Is breaking 2:30 for a marathon a goal of yours?
I’m not big on labels, but I consider myself very much an ultrarunner and I’ve lived with the motto which is also something I say to my athletes ‘you can be competitive at all disciplines and distances, but make sure...
RT Snap Q & A Series: Tayleb Wilis | Australia’s Rising Hurdling Star and Paris 2024 Olympian
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In our RT Snap Q&A series, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the world’s best runners, delving into their extraordinary journeys, celebrating their achievements, and exploring the unwavering dedication that defines their careers.
Tayleb Willis
Born: March 18, 2003
Nationality: Australian
110m hurdler
A rising star in the world...
The below interview is thanks to Neil MacDonald, who caught up with Chris Wardlaw in January 2002. With Neil's permission, the interview has been restored so that today's generation can appreciate and learn from one of Australia's greatest ever coaches.
Neil MacDonald managed the Geelong Region Cross Country team from 2000-2007.
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If you have spent any time in the Australian running scene, the name Nic Bideau has more than likely crept into countless conversations. A coach and manager to stars; his no BS attitude, persistence, and pure ambition, has helped generations of Australia’s most talented, reach for their dreams. His training methodology is no secret, but just how he polishes his athletes’ speedwork, conjecture remains. We caught up with Nic, and asked the stuff that many want to know……
Runner’s Tribe caught up with the latest coach to hit the Sydney scene, Ben Liddy. Liddy has a lot going for him; awesome middle distance runner, passion to burn, one of Sydney’s leading physiotherapists, ok bloke, and now coach to a growing crew of rising young stars.
Ben, good to...
RT Snap Q & A Series: Tom Evans | From Army Grit to Ultramarathon Glory – Lessons, Wins, and Resilience
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Tom Evans skyrocketed to ultrarunning fame in 2017 with a groundbreaking third-place finish at Morocco's iconic Marathon des Sables. Entering the grueling 251-kilometer race on a dare, Evans became the highest-placed European in the event’s history, just a year after winning his first ultramarathon, the 2016 Beacons Ultra. This remarkable start signaled the rise of a new endurance icon.
Aussie Athletes Q&A with Lauren Reid – Raining PB’s from 800 to the Half Marathon
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You're just back from winning the Nagoya City Half Marathon in Japan, clocking a new PB. How cool was that international experience and taking out the race win?
So cool. I’d never been to Japan or raced internationally so two more goals got ticked off. Wait, 3 - I got...
Betsy Saina is currently based in Oregon, USA. She was due to return to Kenya in March but, you know, pandemic. Betsy doesn’t feel stuck because the US is her second home, plus she is using her time to cook a lot. She went to the US on an athletics scholarship, and has a degree in agriculture and life sciences with a focus on nursing from Iowa State University.
Genevieve LaCaze Interview Part 2 of 2: Aussie 3000m steeplechase record holder
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Part 2 of 2- Watch part 1 by clicking on the picture below.
In the Paris Diamond League (August 27, 2016) Genevieve LaCaze broke the Australian and Oceania 3000m steeplechase record in 9:14:28.
With her 15th personal best of the season, LaCaze has smashed the outgoing record by four seconds, previously...
RT Snap Q & A Series: Lucja Leonard | Defying Limits and Dominating the World’s Toughest Ultramarathons
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Lucja Leonard, often known as "Running Dutchie," is a remarkable ultrarunner who has achieved extraordinary milestones in her running journey. Originally from the Netherlands, she began her fitness journey as a novice and grew into a formidable presence in the ultrarunning community. Leonard is renowned for completing some of the most challenging races globally, including the Marathon des Sables, the Bigfoot 200, and the Divide 200. Her ability to endure and thrive in extreme conditions, such as navigating remote terrains and covering distances up to 200 miles, highlights her resilience and determination