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Weight training has been a key component of my training program for the majority of my career. I can’t say that I enjoy the gym, as I much prefer the running components to my training, however I believe it...

You often hear that regular exercise is one of the foundations for a long and healthy life. This fact is supported by science; when comparing active individuals to those living sedentary lives, the latter are usually more prone to...

Canberra, Australia; March 25 2021 –  Dual world champion Jaryd Cliffordand Rio Olympian Linden Hall have lead the charge at the Canberra Track Classic tonight, breaking a world record and clocking an Olympic qualifier respectively at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Forty-two years after his death, Steve Prefontaine continues to inspire countless runners around the world who aim to emulate his fierce competitiveness, toughness and fearless front running racing style. The charismatic Oregonian was such an enigma he was sometimes classed the ‘James Dean of track and field.’ Like his Hollywood counterpart, Pre died in a car crash at just 24 years of age. All these years later,  Pre still remains the most celebrated runner in American history. As Alberto Salazar put it - “He made running cool.” Runner’s Tribe spent countless hours researching the training behind this American idol, spoke to inside sources, old training partners and those who actually knew Pre, in real life.  Below is the most detailed account of Pre’s training ever published.

Note: The Landy Era, by Len Johnson, is available for purchase from the Runner's Tribe bookstore. Help support Len Johnson and Runner's Tribe, providing running content on this platform since 2008. 

In February, Rodger Kwemoi shocked a very strong field to win the Kenyan Cross country title, booking himself a slot to the African Cross Country Championships. But for close observers of the sport, Kwemoi wasn’t a new name. He is a 10,000m specialist, he has a Commonwealth bronze medal at the distance. He is a former U20 world champion and in 2019 he finished fourth at the world championships. The 24 year old finished second in 5000m at the Athletics Kenya’s first track and field meet and told Enda that although the race was very competitive and tough, he was pleased with the outcome. We had a chat with him about the race and more:

Many sportsmen have college degrees. However, not all successful athletes can boast of being a graduate. Who are those people? Is there any chance to become a true professional without a college degree? Find the answers to these questions...

This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by New Balance. The global athletic leader is excited to announce an update to their Fresh Foam X range, the Fresh Foam 1080v11. The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11...

Australian company, Box Altitude, specialising in the development of altitude sleep and training systems, is pleased to announce a partnership with Team Jumbo-Visma, the number one ranked World Tour Cycling Team, over the next two years.

In this extensive Runner’s Tribe series the world’s best ultra and trail runners share their training. Every few days we will be posting a new athletes’ weekly program during a peak training period. Next up we have undoubtedly one...