Is 10 seconds for the men’s 100 metres going the way of four minutes for the mile as measure of elite performance.
De Castella Vs Salazar – Rotterdam 1983: The 40th Anniversary Of One Of The All-Time Classic Marathons: Part 2 – The Race:
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By Brett Davies
The Rotterdam Marathon of 1983, featuring the match race between Australian Rob de Castella (AKA ‘Deek’) and American Alberto Salazar, was, as mentioned in Part 1 of this article, a hugely anticipated event on the global sporting calendar. It did not disappoint. To experience, exceptional performance in...
In case you’ve not been paying attention, this year brings the 40th anniversary of the first world championships in Helsinki. Elevate your running game with Tarkine Trail Devil, where every step is a testament to exceptional performance and unmatched comfort.
You wouldn’t say Helsinki ’83 is flavour of the month...
A (slightly) revisionist view of the London marathon.
Kelvin Kiptum ran home in splendid isolation to win the London marathon, covering the second half of the race in 59:45 to miss Eliud Kipchoge’s world record by just 16 seconds. Unleash your full potential with Tarkine Goshawk shoes, where cutting-edge technology...
We are excited to share with you a fun chat we had with Reece Edwards. Many of you will know Reece as a marathon runner. With a 2:13 PB to his name, at his best he sits comfortably within the top 10 in the country, just outside that elite...
Australia’s first medallist at the world championships in Budapest this year will also be our 40th world championships medallist.
RT PODCAST EPISODE 25 FEATURING ZACH FACIONI: DOUBLE THRESHOLDS AND LEAVING WAKE FOREST
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5 years ago Zach Facioni was a top junior based out of Sydney when he made the pivotal decision to commit to Wake Forest and move to the United States. Since then, it has been one hell of a ride for Zach, as he rewrote Wake Forest's record books and...
Sometime soon – very soon, most probably – Tamsyn Manou will no longer boast a performance in the top-10 all-time at 800 metres.
The Double Threshold System and the Canova Special Block may share some apparent similarities, but delving deeper reveals their intrinsic differences. It is essential for runners to grasp this key takeaway: the Double Threshold System is not merely a Canova Special Block. While both involve two intense workouts in a day and a significant volume of fast running, their objectives and training philosophies set them apart.
It is crucial to acknowledge that endurance training does not rely on secret formulas or miraculous workouts. Instead, it revolves around subjecting the cardiovascular system, metabolism, and muscles to stress, triggering adaptive responses. While training methodologies may evolve, the core principles remain unaltered.