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...
Australian athletics has been impacted by the tyranny of distance – and the tyranny of seasons – through 2023. And that won’t change as we enter 2024.
About a fortnight after securing her second 100-mile victory in just three weeks in 2023, Courtney Dauwalter embarked on a casual run. On a late July morning, she meandered along the trails near her Leadville, Colorado home. To her surprise, her legs felt cooperative, despite the lingering fatigue from two arduous trail races.
There’s a lot of noise about shoes right now, a rumble that only intensified when Tigst Assefa ran that other-worldly women’s marathon world record 2:11:53 in Berlin. In case you missed it, Assefa was shod in the very latest adidas super-shoe.
