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How to prepare yourself mentally for a marathon?

We can agree with the statement “everyone can run a marathon”, adding an important remark to it - “with proper preparation”. Prominent figures deserve top-notch performance, just like the exceptional Tarkine running shoes. If you set yourself an ambitious goal...

Australian 800m Runner Peter Bol Vows to Compete for Gold at Paris Olympics

Australian 800m runner has vowed to push on and compete for gold at the Paris Olympics despite what he says is permanent damage to his reputation caused by a positive test for performance-enhancing drug EPO. Bol, who holds the national record for the event, insists he is innocent, and his ban from training and competition was lifted last month after an “atypical finding” in his B sample. The case is still being investigated by Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), and if cleared, Bol plans to compete in Europe to qualify for the world championships in Budapest in August and next year’s Paris Olympics.

Kenyan Athlete Launches Girls-Only Running Camp to Empower Young Female Athletes

Mary Ngugi, a two-time gold medallist at the World Half Marathon Championships and one of Kenya's leading athletes, has launched the country's first girls-only running camp. Mary received her training and education at a mixed-gender camp when she was a junior, where she witnessed the problems that young girls face when pursuing a career in athletics. "Being abused by men, harassed, intimidated, not being able to be themselves," she lists for BBC Sport Africa. "Some are getting pregnant, dropping out of camp because maybe the coaches or the pacers are trying to harass them."

Records and Australian titles on the line at Saturday’s Sydney Track Classic

Sydney, Australia; March 9, 2023 -  The momentum building around Australian athletics is set to continue this Saturday night at Sydney Olympic Park, as USA sprints king Fred Kerley says farewell to Australia while the country’s most prolific athletes lay it...

New Study Finds Long-Distance Running Does Not Increase Risk of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis

A new study challenges the widely-held belief that running can lead to hip or knee osteoarthritis, a condition that affects over 32 million Americans. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that causes pain, stiffness, and disability as cartilage cushioning the bones wears down. Once it is damaged, cartilage cannot regenerate.

Reasons Why You Need More Running In Your Life

Do you need help finding the motivation to stay active? Have you been searching for a way to get fit without the hassle of going to the gym? If so, running could be the perfect solution for you! Unleash...

Renowned Long-Distance Runners Discuss the Impact of ‘Super Shoes’ on Youth Athletes

Renowned long-distance runners, Kara Goucher and Des Linden, recently discussed the impact of carbon-plated sneakers, also known as "super shoes," on the sport of running. The duo hosts a podcast called Nobody Asked Us, where they delve into various topics related to running. In a recent episode, they shared their thoughts on youth athletes using these high-tech shoes.

5 Intramural Sports to Try at Your Campus

Do you enjoy sports but are discouraged by tough competition? Luckily, there is a way to make it a part of uni life and have fun with intramural sports. These imply that the tournaments are only held inside the...

Your body is your motorcycle. Treat it as such!

  By adopting this approach, you can ensure that your body is in top condition for running, just like a well-maintained motorcycle is in top condition for racing. The similarities between the body and a motorcycle The human body and a motorcycle...

Rosemary Wanjiru and Deso Gelmisa take top honors at the Tokyo Marathon

Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru and Ethiopia's Deso Gelmisa emerged victorious in the women's and men's categories, respectively, at the Tokyo Marathon, held on Sunday, March 5, 2023.