Why running for West Virginia University has been so good.
Runner's Tribe Journal - By Amy Alice Cashin
Hi everyone, I’m Amy.
I currently have been living/studying/running in America for the last four years. West Virginia University is the place I have called home for those four years and I could not...
Never did I think that I would be going to university , let alone university in America! But somehow, with thanks to my coach Des Proctor I ended up at a community college in 'good' old Fort Dodge Iowa. Where is it? In the middle of nowhere in the...
Originally published in January 2011 by RT, this is Martin Dent's 16-day training journal. Later that year Dent would go on to clock his marathon PB of 2:12:23 at the Fukuoka International Marathon.
RT Journals: Martin Dent- Training Log
Holiday training can be some of the hardest to get through. No routine and...
Day 16: I have been watching that damn satellite dish like a hawk all afternoon and I still have not seen it move yet. I may have to move further up the mountain so I can maintain a 24hr vigil.
Welcome to the world of cabin fever. Those of you...
At 2,100-2,700m above sea level, there is a noticeable change in what can be managed and sustained in training. Whilst many athletes talk about undertaking a block of altitude training to improve performance, it can also have the opposite effect. Individuals respond in different ways and certain factors, such...
Going to college in the USA and transferring schools part 2 of 2
Going to college in America to be a student athlete is full of ups and downs. While I had some great experiences, I also had some not so great experiences and struggled through many days. The first...
My name is Marnie Ponton, I am a distance runner, who loves HokaOneOne shoes and have recently joined Team Telford Elite.
Although I’ve run all my life, I took a long hiatus from running in my late 20s to focus on career and starting a family. 3 years ago, I...
No athlete’s career is perfect. I truly believe it’s the ups and downs in one’s journey that defines us; it makes us stronger and more determined. The last year and a half hasn’t been perfect for me, but it’s the lessons I’ve learned along the way that will define...
RT JOURNAL: Life on the run - Top 3 highs thus far
By Ben Chamberlain
There’s no denying that athletics is one of the toughest sports when it comes to facing failure and disappointments. Lining up 98% prepared just won’t cut the mustard and unlike most other sports, you’re not able...
Last but not least… the countless options of trails!The town of Bright is surrounded by pine forests and these Logging roads make for some nice running. Snowy Creek road is a great option for a long out and back run, the Cherry Walk Nature trail follows the river- its flat and smooth under foot and great for sessions. Finally, If you want flat cycle-path: the Murray to mountains rail trail (Wangaratta to Bright) is approximately 85km.