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7 Effective Solutions To Lose Weight Without Going To The Gym

It is a known fact that if you want to lose weight, you will have to eat right and exercise. Yet, there are people who are not happy with the exercising part. Most people lead very busy lives with...

Let’s hope they’ve got somewhere to go | A column by Len Johnson

First, let’s have the good news. And, yes, even in these bad times there is still some good news. Five Australian athletes – world champion javelinist Kelsey-Lee Barber, walkers Dane Bird-Smith and Jemima Montag, and runners Jessica Hull and Stewart...

Donavan Brazier Injured: Cuts Season Short

The men to beat in global 800m running has cut his season short, thanks to a nagging case of Plantar Fasciits in his right foot. The 23 year old American 800m specialist has won 10 races in a row, including most recently the Monaco Diamond League (1:43.15WL) and Stockholm Diamond League events (1:43.76).

Inside Running Podcast Episode 147: Noel Thatcher

Brad ticks along, covering the ground easily then goes into plover research. Julian spends the week recovering from a marathon simulation workout. Brady gets through his workouts in torrid conditions ahead of the Half Marathon time trial. London Marathon Elite Field formally...

‘My 5 Greatest Moments of All-Time in Athletics’ | By Genevieve Gregson

Being an athlete of this sport for so many years, I grew up drawing my inspiration from results I would read about in the news. I can’t say I always thought I would be an Olympic or World Champs...

6 Gift Ideas for Someone That Completed Their First Marathon

You know what they say, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." So maybe your friend or family member is in the latter camp and has completed their first marathon!...

Jon Rankin: the sub-4 Miler who Survived Terminal kidney Disease

Jon Rankin's story is movie worthy stuff. On April 9, 2005, he became the 17th African American in history to run a sub 4-minute mile. After graduating from UCLA, he was sponsored by Nike and trained and raced in the US and Europe in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, eventually earning an alternate spot in the 1500 meters.

Inside Running Podcast Episode 146: Jess Hull | Monaco Diamond League Recap

Brad combines running with relief teaching and has a theory on hip muscle tightness. Julian reveals what he’s been hiding off Strava in this week’s training for the London Marathon. Brady searches for the pop in the legs and has a...

The Importance of Patience – with Olympian Kara Goucher

Go Be More chats with two-time Olympian and World Championships silver medalist Kara Goucher about the ups and downs of her career and how she’s working to improve the sport today.

5 Key Points to Being a Top Athlete | By Genevieve Gregson

There is a lot that goes into being a top athlete in your chosen sport. Aside from the obvious ones like talent, persistence, a supportive training environment, and a knowledgeable coach, I have learnt over the years that there...