A column by Len Johnson
One moment it’s Cameron Myers running a 3:47.48 mile at New York’s indoor meeting of legend, the Millrose Games, his time equaling the outright and outdoor national record held by Olli Hoare.
Next, it’s Jack Rayner breaking 13 minutes for 5000 metres, the first sub-13 by...
A column by Len Johnson
As far as we know, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin didn’t care much for sport.
But the Russian revolutionary leader did know a thing or two about history (disclaimer: I don’t). And he once summed up history’s ebbs and flows with the observation: “There are decades in which...
This Runner’s Tribe Notebook LM podcast is based on the original RT article, ‘Follow the White Hat’ – The Training of Dave Wottle', which you can check out here: ‘Follow the White Hat’ - The Training of Dave Wottle - Runner's Tribe. It’s a great way to dive into the article’s...
A column by Len Johnson
When John Walker was asked about his ‘modest’ winning time in the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games final, he reputedly responded that world records are made to be broken, gold medals last forever.
It’s true, too. A year earlier Walker had become the first man to break...
First of all, thanks to ASICS for sending over a fresh pair of Novablast 5's. The Novablast 5 has a cultish following in the realm of daily trainers, offering runners a harmonious blend of cushioning, responsiveness, and versatility. Building upon its predecessors, this iteration introduces notable enhancements that cater to both casual joggers and seasoned athletes.
A column by Len Johnson
Here’s a sentence this observer never thought he would write. Australia is dominating the men’s 60 metres sprint. No, really.
We’re up there in the women’s 60, too. That’s right, in the blue riband indoor distance to be contested at the world indoor championships in Nanjing...
Article written by Michael Beisty for Runner's Tribe
David Forbes, affectionately known as Forbsey, was one of those distance runners with plenty of talent who never quite found his feet in the hurly burly of elite middle distance track racing. Hailing from Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW), he was known...
Is it just me or is Cam Myers channelling Herb Elliott
The Solushin is a research backed medical device that effectively treats shin splints and improves ankle range of motion. It does this by targeting the pain and inflammation associated with shin splints, and also reducing tension in your soleus muscles.
Awards season continues. World Athletics announces its annual awards, leaving December and the latter part of November out of the ‘year’ presumably in pursuit of getting in first. Track & Field News releases its annual rankings, holy writ from The Bible of the Sport. Now – finally, comes the...
