The 2024 IAU 100k World Championships, held in Bengaluru, India, witnessed exceptional performances from Japan’s Jumpei Yamaguchi and France’s Floriane Hot. Yamaguchi triumphed in the men’s race with an impressive time of 6:12:17, while Hot defended her 2022 title in the women’s event, finishing in 7:08:43. The race, held on December 7, 2024, took place under challenging conditions marked by high humidity and rising temperatures, which made for a thrilling but demanding contest.
The Cardiff Metropolitan University Christmas Classic witnessed an exhilarating surprise as Laura Muir, the British middle-distance sensation, made an unexpected appearance on Sunday, delivering a stunning performance and securing a qualifying time for the forthcoming World Indoor Athletics Championship.
Norwegian authorities have initiated an investigation into allegations of violence made by the celebrated Olympic 1500m champion, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and his elder brothers Henrik and Filip against their father and former coach, Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
A star-studded lineup of athletes poised to captivate viewers worldwide will be unveiled at the ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland, and the Millrose Games in New York. Get ready for an exciting demonstration of athletic power.
In the depths of midnight, precisely at the stroke of twelve, a lone figure found themselves midway between the second and third aid stations of the renowned Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji (UTMF). This storied ultramarathon, the pinnacle of Asian trail running, had already witnessed 50 arduous kilometers conquered, leaving a formidable 115 kilometers yet to be surmounted. Amidst a sea of over 2,500 participants, our protagonist merged with a line of resolute runners, their collective determination piercing through the darkness.
When it comes to sports, runners love to place bets. Whether it’s on who will win or how many points they think one team will score, runners always enjoy a good wager. This short and incisive post will take a look at some of the most popular bets that...
Let’s be real, nobody is excited at the idea of spending half an hour on the treadmill. And if someone tells you they are, they’re lying. The issue, however, doesn’t always have to do with the treadmill itself, but how you’re using it. You could adapt the treadmill to...
Completing a marathon is the holy grail of many amateur runners, and winning one or more is the goal of some of the top professional runners in the world. And 2023 is a good year for achieving this, with a huge number of marathons and running festivals being organised....
Personal health isn’t just a boring, frustrating, tedious chore we have to partake in. Choosing to be healthy and active has become fun and exciting, and a great lifestyle to help ensure we can spend more quality time with our friends, family and significant others.
One of the easiest ways...
At the World Indoor Tour meeting in Birmingham, Catriona Bisset chased home Keely Hodgkinson in the 800 metres, running 1:59.46. That sliced a massive 2.39 seconds off the previous Australian record which was set by Tamsyn Manou in the heats at the world indoor championships in Valencia. Manou went on to win the gold medal in the final.
