At just 15 years old, New Zealand's Sam Ruthe has etched his name into the annals of middle-distance running history, becoming the youngest athlete to shatter the four-minute mile barrier with a remarkable 3:58.35 performance at Mount Smart Stadium.
Ruthe's periodized training regimen, meticulously crafted by renowned coach Craig Kirkwood,...
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis is not just a pole vaulter—he is a generational talent who has redefined the event through a combination of technical precision, biomechanical efficiency, raw athleticism, and mental fortitude. With multiple world records to his name, the Swedish-American prodigy has left the world in awe of his...
It’s hard to get Amy Winehouse, Roger Bannister and Seth O’Donnell into the same story. Please bear with me as I give it a red-hot go. It’s a long bow but I think I might be able to bend it.
The Victorian Milers Club is in its twentieth year. Meeting...
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.
Article written by Michael Beisty for Runner’s Tribe
Disclaimer: The author is not a qualified medical practitioner or accredited coach. The information provided is not intended as medical advice or to replace advice given by trained medical or allied health professionals or qualified coaches. Content herein does not constitute specific advice to...
A column by Len Johnson
It’s not often you pop down the road to see a national record. But that’s what happened when Georgia Griffith broke Abbey Caldwell’s national mark in the 1000 metres this week (Thursday 6 March).
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A column by Len Johnson
One moment it’s Cameron Myers running a 3:47.48 mile at New York’s indoor meeting of legend, the Millrose Games, his time equaling the outright and outdoor national record held by Olli Hoare.
Next, it’s Jack Rayner breaking 13 minutes for 5000 metres, the first sub-13 by...
A column by Len Johnson
As far as we know, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin didn’t care much for sport.
But the Russian revolutionary leader did know a thing or two about history (disclaimer: I don’t). And he once summed up history’s ebbs and flows with the observation: “There are decades in which...
This Runner’s Tribe Notebook LM podcast is based on the original RT article, ‘Follow the White Hat’ – The Training of Dave Wottle', which you can check out here: ‘Follow the White Hat’ - The Training of Dave Wottle - Runner's Tribe. It’s a great way to dive into the article’s...
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...
