Interviews

Brendan Davies is the best-known ultra-runner in the southern hemisphere. For years, Davies has been banking incredible mileage and winning some of the world’s toughest races. Brendan never just goes through the motions. He is a meticulous planner and has mastered the art of ultra-running, both physically and mentally....
The below interview is thanks to Neil MacDonald, who caught up with Dick Telford in January 2003.  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. DICK...
Celeste Mucci holds the Australian u20 heptathlon record (5915) and competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games where she finished 4th as an 18yo. Celeste is also 5th on the Australian all-time list in the 100mh (13.02) and competed in the Doha World Championships where she bowed out in the...
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From Runner's Tribe ADDICT comes the first instalment of the 'Destination Doha' interview series hosted by highly knowledgable/top distance runner, Mitch Brown. The first episode features the 8th fastest Australian female marathoner of all-time, Ellie Pashley. Mitch catches up with Ellie as she prepares for the Doha World Championships at...
‘SOS Locker Room Talk’ with Steve Vernon of New Balance Manchester. Britain is currently in the midst of a distance-running renaissance not seen for decades. Although there were numerous standout results at the Rio Olympics from British athletes, the true indicator of depth has been the quality of performances...
Tani Ruckle is Australia’s 12th fastest female marathon runner of all-time. Introduction by Len Johnson First, she couldn’t run. Then she couldn’t run without outside pacemaker assistance. Then – well, OK, she could run, but she was just some slightly wacky Canadian fitness trainer with the crazy ambition of representing Australia. Running...
(Runner's Tribe) - Over the weekend, Stewart McSweyn ran the 2nd fastest time in Australian history in the Diamond League 5000m final in Belgium with 13:05.23. It was the fastest AUS time for 11 Year and a 14 sec PB. Stewart sustained a fall on the finish line which...
In this RT Snap Q&A, marathoner Jessica Stenson shares her Olympic journey, triumphs, balancing motherhood, and her vision for the future of women in sport
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. Jessica Stenson Born: August 15, 1987 Nationality: Australian Long-distance runner She's one of Australia's most accomplished...
Josh Chugg took out the Margaret River Ultra Marathon over the weekend in a blistering time. Not only did Josh break the record he absolutely annihilated it with 2nd place miles behind. He is currently one of the few ultra distance Australian athletes that can compete with the very...
Luke Mathews is the man of the moment when it comes to Aussie middle-distance running. A true 800m/1500m runner, Mathews has shown himself to be a cunning tactician. The 2018 Commonwealth Games 800m bronze medallist finished his 2018-19 Australian domestic season unbeaten, dispatching along the way huge names such...