Malindi Elmore, a former 1500m Olympian, transitioned to marathon running and became one of Canada’s top marathoners. After a successful debut in 2019 with a 2:32:15 finish, she shattered the Canadian women’s marathon record in 2020 with a 2:24:50 time at the Valencia Marathon. Elmore's journey includes balancing training with motherhood, emphasizing process over outcomes in both her athletic and coaching philosophies. Now focused on the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she has already qualified with a time of 2:23:30, Elmore’s story inspires athletes to pursue their goals while maintaining balance and perspective in life.
At just 16 years old, Australian track prodigy Gout Gout has made history by breaking one of the nation’s most revered athletic records. Competing at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane, Gout delivered an electrifying performance in the 200m final, clocking 20.04 seconds.
Brisbane, Australia; December 6, 2024 - Teenage sprinting prodigy Gout Gout has delivered an electrifying performance to light up Day One of the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships, with two history-making runs just hours apart.
Another eye-popping day in Valencia on Sunday, 1 December 2024, produced an Australian record when Andrew Buchanan crossed the line in 2:06:22. It was the first time an Australian had broken 2:07. An Australian male, we should say, now that Ruth Chepngetich with her 2:09:56 has brought such a time into the realm of the possible for women as well.
Jake Liam Smith’s running career is defined by bold performances, resilience, and steady progression. After relocating to England during his teens, Jake turned his attention to distance running, quickly making his mark in events like the 10 km and half marathon.
Tove Alexandersson is a legendary figure in the world of endurance sports, with a career that spans orienteering, ski-orienteering, skyrunning, and skimo. She has been crowned World Champion in multiple disciplines, a testament to her extraordinary versatility and dominance in endurance events. Tove's journey began at a young age with orienteering, where she competed in her first race when she was just 1 year old. This early exposure to varied terrains laid the foundation for her ability to excel in a wide range of challenging environments, from dense forests to rugged mountain trails.
Though I have referenced issues relating to the heart in some previous articles for Runner’s Tribe, I have not discussed this topic in any depth. This article is dedicated to a closer examination of contemporary research into the heart health of mature endurance athletes, building upon Parts One and Two of the Fundamentally Speaking series. All of the available literature indicates that the risk of serious heart events for mature endurance competitors is very small, physical activity being highly beneficial to the human body. However, the risks are real for those with particular susceptibilities.
Francesca Canepa's journey into ultrarunning is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a professional snowboarder and later a psychologist, she entered the sport at an age when most elite athletes began to slow down. Despite her late start, Canepa quickly cemented her place among the world's best ultrarunners. Her first breakthrough came in 2012 when she claimed victory at the Tor des Géants, a 330-kilometer race in the Italian Alps. This grueling event would become a hallmark of her career, as she returned to win it again in 2018, showcasing her unmatched endurance and determination
Christmas comes a little earlier each year.
That’s what I remember parents saying back in my (long-ago) childhood days. Now Christmas has company in the “too early” category. And as Christmas escapes the clutches of December into November, and even October on occasion, everything else gets dragged along with it....
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
Niamh Emerson
Born: April 22, 1999
Nationality: Great Britain & N.I
Pentathlon sh, Heptathlon, High...
