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If there is a shoe that stands for Saucony, it has to be the Kinvara. A shoe with substantial pedigree that has developed a cult like following among die hard Kinvara fans.   The Kinvara 10 is a throwback to the first ever Kinvara in terms of looks. A homage to...
Firstly, massive thanks to Runnerstribe for this opportunity! I currently compete in the 5000m, 10000m & cross country (and occasionally dabble in 1500m and 3000m) for the University of Sydney. I’m also studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology). I enjoyed some success over the winter season, particularly on...
A column by Len Johnson The world cross-country is coming to Australia, just the second time in its history the championships will have been contested in this part of the world. To say that I am happy about that would be a gross understatement. It was announced this week that the...
Written by Jaryd Clifford The art of placing one foot in front of another offers up an infinite collection of incredible stories. Too many of which will never be told. It is an inadvertent omission, a regrettable consequence of the modern worlds saturation of inspiration. Due to this, some people...
Written by Jaryd Clifford Located off the beaten track in outback Western Australia, over 800km north-east of Perth, the town of Leonora exists in relative isolation. Most Australian’s will never set foot there, and many may go their entire life without ever hearing its name. Even Australia’s most accomplished marathon...
A column by Len Johnson The IAAF Council is considering whether to adopt its new rankings system as the method for qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at its meeting this weekend (9-10 March). At the moment the proposal is on the back-burner. The wisest decision the learned men and...
Nick Earl - Race Report - Lake Biwa Marathon Start (target 2:15:59 - World Champ Qualifier) Standing behind the pacemakers on the start line next to the Big Moose (Julian Spence) with around 200 other saturating blokes on the Otsu running track thinking ‘I probably should’ve done a long run and...
The runaway train that is the Change Express continues to cut a swathe through the athletics world. Having shunted race walking into a siding last time out, the train careered on in the direction of the Diamond League. Perhaps not surprisingly given the locomotive’s near-warp speed, the major casualty on...
Written by Jaryd Clifford Harry Summers hit rock bottom in December 2017. Under the influence of alcohol, he chose to get behind the wheel of his car. It was a decision that nearly cost him his life when a few minutes later he crashed into a light pole. When police...
Like many other fans, I’m excited about the imminent world cross-country championships. Not least, because I’m going to be there. From the outset, the Danish city of Aarhus has promised us something special, its defining aspect the most exciting roof-top chase since Michael Caine and his crew evaded the chasing...