It’s been a while since my last blog so I apologise, it’s been a rather hectic month. It started with a national title over 1500m in Olympic Parks last ever meet, which was jeff riseleyspecial because I’ve grown up with that place with Melbourne being my hometown. It also...
Blog from Nationals and Japan:
Well the 2011 season has been one of both amazing high’s and crushing low’s. And this season recently came to an end in Kawasaki, Japan as it marked the end of what was ultimately a successful season if it didn’t end quite the way I...
My 2010-11 Australian season began back December at Zatopek Classic in the 1500m. With no idea of how I would perform, I managed to get off to a good start with a steady win on my home track. This was followed up by a brief stint at Falls Creek,...
In the context of my retirement from the University of Oregon track team (I had been dubbed a veteran in my final season of eligibility); I came away from NCAA Indoors pleased but unsatisfied. I criticized myself for not pressing the pace more, not being more alert in the...
Lining up for he 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Punta Umbría, Spain on 20 March 2011 should be a relatively familiar experience for distance runner Anna Thompson. Since first competing in 'World Cross' in 2002, she only missed 2009 when she was living in Singapore and not...
With less than a week till the start of the 2011 domestic season I reflect on my training over the summer holidays and my preparation for the upcoming races.
I had a solid performance in Melbourne over the 1500m last December, which gave me some insight into areas which still...
By Georgina Pembroke
Distance talent, Lara Tamsett, 22, continues to dominate the Australian women’s distance running scene and maintains a bright hope for the future of Australian Athletics. Coached by Sean Williams, she made her debut on the international stage in 2006 at the World Junior Championship. She has since...
By Bryan Green
Chris Solinsky made the most memorable leap of 2010. In the world of distance running, every year is a leap year. For a few people at least.
One way we can define a year is by who made "the leap." For example, if you ask me about 2007,...
Since the world junior championships in Canada, Anneliese Rubie has continued her great form and has already recorded a new personal bst of 12.05 sec in the 100m early domestic season action. Rubie has also run a solid 54.47 sec 400m and recently broke 24 seconds in the 200m,...
When I look back on 2010, overall, I see a successful year. It is a year that could have been much better, but it still wasn’t too bad. Through some ups and downs, I have learnt a few lessons that will put me in good stead for what 2011...
