Hi! My name is Ellen Schaef, I am an 800m runner from New Zealand currently living in Colorado.
For the 16/17 season, I was training well and very consistently under Gregor Gojrzewski at Essendon and I managed to take my 800m time from 2.07.85 to 2.05.30 scoring a selection to...
First Man under 3:50 – The Training of John Walker, Part 2 of 2
“I find it impossible to run flat out. I need competition to achieve full results. I usually train at ¾ pace so I’m not leaving all my training on the track” – John Walker
Note: This is...
The world of running, exhilarating and health-boosting as it may be, is not devoid of lurking risks. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just stepping onto the running path, the specter of injuries can rear its head. Comprehending the underlying factors fueling these injuries is critical for both foresight and recuperation. Three fundamental culprits often stand out as the driving forces behind running-related injuries: stress, muscular imbalances, and overuse.
Running is an incredible form of exercise that can benefit anybody. It strengthens your bones and muscles, improves your stamina, and helps you lose weight. However, it can be difficult to run as you age, because your body no longer works as efficiently as it used to. As you...
Jake Heyward, a notable Olympic 1500m finalist, concluded his 2021 track season with extraordinary achievements, leaving a lasting mark on the athletic world. The 22-year-old graduate from Cardiff University, a former European under-18 and under-20 1500m champion, trains under the esteemed guidance of coach and former athlete Mark Rowland, who himself secured an Olympic steeplechase bronze medal in Seoul 1988 and held the British record.
Sleep is an important part of recovery for any and every athlete. We exist in a training world where there is a delicate balance between training hard and recovering to maximise performance, whilst also avoiding injury.
Joan Benoit Samuelson: A Column By Mark Tucker for Runner's Tribe
The first ever winner of the Women’s Olympic Marathon. The first ever! For any distance runner that would be an absolute dream sentence to come after your name. For Joan Benoit Samuelson, it’s reality.
In the heat, humidity and smog...
The 5 Best Glute & Hip Exercises for Runners
Note: This article has been sourced from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Volume 43, number 2. This journal article has been summarised. Additions (videos) and simplifications have been undertaken to assist with viewer education and ease of understanding.
Strengthening...
Ignore Circuit & Weight Training at Your Peril – Lessons from Peter & Seb Coe
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Sources:
British Milers Club. Volume 2, Issue 4, Autumn 1992.
Better Training for Distance Runners. By David E. Martin and Peter N. Coe.
“It was the long and careful attention...
Throughout the RT Journals | The Workout Series, top athletes from Australia and abroad will share with us their current top 3 favourite and most beneficial workout sessions. This is a gift to runners of all levels. We hope you can benefit from the words and practices of these...
