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
Renowned as arguably the greatest trail runner in history, Kilian Jornet has consistently showcased his unrivaled dominance in the sport, captivating enthusiasts around the globe. His remarkable achievements, from conquering the treacherous Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) to triumphing in the SkyRunner World Series and the Hardrock 100, have left his competitors trailing far behind in awe and admiration.
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‘African Speed, African Endurance’ – By Amby Burfoot
British Milers Club Journal - Autumn 2001. Volume 3 Issue 12.
“Yes, a lot of Africans are born at altitude, not all. This gives them some advantage but it is not insurmountable. Remember this. Coe...
Training of Famous Runners - Steve Ovett
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1980 800m Olympic champion, Steve Ovett will go down in history as one of Britain’s best ever middle distance runners. Whether you remember Ovett for his duals with Sebastian Coe, his amazing finishing kick, or his famed show-boating; Ovett is...
Discover the incredible journey of renowned athlete Nick Willis, an Olympic medalist, and Commonwealth 1500m champion. Witness his recent world record achievement at the Millrose Games, where he became the first person to maintain a sub-four-minute mile for 20 consecutive years.
‘A Body Built on Pain’
The Training of Herb Elliott
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“I find that orthodox training is drudgery because it’s so unnatural to run for hours on end on a circular track.” - Herb Elliott
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The Golden Mile, by Herb Elliott as told to...
Toshihiko Seko - Article by Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
"The marathon is my only girlfriend. I give her everything I have."
This, Seko’s most infamous quote, wasn’t given in jest: he was deadly serious. Toshihiko Seko – one of the most extreme runners to have ever graced our sport, in...
Tempo Training - Do we do enough of it?
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"If I feel good then I run fast no matter what the session. Don’t waste good time – if you feel good then run hard!”
- John Ngugi
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‘African Speed, African Endurance’ –...
This article was written with the help from Snell's classic book, NO BUGLES NO DRUMS
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Snell won three Olympic gold medals during his career, including winning both the 800 and 1500 metres at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Born: 17 December 1938, Opunake, New Zealand
Died: 12 December 2019, Dallas, Texas,...
‘Flying Finn’ – The Training of Lasse Viren
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A lot of the below information about the training of Lasse Viren was taken from the book ‘Running with the legends’, by Michael Sandrock, unless otherwise stated. We highly recommend this classic book to anyone who...