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  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tarkine (takayna) (@tarkinerunning) Better Marathon Tapering MATT FITZGERALD – Runner’s Tribe Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include The Endurance Diet, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It?  The era of big data has arrived in sports science...
Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include On Pace, The Endurance Diet, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It? Recently my friend and fellow running coach (and distant relative, I can only assume) Jason Fitzgerald interviewed me for his Strength Running podcast. We had a...
Anyone can win a championship once. Well, almost anyone. History is sprinkled with one-time surprise winners of every event from the Olympic Games to the school sports. Doing it twice is enough to prove the first win was not just a fluke, but doing it three times, well, that’s something...
Hicham El Guerrouj is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished middle-distance runners in history. Born in Berkane, Morocco in 1974, El Guerrouj rose to prominence at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where he earned a silver medal in the 1500m event. His dominance in middle-distance running over the next decade cemented his legacy as a true legend of the sport, inspiring countless athletes around the world.
By Len Johnson The drama continued at Budapest’s national athletics centre on day five of the world championships as Australia’s Nina Kennedy went clearance for clearance with world and Olympic champion Katie Moon in the pole vault, sharing the gold medal, and in an even bigger sensation Josh Kerr eclipsed...
Everything you need, and nothing that you don’t: A critical analysis of the ideal athletic training conditions. With much of the United States currently in the midst of extreme winter temperatures and with storm warnings from the East Coast to the Midwest, many of America’s finest have flocked to warm-weather training...
So, what’s the deal with the 800 metres? No, not channelling Seinfeld, just wondering about the current state of Australian 800-meter running. To some extent, a large extent, it’s the same deal as always. Gun goes BANG! Runners go FAST! Winner is the one who slows up the least* as everyone...
DSUF Podcast with Craig Burns and John Steffensen There is something really special about a young person achieving a remarkable goal, or performing at a high level, or becoming really successful about something they are passionate about. It is this ‘something really special’ that has sparked my interest in high...
On a damp, muggy morning in Rio the Aussie Marathon men have fought hard, all finishing the 42.195 km race. In what was the biggest Olympic marathon ever, with 155 starters, Liam Adams finished the best of the Australians in 31st place with 2:16.12. Michael Shelley placed 47th in 2:18.06...
Runner's Tribe caught up for a chat with Saucony sponsored athlete, Jordan Gusman after his recent victory in the Mitchell St Mile. Can you tell us about your recent win in the Mitchell St Mile over Olympic 1500m finalist, Ryan Gregson in Darwin? Pulling off a win in Darwin was...
                     

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