Sydney Marathon Set to Make History
(Sydney, 20 April 2023) Registrations are open for Australia’s most spectacular athletic event, the Sydney Marathon, returning to Sydney’s stunning shores on Sunday 17 September 2023. Thousands of participants of all fitness levels will hit the world’s most picturesque course, to...
The Key to Trail Running Training: Balancing Volume and Intensity
Trail running training is challenging and can be particularly difficult for beginners who struggle with steep ascents and for seasoned runners who are at risk of injury due to fast downhills and muscle overload. Balancing volume, vertical meters, speed workouts, cross-training, and strength sessions is essential for success in trail running, but finding the right balance can be a daunting task.
7 Techniques Athletes Should Try In 2023
7 Techniques Athletes Should Try In 2023
1. Resistance band training
Resistance band training is becoming an increasingly popular choice for athletes in their training regimes. Instead of lifting heavy weights, these bands provide resistance, which helps to tone and build...
Kenyan Athlete Hellen Obiri Surprises with Impressive Victory at 2023 Boston Marathon
Helen Obiri, a 33-year-old Kenyan and two-time World 5000m champion as well as a one-time world cross-country champion, triumphed in the 2023 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:21:38. Obiri pulled ahead of a group of five top women at the 40-kilometer mark, including American Emma Bates, to claim victory.
Why Eliud Kipchoge’s Simple Training Plan Could Help You Run Faster and Stay Injury-Free
Kipchoge's training approach is based on a simple but effective strategy: running high volumes at low intensity, with only 15-20% of his training time devoted to high-intensity workouts.
The Benefits of Slowing Down: Insights from the World’s Fastest Marathoner
The topic of slowing down the pace during easy runs is frequently talked about, but what is considered slow? How much of a reduction in speed is necessary? To clarify this, you can watch a short video featuring Eliud Kipchoge, the world record holder in the marathon, and the NN Running Team. If this doesn't convince you to take it easy on your easy days, then perhaps nothing will.
Pearson’s junior record falls as Amidzovski and Love make history at Australian Junior Athletics...
Brisbane, Australia; April 16, 2023 - Delta Amidzovski is now a step ahead of athletics royalty in her race to sprint hurdling dominance, with the 16-year-old demolishing the Australian Under 18 record of Olympic great at the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Championships today in Brisbane.
Tokyo and Birmingham athletics heroes return to the world stage to defend medals in...
Melbourne, Australia; April 17, 2023 - A strong contingent of Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games medallists will lead Australia’s campaigns at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest and the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris this year, with Athletics Australia confirming the first round of team selections today.
Eliud Kipchoge misses podium in Boston Marathon debut as Kenyans take top spots
Evans Chebet of Kenya has defended his title at the Boston Marathon, surging ahead at Heartbreak Hill to win the prestigious race in a time of 2:05:54. In the women's race, two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000m, Hellen Obiri, won in a sprint to finish in an unofficial time of 2:21:38, completing the Kenyan sweep.
American Athlete Susannah Scaroni Claims Victory in Boston Marathon’s Women’s Wheelchair Division, With Madison...
Australian Paralympian Madison de Rozario has secured second place in the women's wheelchair division of the prestigious Boston Marathon, earning her third podium finish in this event. The coveted first place was claimed by American athlete Susannah Scaroni, who triumphed for the first time in this race, finishing five seconds ahead of de Rozario.