The Training of Jim Ryun - ‘Quality & Quantity’ © 2017 Runner’s Tribe, all rights reserved. The first American high school athlete to run a Sub-4 mile, multiple world record holder, Olympic 1500m medallist. Jim Ryun to this day is an American superstar, rivalled by very few before and since. He was also known...
By Len Johnson - Runner's Tribe I read an interesting blog this week which suggested the narrative around women’s sports was in need of urgent change. Sally Bergesen, founder of the Seattle, USA-based apparel company Oiselle, wrote: “when you look at the dominant narratives for female athletes, it becomes clear that...
The below interview is thanks to Neil MacDonald, who caught up with Craig Mottram in June, 2001. With Neil's permission the interview has been restored so that today's generation can appreciate and learn from the one and only 'Buster' Mottram. “BUSTER” UNPLUGGED. By Neil MacDonald June 2001 Craig “Buster” Mottram is one of...
By Daniel Quin – Runner’s Tribe There is a certain comfort in doing something when injured. Most athletes are familiar with ice, tape, therabands, strengthening exercises, balance plates, water-running belts, and I even have a repurposed dogball. Each of these tools help to provide structure for rehabilitation and a physiotherapist...
The below interview is thanks to Neil Macdonald, who caught up with the late Kerryn McCann in January, 2002. With Neil's permission the interview has been restored so that today's generation can appreciate and learn from the superstar that was Kerryn McCann. Neil MacDonald managed the Geelong Region Cross Country team from 2000-2007. KERRYN McCANN - AUSTRALIA’S QUEEN...
Casey Wood - Workout Series - Runner's Tribe 2017 has been the first year that I have switched my training focus to the Marathon, a much longer distance than I have raced before. At the end of January this year, I received an email saying I had been selected to...
The Training of Benita Willis - Australia’s Greatest Female Distance Runner Article snippet Benita Willis is, without doubt, Australia’s greatest female distance runner. A three-time National Champion in the 5,000m, Willis currently holds six national records from distances ranging from the 3,000m to the marathon. In 2004 Willis achieved what is...
Len Johnson – Runner’s Tribe Mo Farah won the final track race of his career in the same manner as many of his famous championships victories – looking utterly dominant while winning by centimetres. This was not just any old race. It was the 5000 metres at Zurich’s Weltklasse meeting, auspicious enough...
© 2017 Runner’s Tribe, all rights reserved Sources: ‘African Speed, African Endurance’ – By Amby Burfoot British Milers Club Journal - Autumn 2001. Volume 3 Issue 12. “Yes, a lot of Africans are born at altitude, not all. This gives them some advantage but it is not insurmountable. Remember this. Coe...
Training Diary Flagstaff 2017 – - Dr Philo Saunders - Senior Sports Physiologist: AIS: Australia This is a detailed look at the 4 weeks training done at Flagstaff, Arizona during the month of May. Flagstaff is based at an altitude of 2100m and I have been going there with athletes each...
