Runner's Tribe

Achilles tendonitis refers to a condition where the tendon experiences chronic stress injury due to the accumulation of minor stresses that eventually cause damage. This ailment typically arises when there is an increase in the frequency or intensity of physical exercise, and various factors like inflexibility or overpronation can exacerbate it.

If you enjoy running around a crowd or watching people racing for a prize, then you must keep tabs on all the major running events happening every year. If you’re looking for some of the top racing events you...

Peter Bol is clean; apologies, and answers, are in order.

Drinking alcohol in moderation does not necessarily imply that you cannot gain muscle. However, there is no definitive evidence currently available on the impact of moderate alcohol intake (one to two beers) on muscle development.

Going barefoot has been a human tradition for millions of years, with shoes only becoming commonplace in the past few centuries. However, a recent survey has shown that young boys in different parts of the world have different shoe-wearing habits. While German children and teenagers spend most of their day in shoes, around 90% of their South African counterparts go barefoot.

This week's episode is sponsored by  McLaren Vale Marathon, it will be run over the weekend of the 29th to the 30th of April. With a supporting half marathon, 10K, 5K and a kids' mile - there's a run for...

Recent studies have shown that running shoes may actually be doing us more harm than good. A new review has suggested that wearing shoes changes the way we run, weakening the foot and increasing the likelihood of sports injuries. In fact, between 35 and 50% of runners are injured at any one time, with the most common injuries being to the knees, shins, ankles, and feet.

Hobart local Andrew Gaskell and Broome runner Sarah Ludowici have won an automatic entry onto the Australian team that competes at this year’s World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Austria, after taking out the grueling 67km Ultra (Solo) event at this weekend’s kunanyi Mountain Run.

It was a night for breaking new ground at the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Brisbane Track Classic, as Kurtis Marschall edged closer to the six-metre club and Jaydon Page demolished his own national record amongst a strong evening of international track and field action. 

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it can take a toll on your lower back if you don't take proper care of your body. The lower back plays a crucial role in maintaining an upright posture, but weaknesses in the core muscles, hips, glutes, and hamstrings can cause discomfort, pain, and spasms, putting runners at risk of injuries that can slow down progress.