Hicham El Guerrouj is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished middle-distance runners in history. Born in Berkane, Morocco in 1974, El Guerrouj rose to prominence at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he earned a silver medal in the 1500m event. His dominance in middle-distance running over the next decade cemented his legacy as a true legend of the sport, inspiring countless athletes around the world.
The 1964 Tokyo Olympics bore witness to an extraordinary tale that captured the hearts of people worldwide. Billy Mills, an unheralded American runner, etched his name in the annals of Olympic history with an unprecedented triumph. His remarkable journey from obscurity to the pinnacle of athletic achievement continues to inspire generations, proving that dreams can be realized against all odds.
The ancient Romans called Rome the eternal city because they believed that no matter what happened to the world, or however empires rose and fell, Rome would go on forever.
Sadly, the second world championships in 1987 in Rome went on without me. Having been to the first edition in...
As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated 2023 LGG Minara Resources Elite Mile (June 3rd - 4th), the world of middle-distance running is bracing itself for an exhilarating weekend of racing with $65,000 up for grabs. With a star-studded lineup of both seasoned veterans and emerging talents, this...
This week's host, James Constantine interviews 2 x Olympian, 2:25 marathoner, humanitarian and distance icon, Eloise Wellings.
Eloise's Love Mercy Foundation exists to empower communities in northern Uganda to overcome poverty caused by the horrors of war. Love Mercy began in 2010 in Sydney, Australia after Eloise met Ugandan Olympian...
On 15 May 1983, Petranoff launched his Pacer III javelin from one end of Drake Stadium just down the road from Beverly Hills in Los Angeles and it landed 99.72 metres away perilously close to the other end of the oval. It was enough to make governing bodies ponder the event’s future.
Written by Michael Beisty
Joanne Cowan’s story is one of persistence underpinned by a love of running that has never been extinguished. Though primarily a road runner, and specialising in the marathon, Jo competed in a range of distances on the track, road and cross country. A late bloomer, Jo...
Runner's Tribe along with host Daniel Hopkins present the second feature episode of our new series 'When we were faster' which delves into the lives and careers of some of the greatest athletes that have ever competed. Next up we have legendary Aussie distance runner, Steve Moneghetti.
Written by Michael Beisty
‘I didn’t get any great pleasure out of beating Zola. Certainly, no more than if I were beating Yvonne Murray, but it is nice to show that she isn’t invincible.’ (Liz McColgan, 1986) 1
‘Just because I’m not winning races it doesn’t mean I’m not running.’ (Jim...
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.
