One of the first bits of “running wisdom” I remember learning is that most records are broken by athletes running negative splits. This means, of course, that the second half is actually faster than the first half.
Runners looking for a new and exciting challenge can register for the ASICS World Ekiden 2021, a free virtual race which will be taking place November 10th - November 22nd AEST. Registration for the event begins October 4th and ends November 22nd at 11pm HST. This race will be inspired by the traditional Japanese Ekiden but will be 42.195 kilometres, the length of a standard marathon. Teams of six runners will be challenged to complete the marathon distance over six legs — 5km, 5km, 10km, 5km, 10km, and 7.2km — for a total of 42.195 km. Frequently asked questions about this year's ASICS World Ekiden are addressed below.
There I was, standing in the bowels of Hampden Park in my stockinged feet, my shoes with one of the athletes in what could charitably be called ‘my charge’, the other whisked away to heaven knows where by a Glasgow 2014 official and coming back heaven knows when.
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Community participants and athletes from the grassroots level through to the elite are all set to benefit from the relaunch of Athletics Australia's philanthropic arm, The Athletics Foundation.
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A new body shaming scandal has hit elite sport, this time directed at the Oregon Ducks, one of the NCAA's most prestigious track and field programs.
Five important benefits of running for students’ motivation in learning to ensure that all learners are doing well in school despite the different challenges that they are likely to experience. Students should be educated and reminded about the importance of exercising regularly. Unfortunately, most students spend all their time studying,...
Four-time Olympian and 2009 World Champion Dani Stevens has bid farewell to competitive athletics, announcing her immediate retirement this morning.
Letesenbet Gidey produced a jaw-dropping debut for the NN Running Team by obliterating the world half marathon record, posting a dazzling 1:02:52 on the streets of Valencia.
