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...
Norway, celebrated for its Winter Olympics prowess, traditionally excels in mid-distance running and field events. Legendary athletes like Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and the Ingebrigtsen family have left an indelible mark in these disciplines. However, Karsten Warholm is rewriting the narrative, ushering in a new era of Norwegian sprinting.
Sydney McLaughlin, the remarkable 21-year-old professional runner, recognizes the indispensability of these effective workouts in her daily routine. McLaughlin first made headlines at a mere 16 years old, shattering the junior world record in the 400-meter hurdles during the 2016 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Her exceptional performance led her to represent her country at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where she secured the 17th position in the event.
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“The marathon was what it was all about in those days.” – Pat Carroll
Profile
Coaches: Pat Clohessy, Dick Telford
Date of birth: 17 August 1961
Personal Bests
1500m: 3:39.03
3000m: 7:47.66
5000m: 13:25.49
10,000m: 28:30.55
10,000m road: 28:00
Half marathon: 61:11
Marathon: 2:09.39
Career...
‘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...
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.
Paula Radcliffe’s world marathon record was considered by many as one of the hardest world records of them all. The Briton’s mark of 2hr 15min 25sec had stood unchallenged for 16 years. In steps Kosgei, and boom, that once insurmountable time has been slashed by 81 seconds .
Kosgei is also the fastest woman ever over the half marathon distance with her 64:28 at the Great North Run, although the race is not an official course and the time is therefore not classed as a world record.
Back to the marathon. Wearing Nike’s ZoomX Vaporfly Next% running shoes the 25-year-old Kosgei bounced her way to 2hr 14min 4sec – a time that was once considered impossible.
Astoundingly, Kosgei believes that she could can go quicker. “I think 2:10 is possible for a lady. I am focused on reducing my time again.”
It is crucial to acknowledge that endurance training does not rely on secret formulas or miraculous workouts. Instead, it revolves around subjecting the cardiovascular system, metabolism, and muscles to stress, triggering adaptive responses. While training methodologies may evolve, the core principles remain unaltered.
From Bernard Lagat, to Steve Cram, Steve Ovett, Seb Coe, Sarah Jamieson, Sarah Brown, and countless others; 300m intervals were key staples of their training programs. Less mundane perhaps than the traditional quarter mile, 400m interval, more race specific, and potentially easier mentally. It’s a trend seen in numerous top middle distance and distance runners. Runner’s Tribe dove into the specifics of some of these 300m interval sessions routinely carried out by world leading athletes.
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’ –...
