Runner's Tribe - One of the most common questions we get asked at Runner’s Tribe is ‘how do I start running?’ The simple answer is to put one foot in front of the other and gradually try to increase your speed remaining as comfortable as possible. Over time you...
Ultramarathons are among the most extreme endurance events globally, pushing runners to their physical and mental limits. These races often span hundreds of miles and last for days, requiring participants to navigate challenging terrain, battle exhaustion, and overcome unpredictable weather and wildlife.
Deep water running provides an excellent cross training strategy for building and maintaining fitness during periods of injury and as part of an injury rehabilitation program.
Deep water running is also an extremely effective training tool during the competition season and high intensity training periods of the year.
DEEP WATER RUNNING.
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Ultra- Marathon running is a booming sport. With seemingly endless wild natured (or crazy, however you spin it) runners lacing up every year, race organisers around the world have stepped up and delivered. Below is no exhaustive list, hell we left off Comrades, The Munga, Eastern...
By Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
When I first started to take running seriously, I read a book (borrowed from my school library), which would have a profound effect on my running and life during my formative years. The book: ‘How to become a Champion’ by Percy Cerutty, was truly...
Pre was an animal when it came to training. Quality over quantity, no long runs over 12 miles, morning runs most days, intense track sessions. Runner’s Tribe picked out 5 of Pre’s favourite sessions. For a more detailed account of Pre’s training program check out Pre’s training HERE
Written by Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
“If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live” (Lin Yutang).
If you have ever raced in the evening, you will no doubt understand what Yutang was talking about. It can be a challenging...
A stress fracture, characterized by a small, fine break in a bone, is a prevalent injury among runners and athletes who subject their bodies to repetitive strain. While various bones can be susceptible to stress fractures, it is the bones in the legs and feet that face the greatest risk, especially for long-distance runners in rigorous training. Among these bones, the metatarsals in the midfoot area are particularly vulnerable to stress fractures.
Are you wondering how you can improve your nutritional intake and boost your stamina? Or are you one of those runners who often have a hard time obtaining their nutritional needs and managing their diets? No matter what your reasons could be, there's no denying the role of your...
The Sweat Lab Q&A
All athletes have unique responses to training, and the rate at which individuals react in the heat and varying weather conditions is often the difference between a great day or a rough one.
Before the 2016 Rio Olympics, many of the athletes underwent testing on sweat rate and composition to...
