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Sub-13 Minute 5000m on the Cards? – Olli Hoare Interview

Olli Hoare is a key figure in a very elite group of Australians who are challenging the very best runners in the world.  Along with the likes of Stewart McSweyn, Linden Hall, Jessica Hull, and Peter Bol - Australia now finds itself with multiple Olympic finalist calibre middle distance runners.  Based in Boulder, Colorado, Olli is a pro runner who is paid to train, sleep, eat and win. Fresh off a 13:09 indoor 5000m (an Australian indoor 5000m record) in Boston last weekend, we caught up with Olli to see where he is at....

No Merger for Little Athletics and Athletics Australia as LA Votes No

Athletics Australia can confirm that a vote from both Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia’s member associations did not achieve the support level required for the unification of the two bodies to become Australian Athletics.

Lara Hamilton | Peaking – The most important aspects of my training as a...

Perseverance - persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success (Oxford Languages Definition). Perseverance is a great character strength to develop as an athlete. No one succeeds without failing, so perseverance is crucial. This is especially...

The Reasons Why You Need To Keep Hydrated On Your Morning Runs 

Morning runs are a great way to start your day. However, they need to be accompanied by their best friend - hydration. Proper hydration is crucial when doing any form of exercising. This is due to the fact that...

World’s Most Eco-Friendly High-Performance Running Shoe, Born in Fremantle, Australia

  For over three years a team of Australians based out of Fremantle, WA has been developing one of the world's most eco-friendly high-performance shoes. A high mileage runner that doubles as an everyday lifestyle shoe. Tested by Olympians, made...

Ryan Gregson and Eloise Wellings Win Sydney Harbour 10km

Ryan Gregson has continued his strong late year form, winning the Sydney Harbour 10km last weekend clocking 29:31, to defeat local hero Ben St Lawrence by 8 seconds. Gregson just last month won his first Noosa Bolt title. He is racking up the wins on the road before the track season gets underway.  Gregson is no doubt building a tremendous base of strength, which will put him in good stead for the grueling and ultra-competitive 1500m and 5000m races that await him.

SURF COAST CENTURY SHINES BRIGHT 10 YEARS ON

  The 10th edition of the Surf Coast Century came to life on the weekend as 800 competitors took to the spectacular course on Saturday 4 December 2021 in Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region. Step into the future of running...

Olli Hoares Smashes Australian Indoor 5000m Record

Olli Hoare has turned heads, again, this time smashing the Australian indoor 5000m record in Boston.  Hoare knocked a whopping 24 seconds off the old mark clocking an astonishing 13:09.96 for the win. The time also slashed 12 seconds off his old pb of 13:22.16.

Tips On How To Keep Your Energy Levels Up

Do you find yourself feeling drained of all energy at the end of the day? Perhaps your job is taking a heavy toll on your body. If this sounds like you, then it's time to take some steps to...

Farewell to Fukuoka – By Len Johnson

The first time I went to Japan to run the Fukuoka marathon my feet didn’t touch the ground until the five-kilometer point of the race.