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The Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, Ethiopia’s defending champion Kenenisa Bekele and the former world record holder Wilson Kipsang from Kenya are ready for a world record chase in the 44th edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday. The three strongest marathon runners in the world want to...
Anneliese Rubie went a long way towards booking her ticket to Rio after clocking a crackerjack 51.69 at the world athletics championships last year in Beijing.  Earlier this year at the 2016 Australian Nationals, Rubie needed to finish in the top three to secure her Rio spot, which she did by finishing 3rd....
After a breakout domestic season, Jenny Blundell clocked two sensational 1500m Olympic qualifying performances in Beijing and Belgium securing her Rio selection. Runner’s Tribe caught up with the fifth-ranked Australian all time for the 1500m (4:04.62), for this Q and A on her Road to Rio. (Q) What does it mean...
Written by Jaryd Clifford - Runner's Tribe Six seconds in the marathon is nothing, but for Liam Adams, it was everything. For a fleeting moment after crossing the finish line of the Gold Coast Marathon, frustration erupted. “Fuck. That was weak as piss. You stuffed that up,” he yelled. Stumbling...
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​
Road to Rio Interview with Genevieve LaCaze: 3,000m Steeplechase & 5,000m Genevieve LaCaze is in the form of her life, which is a result of consistent, quality training guided by her coach and Melbourne Track Club founder, Nic Bideau. Over the last two months, LaCaze has run seven consecutive personal...
Natasha Wodak is a celebrated long-distance runner who has achieved notable success in both track and road racing. Initially finding her strength in the 10,000m and half-marathon events, she set a Canadian record in the 10,000m in 2015, clocking in at 31:41.59. Overcoming personal and physical challenges, including injuries and setbacks that sidelined her for nearly a year, Wodak returned to form, qualifying for her first Olympics in Rio 2016 in the 10,000m, where she placed 22nd.
Jake Liam Smith’s running career is defined by bold performances, resilience, and steady progression. After relocating to England during his teens, Jake turned his attention to distance running, quickly making his mark in events like the 10 km and half marathon.
In this extensive Runner’s Tribe series the world’s best ultra and trail runners share their training. Every few days we will be posting a new athletes’ weekly program during a peak training period. Next up we have Spain's Maria Santamaria.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Maria Santamaria...
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From Runner’s Tribe ADDICT comes the 6th instalment of the ‘Destination Doha’ interview series hosted by highly knowledgable/top distance runner, Mitch Brown. This episode features Aussie 1500m rep at the upcoming IAAF World Championships, Matt Ramsden. Earlier this year Matt ran a new personal best and IAAF World Championship A-Qualifier...