I decided to go down the road less travelled by Australian junior runners, when I passed up the opportunity to go to college in the United States. This was not an easy decision, like all decisions that go against the grain, it poses a risk due to uncertainty. My dad was particularly concerned. As a junior boxing champion, who wasn’t allowed to compete internationally due to the apartheid sanctions in South Africa, my dad struggled to understand why I would turn down an opportunity he would’ve killed for. There were multiple reasons which influenced my decision, but the certifying reason for staying in Australia was that I knew it was my best chance of becoming a great runner, not just a good runner.
At the INEOS 159 challenge, Runner’s Tribe was lucky enough to catch up with a few members of Eliud Kipchoge’s training squad, to discuss the training of Kipchoge during the build-up to his second crack at running a sub 2-hour marathon. It is important to note that Kipchoge’s training has not changed in many years. Therefore, the below schedule is how Kipchoge prepares for all his marathon races. An outline is provided below:
The BAA specialises in Junior Development and High Performance in Athletics and Cross Country. From the 100m to the tracks and trails of XC the Academy aims to nurture and develop both the athletes love for running and their ability within the sport. BAA focuses on developing young athletes...
A column by Len Johnson - Runner's Tribe The men’s shot put at the world championships in Doha was acclaimed by many as the best-ever shot put competition and perhaps the best-ever field event competition. In the latter category, Joe Kovacs, Ryan Crouser and Tom Walsh are up against stiff competition....
Canada's Mohammed Ahmed (born January 5, 1991) won a bronze medal in the 5000 m at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, making him the first Canadian to medal in the event. He is a two-time silver medalist at the Commonwealth Games in the 5000 and 10,000 m...
When Celia Sullohern finished 21st in the junior women’s race at the world cross-country championships in Punta Umbria, you didn’t have to be Einstein to discern an emerging talent. In a race won by Olympic and world champion 1500 metres gold medalist Faith Kipyegon of Kenya, Sullohern was one of a few – very few – to mix it with the dominant east African runners. She was not the most stylish of movers, but she was strong and efficient, excellent credentials for cross-country. And, as it turns out, excellent credentials for the marathon, too. Kipchoge or Moneghetti-like rhythm is an undeniable asset for a marathoner, but strength and efficiency will take you very far indeed. Did someone say Clayton? Or de Castella?
By Steve Moneghetti People who know me know I don’t believe in perfection but that you prepare meticulously, be on the start line in the best shape possible and then execute your race plan as well as you can. After that the result will be often determined by many other factors, but you finish knowing that you have done everything you could.
A column by Len Johnson - Runner's Tribe When I boarded a plane bound for Alice Springs a couple of weeks ago, the following things held true: no-one had run a marathon in under two hours; Paula Radcliffe’s world record marathon remained almost a full two minutes outside the reach...
Paula Radcliffe’s world marathon record was considered by many as one of the hardest world records of them all. The Briton’s mark of 2hr 15min 25sec had stood unchallenged for 16 years. In steps Kosgei, and boom, that once insurmountable time has been slashed by 81 seconds . Kosgei is also the fastest woman ever over the half marathon distance with her 64:28 at the Great North Run, although the race is not an official course and the time is therefore not classed as a world record. Back to the marathon. Wearing Nike’s ZoomX Vaporfly Next% running shoes the 25-year-old Kosgei bounced her way to 2hr 14min 4sec – a time that was once considered impossible. Astoundingly, Kosgei believes that she could can go quicker. “I think 2:10 is possible for a lady. I am focused on reducing my time again.”
Perth Track and Field Club was established in 2016 and is home some of Australia's finest athletes. Film-maker Tom Giles of Crank’d Media covered their process to create the next episode of RT’s Workout Any Day series. Learn more here: https://www.perthtrackandfield.com/
