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Just How Important Are Good Running Shoes?

As one of the most popular sports in athletics and one of the oldest sports in the world, running often finds its own fair share of news highlights for those breaking old records and utilising new technology to improve...

40 Years Ago This Week – Deek’s World Marathon Record

On December the 6th, it will be 40 years since we saw one of the great performances  in Australian distance running history, when Robert de Castella won the 1981 Fukuoka Marathon in Japan, in a world record of 2.08.18. De Castella – known worldwide as ‘Deek’ – beat the 12 year-old record of fellow Australian Derek Clayton by 16 seconds and launched a marvelous career. At the time, however, de Castella’s time was not recognized as a world record. More on this later.

9 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Running

Is running useful, or not so? Until what age can you run? Can you get rid of cellulite by running? The experts of Thebestessays tell you about all this and more. Prominent figures deserve top-notch performance, just like the...

Inside Running Podcast Episode 213: Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin

  This episode of the Inside Running Podcast is brought to you by PILLAR Performance – Australia’s first sports micronutrition brand – providing high-strength formulations to support optimal performance and recovery for endurance athletes. Available now at pillarperformance.com.au   Brady faces adverse...

Asbel Kiprop Interview: 2022 Comeback?

Most die hard track fans know of Asbel Kiprop.  The 2008 Olympic 1500m champ, and winner of three world championship 1500m titles (2011, 2013, 2015) is the third fastest 1500m runner of all-time with his 3:26.69 set in 2015. The controversial Kenyan was handed a four year doping ban when he tested positive to EPO in 2017. Kipop's ban is set to end in Febuary 2022. He has always maintained his innocence.

Pat Rafter and Zero Co Announces the “$10 Million Give-A-Thon” to Support Aussie Sport...

Sustainable body and home-care brand Zero Co has launched an initiative to support struggling grassroots and community organisations with a new fundraising model that helps raise much needed funds and stops single-use plastic from ending up in landfill. There...

4 Key Sessions from Annabelle Eastman competing for George Mason University, Virginia

  My name is Annabelle Eastman, I am 21 years old from Melbourne. I have just concluded my 3rd year in the US where I run and study at George Mason University in Virginia. The past year has probably been...
SURF COAST CENTURY

SURF COAST CENTURY COMES TO LIFE THIS WEEKEND

The 10th edition of the Surf Coast Century ultra marathon event comes to life this Saturday 4 December after being postponed twice due to COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions.

Victorian Milers Club : Back on Solid Ground

Every person who has ever climbed a ladder has experienced the feeling. Once you start to come down, your first step is blind, your foot searching for something solid. You’ve taken every precaution; you know you will find a sound footing, but it’s still a relief when you do.

6 Ways to Use the Knowledge of Poker Hand Rankings to Your Advantage

When playing poker, it is essential to have a good understanding of the poker hand rankings. Learning about which hands are more valuable than others can help you make more informed decisions about how to play your cards. Knowing...