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A Column By Len Johnson Years ago, there were many sets of numbers I had committed to memory. The world all-time list of sub-2:10 marathoners, for example. The top 20 Australians (it helped that my own modest 2:19:32 was on that list!). It also helped that the weren’t that many numbers to...
In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers. Adrian Potter Born: March 9, 1995 Nationality: Australian Middle and long-distance runner Adrian Potter is a...
If you’ve been paying the slightest attention to this column over the years, you have probably worked out that I’m a big fan of the annual Track & Field News rankings. There’s lots of rankings lists going round now – imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, and all that...
LACAZE MOVES UP TO THIRD ON AUSTRALIAN ALL-TIME LIST Written By Grace Kalac Genevieve LaCaze has finished third in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase at the Stockholm Diamond League meet overnight in a seven second personal best of 9:23.19, moving her up to third on the Australian All-Time list. Fellow Australian athlete...
In this article I attempt to provide information in a simple fashion and minimise overly technical descriptions of physiological processes. To assist those who want a very high level of detail, I point you to the reference/sources listed at the end of the article.
Originally an elite cyclist training out of the AIS, Sinead Noonan is now setting her sites on representing Australia in a different sport, running. Already 2 x WA 5km champion, Sinead is well on her way to achieving her elite running goals. With the help of Front Runner's head...
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From Runner’s Tribe ADDICT comes the 10th instalment of the ‘Destination Doha’ interview series hosted by highly knowledgable/top distance runner, Mitch Brown. This episode features open IAAF World Championship debutant and U20 World Championship 800m silver medalist, Carley Thomas. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2QRqs2JTg4/
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...
Boston Marathon, April 18, 2011 - a day to remember in marathon running history. The winner, Geoffrey Mutai, ran 57 seconds under the then-current world record, stopping the clock at 2:03.02.  Mutai had a few factors working in his favour that day. Firstly, there was a strong tailwind of...
A column by David McNeill - Runner's Tribe Netflix and Chill. While it’s still a relatively recent phenomenon to the rest of the world, it’s been the old adage of serious runners for as long as running has been a professional sport. Perhaps not always Netflix, and perhaps not the...