Runner's Tribe

A column by Len Johnson From the time I started following Australian athletics seriously – lost in the mists of time, but probably the 1970s – there’s been one constant helping my research: Paul Jenes and his Australian lists. Jenesy, as...

Achieving successful and sustainable weight loss demands a comprehensive approach that combines healthy eating, regular physical activity, and lifestyle changes. With the bombardment of fad diets and weight-loss gimmicks, it can be challenging to discern what truly works. This...

So, what’s the deal with the 1500 metres then? Specifically, the men’s 1500 metres. And let’s not forget the mile - if it ever went away. I thought I caught a glimpse of it in Oslo and Eugene recently...

MONACO — Beneath the twilight canopy of Stade Louis II, the world’s finest track athletes converged for a night of high-stakes brilliance at the Monaco Diamond League. What unfolded was not just a meet — but a masterclass in...

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, investing in quality running gear can be quite costly. Yet, there are effective strategies to keep expenses in check, and you have what you need to hit the ground running. By...

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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon lowered her own 1500m world record to 3:48.68 at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, improving on her previous mark of 3:49.04 set in Paris in 2024. The reigning Olympic champion used her trademark finishing...

Written by Len Johnson “Take me back. Take me way, way, way back,” Van Morrison intones in the opening lines of On Hyndford Street, the poem/song reminiscing on his musical influences growing up in Belfast. Morrison’s timeline goes back to the...

Written by Michael Beisty ‘The less we interfere with the natural movements of our feet, the better we are going to perform, so shoes have to be avoided which promise to cushion and control what fits inside them in accordance...

When the gun went off at sunrise, the Western States 100 men’s field took off in a tight pack, showing few hints of the drama to come. By the time they crested the first ridge, 29-year-old Caleb Olson had...