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Running Shoe Review: Nike Zoom Pegasus 37

We are back with the one of the most successful daily trainers of all-time, the Nike Pegasus. Nike’s Peg 37 comes with some significant changes from the 36. Namely, the use of React Foam throughout, instead of Nike’s Cushlon foam used in the 36. There is also an extra 2mm of cushioning, and changes made to the outsole. We took our pair through 160km of road and trails.

Jake Wightman’s Speed Experiment Pays Dividends

26 year old Scottish middle distance runner, Jake Wightman, has had a fruitful 2020. After Covid-19 disrupted his Olympic and European Championship campaigns, Wightman went into a period of training, and experimented with more speed work. It's a strategy that has paid off for the Edinburgh based athlete. In Monaco, August 14 2020, Wightman stormed to 2nd on the all-time UK rankings list clocking 3:29.47. Only Mo Farah remains in front of Wightman, with this 3:28.81 set in 2013. It propels Wightman past some very famous names; Steve Cram, Steve Ovett, and of course Sebastian Coe.

Caster Semenya Loses Testosterone Appeal

The two-time Olympic 800m champion, Castor Semenya, has lost her legal appeal against track and field rules that limit female runners' naturally high testosterone levels, it was announced Tuesday.

Tips to Maintain a Sound Mind | A column by 2 X Olympian Jessica...

The mind, like the body requires ongoing T.L.C to remain healthy. It took me about three decades and a few key moments to fully appreciate this : )  London’s 2012 Olympic Games was one of these moments.  The anticipation and excitement...

Inside Running Podcast Episode 149 featuring Ellie Pashley

This episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly brought to you by New Balance. Visit www.newbalance.com.au Julian starts his recovery break and explores life as a surfer. Brad pulls on old 4%’s for tempo work and gets called out on his...

McSweyn Challenges in Ostrava, Another PB for Ramsden, Muir and Ingebrigtsen Win Again

Nic Bideau's Melbourne Track Club athletes have had another strong hit out in Europe. At the Ostrava Golden Spike meet, Bideau had four of his charges competing in what is considered one of the most prestigious events of the year.

Running Shoe Reviews: HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7

Hoka's Bondi 7 encapsulates all that the brand Hoka One One is about, better than perhaps any other shoe.  High stack heights, metarocker midsole geometry and oh so soft midsole foam.  Runner's Tribe took the Bondi 7's through about 150km of road and light trails, below is our unpaid for review.

3 Smart Innovations that Make Indoor Biking Fun

Exercise bikes have been around for quite a while, and are to be found in every gym. They are also perfect for people wishing to keep fit at home, safely tucked away from cold weather, slippery ice, heavy traffic...

How Emma Coburn Warms-Up Prior to Every Run

Emma Coburn is America's best female steeplechaser of all-time. Winning gold at the 2017 World Athletics Championships, Coburn is the first American to do so. Her 3000m steeplechase PB is 9:02.35, an American record. Below, Emma shared on her Youtube channel her warm-up routine. It's full with nuggets of wisdom, for runners of all abilities.

5 Key Yoga Poses for the Time Poor Runner

Yoga or stretching routines are vital for runners' of all abilities and ages. For the time poor runner, here are 5 key exercises that are bound to help.