The Rise of Road‑Race Wagers: How Running Events Are Becoming Betting Markets
Running events are speeding into the gambling arena. Marathons, half‑marathons, and ultra‑runs now attract betting interest. The global marathon events market was valued at US$8.2 billion in 2024 and projected to reach US$14.6 billion by 2033. Not just participation but commercialisation...
Stride Mechanics: A Look at Wanyonyi’s Running Form
Emmanuel Wanyonyi is currently the world’s leading 800-meter runner, combining front-running confidence with powerful, efficient strides. Taking command of the pace from the start helped him secure victories at both the 2024 Olympic Games and the 2025 World Championships....
A little underwhelming | A column by Len Johnson
Besides being at some time the world’s pre-eminent track distance runner, what does Joshua Cheptegei have in common with the likes of Haile Gebrselassie, Kenenisa Bekele, Paul Tergat and Mo Farah?
A transition to the marathon that is a little...
My World Champs Highlight? The Whole Darned Thing! | A column by Len Johnson
I still get out sometimes. Only a couple of days ago I was out celebrating the 45th anniversary of event, publications and retail company Sole Motive which, in another lifetime it seems now, started out as Australian Runner magazine...
Inside Running Podcast Episode 416: Ed Marks | Amsterdam Marathon | NSW 10000m Championships
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The Fastest Footwear and the Athletes That Wear Them
When it comes to elite sport, every fraction of a second counts. From the Olympics to the World Marathon Majors, footwear plays a pivotal role in helping athletes push the boundaries of human performance. In recent years, innovation in...
Bankroll Lessons for Athletes: What Pacing Plans Teach About Managing Risk and Reward
In the high-performance world of professional sports, athletes are constantly managing more than just their physical output. Beyond the training sessions, competitions, and grueling recovery routines lies a quieter, often overlooked challenge: financial management. With the potential for significant...
Cape Town Marathon’s Bid for “Major” Status Meets a Gale: Race Canceled Amid High...
CAPE TOWN — The race that wanted to become Africa’s first World Marathon Major didn’t get to start. On Sunday morning, organizers of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon canceled the marathon due to high winds that toppled structures at...
Amsterdam’s Course Record Falls as Geoffrey Toroitich Kipchumba Wins in 2:03:30; Aynalem Desta Leads...
AMSTERDAM — In a city that has quietly become one of road running’s fastest laboratories, the TCS Amsterdam Marathon delivered another proof point on Sunday as Kenya’s Geoffrey Toroitich Kipchumba won in 2 hours 03 minutes 30 seconds, taking...
Inside Running Podcast Episode 415: Melbourne Marathon | Chicago Marathon | Caitlin Adams
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