New York offers one of the strongest women’s fields ever assembled.
For over two decades, the name Kenenisa Bekele has been synonymous with the world of long-distance running. His remarkable journey is a story of unyielding determination, sky-high ambitions, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. With five Olympic medals to his name, Bekele boasts an astounding 19 global titles in both track and cross-country events.
It’s too early for most of us to be thinking about the Brisbane 2032 Olympic marathons just yet (though it’s worth pointing out that new men’s world record holder Kelvin Kiptum will be ‘only’ 32 years old then).
The distance running world has been turned on its head in 2023. It has, by any measure, been one of the most incredible years in the history of the sport, with 12 records - so far - having been broken from 1500m to 100km. This includes men's and women's world records and world bests over distance races on indoor and outdoor tracks and in officially sanctioned road race events.
Explore the idea of introducing the Half Marathon to the Olympics and World Championships in this insightful article. Discover the rise in popularity of the half marathon, its advantages over the full marathon, and how it could be a game-changer for athletes and fans, while mitigating the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions in Olympic marathons. Will we see a half marathon at future Olympic and World Championships?
Explore the unique philosophy of self-care for mature distance runners in Part 5B of this insightful series. Discover valuable insights, personal experiences, and practical strategies for preventing injuries and sustaining peak performance as you age. Gain a fresh perspective on running and aging that goes beyond the usual advice, with a focus on finding your "sweet spots" and managing your running career wisely. Learn from one runner's journey and discover how to balance volume, quality, and strength for injury-free running in your later years.
Discover the keys to a long and healthy running journey as a mature distance runner. Explore the intersection of general health, longevity, and self-care, with insights on diet, exercise, and the importance of regular check-ups. Learn from the wisdom of past experts, and find practical tips to ensure your well-being, both on and off the track.
At the past two world championships, Eugene22 and Budapest23, there were 108 places available in the 10,000 metres.
Guess how many were filled by Australians? One, just one. A big ‘come on down’ to Jack Rayner who ran the 10,000 in Oregon. In Budapest, there were no Aussies.
In a striking display of determination, Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic marathon champion, has unequivocally quashed any uncertainties about her future by securing a third-world half marathon title in Riga. At 30 years of age, she remains a potent presence on the global stage.
Kiwi middle-distance runner, Samuel Tanner, is well known to those who dig their 1500m running. A 3:31 1500m guy (finishing 6th at the 2022 Comm. Games), Tanner is a previous collegiate 1500m record holder over 1500m. Fresh off a semi-final appearance at the Budapest world champs 1500m, we sat down...
