs 800m Silver Medalist, Run Gum CEO and successful 'Athletepreneur', Nick Symmonds for an in depth chat on retiring from track and the epic journey's which now lay ahead for this multi-talented individual...
Q&A WITH ISABELLA THORNTON-BOTT CAPTAIN OF UTS NORTH ATHLETICS CLUB AND YOUNG ATHLETE ON THE RISE By Caitlin Murdock - Runner's Tribe Rising star Isabella (Izzy) trains under coach Ben Liddy at Central Performance Track (NSW) and with Dave Costello at The Right Fit PT Performance.  Izzy is a middle distance...
The below article is thanks to Neil MacDonald, who caught up with Craig Mottram in March 2002.  With Neil’s permission, the article has been restored so that today’s generation can appreciate and learn from the one and only ‘Buster’ Mottram.   Neil MacDonald managed the Geelong Region Cross Country team from 2000-2007. Do you...
A column by Jaryd Clifford – Runner’s Tribe The moments preceding dawn are laden with mystery. There is a glowing darkness during this time, a sense that even the shadows seem friendlier. An atmospheric calm sweeps the land with the tiniest breath of wind. The world is at its most peaceful....
By Caitlin Murdock - Runner's Tribe Fresh back from the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Jamie Hiscock 17-year-old runner from Brisbane and rising steeplechase star has taken some time out of her busy schedule to talk to Runner’s Tribe about all things running. What are your key achievements in your running...
Runner's Tribe recently caught up with 2016 Rio Olympian, 2013 World Champs 800m Bronze Medalist, and Big Bear Track Club Co-founder, Brenda Martinez for this awesome chat. (Phone interview transcribed by Runner's Tribe). Where are you currently situated, and how is training going? So I live in Big Bear Lake, which is...
RT Interview with Genevieve LaCaze: Training, Racing & Rio With the domestic season in the rear-view, how do you feel about your performances throughout the tour? Overall I am happy with most of my performances during the Australian Domestic season. I only did 3 races in all but with where I...