Boston Marathon, April 18, 2011 - a day to remember in marathon running history. The winner, Geoffrey Mutai, ran 57 seconds under the then-current world record, stopping the clock at 2:03.02. Mutai had a few factors working in his favour that day. Firstly, there was a strong tailwind of...
If you’ve been paying the slightest attention to this column over the years, you have probably worked out that I’m a big fan of the annual Track & Field News rankings.
There’s lots of rankings lists going round now – imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, and all that...
Hey Runner's Tribe, my name is Georgia Winkcup and I’m a 3000m steeplechase and middle distance runner. My journey in Athletics started when I was just 8 years old as a little athlete running for Cherrybrook Athletics Club. My family has a history in athletics as my grandmother was...
My name is Louis McAfee and I am currently training with Gold Coast Run Co, a running group of all shapes and sizes led by Jacko Elliott and Andrew Stalling. After a brief stint in the US, I’ve had the pleasure of being involved with Gold Coast Run Co...
By Jaryd Clifford - Runner's Tribe
To be a champion miler is to conquer the quintessential distance. Demanding explosive speed, gritty endurance, and a clever mind, it truly tests all facets of a runner. With glory and heartbreak separated by the most agonising of margins, those that take part brave...
This competition has ended.
The 5 winners are: (Prizes will be send out asap)
Katie Williams
Troy Simpson
Amy Dickman
Sherie Biggs
Grace Cassidy
One of many things that thwart my irregular attempts at ‘cleaning up’ – apart from getting started at all – is that, inevitably, I discover something that re-piques my interest.
I start reading anew and, before I know it, it’s: “Wow, is that the time,” and the period allocated to...
Article by Matt Lynch - Runner's Tribe
The 2019 World Relays Championships sees the team event head across the Pacific for its fourth edition, to be hosted in Yokohama, Japan. This is the first time it will be held outside of the Bahamas, after the Bahamas Government confirmed that it...
Chasing that running feeling: fresh air in my lungs, listening to my heavy breathing, red blood cells pumping, time in the air, feet gliding the ground, forward lean flying. I felt instant affinity for the simple repetitive action of running in circles or from point A to B as...
Nick Cross and Todd Anderson are leading physiotherapists, based in Melbourne.
By Nick Cross and Todd Anderson
Falls Creek is renown as a hot spot for distance runners, from the recreational enthusiasts to the elite athlete. It encompasses unique trails, hills and rugged surroundings, it also provides near perfect running temperatures....
