Len Johnson - Runner's Tribe
Sometimes, when we laud athletes for consistency, it seems we are damning them with faint praise. It’s as if excellence can’t really be excellence if it is repeatable.
There’s some logic to that. Things cannot be outstanding unless they stand out. What they usually stand out...
Hey I’m Annie Kitto! I am a Middle Distance runner and Steeplechaser from Adelaide, South Australia. I own a pet rabbit, I have an obsession with smoothies, work a full-time job at lululemon whilst also going into my sixth year at uni.
My running career started when I was eight...
Ryan Gregson (Vic) and Patrick Tiernan (Qld) are London 2017 bound after ensuring their automatic selection in the men’s 1500m and men’s 10,000m respectively on a big day for Australian athletics across the globe.
Stopping the clock in a season best 3:34.56 behind winner Elijah Managoi (KEN, 3:31.90) at the...
RT's Run School featuring Mark Blomeley. Mark is a strength and conditioning coach with over 10 years experience in the sports and fitness industry. Currently in Brisbane, he is a specialist strength and conditioning coach for runners from international standard elites to the every day runner.
http://www.runnerstribe.com/category/expert-advise/
http://www.markblomeley.com.au/
Want to learn the...
Did you have some time off after the Commonwealth Games?
I did! My coach (Adam Didyk) and I had planned a longer than usual 'rest' period post-Glasgow for a mental as much as a physical break from normal the training routine. As it turned out, I sustained a metatarsal bone...
I’m happy to say I’ve been up and running for a few months now and I’m feeling great! However, my return to training has been quite challenging, not realising taking a month off training would take such a big toll on my conditioning. As a result, it was important...
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.
RT: Jeff, thanks for your time and congrats on selection for the London Olympics marathon. Did the selection come as a surprise?
JH: It was a pleasant surprise. I had hoped that Athletics Australia would pick a full team, but I was never really certain that anyone other than Michael...
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...
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Written by Joseph Grey
As a youngster, long before I had dreams of being a fast runner, my first sport was basketball. Growing up, my competitive side was sparked by the influence of watching my...
