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Simple yet vital lessons that running in the States taught me | By Abigail Regan Thank you to Runner’s Tribe for allowing me to share the lessons I learnt from my recent running endeavors in the States. I was given the amazing opportunity to complete a 3 year Masters degree...
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The New York City Marathon, taking place on November 5th this year, holds a rich history dating back to its inception in 1970. Over the span of 53 years, it evolved into one of the world's most renowned marathons, occupying a prominent place within the annual Marathon Majors. Experience...
Runner’s Tribe studied the training of 10 past and current champions; their respective key anaerobic sessions specific to 800m training are outlined in this exclusive feature article for Runner’s Tribe Addict. Athletes studied: Tamsyn Lewis Manou Seb Coe Steve Ovett Alberto Juantorena Kelly Holmes David Rudisha Pamela Jelimo Peter Snell ...
A column by Len Johnson When John Walker was asked about his ‘modest’ winning time in the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games final, he reputedly responded that world records are made to be broken, gold medals last forever. It’s true, too. A year earlier Walker had become the first man to break...
Gabriella Rooker is an elite marathoner with outstanding results in competitive conditions. The 37-year-old started her journey as a competitive gymnast, a sport that taught her discipline and resilience from a young age. Gabriella’s gift soon became clear when she took up running. She was still new to the...
It’s getting to that time of year when many people out there are thinking whether or not to go to train at altitude ahead of the summer track season. Well here’s my two cents worth – if you can’t decide. First thing I’d do is set out your goals for...
When Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile on 6 May 1954 his friend and supporter Norris McWhirter stretched the announcement out almost beyond breaking point, proclaiming successively Bannister had run a meeting and track record and “subject to ratification,” an English native, British national, all-comers, European, British Empire...
Whether it is on the track, on the road, or on the rough terrains of a cross country course, running puts your mind and body to the test. Running asks the muscles in your body whether they have what it takes to push that extra yard, to take that...
Article by Tracy Canham - Runner's Tribe Hobart brothers Hamish and Huw Peacock have been selected for a second consecutive time to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games to be held on the Gold Coast in April. For Javelin thrower Hamish, winning his third National title last weekend secured his place...