The Training of Steve Cram
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"Despite what some coaches might say, the majority of past successes were built on a sound endurance background forged by most on the mud and hills of strength-building cross-country events. Bypass this as an integral part of a competitive...
The first occasion I recall meeting Lee Troop was when Julian Paynter brought him along for a Sunday morning run at the 1993 national championships in Brisbane.
‘Troopy’ had finished sixth in the U20 5000 metres the night before, a race won by Andrew Letherby.
By the time we got back from that run almost two hours later two things were apparent. Lee Troop could run – and he could talk.
It’s no surprise, then, that over 20 years later Troop is still running and, one way or another, he is still talking, be it as a coach, a mentor, an advocate for the sport. He was, and is, passionate about his running and articulate in expressing that passion.
Chris Wardlaw - dual Olympian and coach of Steve Moneghetti, Kerryn McCann, Craig Mottram and numerous other top distance runners shares his views on training.
Article originally written for ‘Australian Runner’ magazine by Chris Wardlaw. Reproduced with permission.
Training for distance is definitely not rocket science, though for middle distance it...
Written by Sam McLean – Runner’s Tribe
"If the coach cannot do it, he cannot 'teach' it - only talk about it." Percy Cerutty
If the 'Australian Running Bible' was a novel, it would be a bestseller, with three co-authors. 'Rab' (Chris Wardlaw), 'Clo' (Pat Clohessy) and 'Dick' (Dick Telford). Forwarded...
The Training of Craig ‘Buster’ Mottram
“I didn’t think I would see an Australian do what he is doing. To have an Australian under 13 minutes for 5km is unbelievable.” -Steve Moneghetti
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– With thanks for help from Neil MacDonald from Geelong Cross Country
Steve Moneghetti once blamed Craig Mottram for...
At the INEOS 159 challenge, Runner’s Tribe was lucky enough to catch up with a few members of Eliud Kipchoge’s training squad, to discuss the training of Kipchoge during the build-up to his second crack at running a sub 2-hour marathon. It is important to note that Kipchoge’s training has not changed in many years. Therefore, the below schedule is how Kipchoge prepares for all his marathon races.
An outline is provided below:
"Get over it. If you have a bad workout or a bad race, allow yourself exactly 1 hour to stew about it, then move on.”
- Steve Scott
Note: This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 1 looks into Steve Scott’s training during the later stages of his...
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“A lot of people thought I was crazy with the training that I undertook, and maybe I was.” - Derek Clayton
In 2017 Runner’s Tribe published a book referred to as ‘The Bible of Australian Marathon Running’. This 347-page paperback publication interviews Australia’s...
Joshua Cheptegei, the 27-year-old Ugandan runner renowned for his dedication and upbeat attitude, is intensively preparing for a new test in his training camp situated in Kapchorwa, Uganda, approximately 33 kilometers west of the Kenya border. As he readies himself for his debut marathon in Valencia on December 3rd, Cheptegei confronts an unexpected hurdle amidst his rigorous routine: persistent mud.
Witness the awe-inspiring talent of Sifan Hassan, a force to be reckoned with in the realm of middle and long-distance running. Hailing from Ethiopia and later becoming a Dutch citizen in 2013, Hassan has carved her name into the annals of athletic greatness. Her unparalleled prowess has earned her a legion of fans and a treasure trove of gold medals from prestigious competitions like the World Championships and the Olympic Games, solidifying her status as one of the most extraordinary female distance runners of all time.