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In an attempt to assess the ideal age for marathon runners, Runner’s Tribe took a look at the 30 fastest female marathon runners in world history. Their respective ages were compared.
To see our Australian women’s comparisons, click here.
Facts
Average Age: 28 ½ years...
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“The idea behind tempo runs is that by being right at lactate threshold you can consistently nudge it down. For instance, Matt Centrowitz, 4:50 (minutes per mile) is probably his lactate threshold, I’m hoping that 6 weeks from now it will be 4:40,...
By Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
“There is an advantage to being the first mover. When you can get a surge, get your move in, everyone is reacting to you.”
This was a quote I saw (thanks to letsrun.com) from former college runner Elijah Greer, after he made a decisive move,...
Written by Lachlan Chisholm, Physiotherapist
The Achilles tendon is a very common injury area in running and sport in general. Injury to the Achilles has a multitude of potential causes. The most common site of injury is an Achilles tendinopathy to the mid portion of the tendon, the other common site...
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“If I run with others then all sessions become full-speed burners; thus I prefer to run with others just for speed sessions” - Paul Tergat
Sources:
Running to the Limit - Training Plans, Tips and Secrets. By Paul Tergat.
‘Train Hard, Win Easy. The Kenyan...
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The Achilles tendon comes under an incredible amount of strain in the normal day-to-day life of most runners. It is therefore often the victim of strain/injury secondary to overuse. Understandably, our calf muscles are closely linked to our Achilles tendon, when one suffers...
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"Ask yourself: ‘Can I give more?’. The answer is usually: ‘Yes”. - Paul Tergat
Sources:
Running to the Limit - Training Plans, Tips and Secrets. By Paul Tergat.
Train Hard, Win Easy. The Kenyan Way. By Toby Tanser.
DOB:
17th June 1969, Riwo, Baringo District,...
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The calf muscles (gastrocnemius muscles) of the average runner do a serious amount of work. They simultaneously work to propel us forward (driving up a hill for example) as well as slowing us down (during a descent for example).
Strong calves are vital. Being...
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In an attempt to assess the peak age for marathon runners, as well as to compare the historical rankings and depth between Australian and New Zealand distance runners; Runner’s Tribe compared the 19 (for available data reasons) fastest male marathon runners in Australian...
By Ben Green
B.Sc (Hons) Exercise & Health
Level 4 Distance Coach IAAF
Know Your Aerobic Training Zones
VO2 Max, Steady, Threshold….what does it all mean? Knowing your individual aerobic training zones is crucial to ensuring you maximise the adaptations you can achieve from each planned workout or training run as well as...
