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College Days | A column by Molly Huddle

I remember walking into the Cross Country Coach’s office at Notre Dame as an 8th grader. My Dad, a former Notre Dame track guy himself and a lifelong ND fan had brought our family to a football game in...

Summer Olympics 2020 become 2021 Olympics

We’re certain you’ve heard that the 2020 Summer Olympics will now be held in 2021. In fact, the entire itinerary has been pushed by back exactly 12 months. The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin on 23 July 2021...

Trail Running Series goes Virtual: Physical Distancing, Socially Uniting

Rapid Ascent is excited to launch the 2020 Trail Running Series presented by MINI Countryman with entries opening for two virtual races to be held on June 14 and July 12. Participants can enter either 5km, 10km or 15km races over whatever course they have access to whilst respecting social distancing rules. Then at 9:00am on race morning, competitors set off to complete their race, knowing that all other entrants are running at the exact same time as well.

RT Virtual Runs presents: Sunrise Beach Run, 60mins | Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria

Take a Virtual Tour with 2 x Olympian David McNeill. https://vimeo.com/417060570

3 Compelling Reasons Why People Need To Walk More Often

As society switches more towards a technological stance, physical activity is becoming less and less common. This is not a good thing either as walking and getting outside can provide a plethora of health benefits and improve your daily...

A near thing on the road, but no-one near | A column by Len...

I can’t remember whether Ingrid Kristiansen called me, or I called her. But there was a phone call in March, 1988, the week before the women’s world 15km road race championship in Adelaide. Kristiansen was training at Falls Creek in...

Putting Up a Running Event? Here’s How You can Promote It

There is no substitute for working out when it comes to staying healthy. Being active helps improve our physical shape, as well as improve our mood, mental health, and self esteem. The importance to your health is especially important,...

How to start running on a regular basis

Running is a great way to have your recommended physical work out. It helps in cutting and maintaining weight and enhances your overall health and wellbeing. Through running you can meet and make friends. Running contributes a large percentage...

5 Reasons Why You Should Start Running

There are many good reasons why you should run on a daily basis. Some people do it to lose weight, others to join a marathon; others run to boost their health and there are those who do it to...

7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Marathon

Running or joining a marathon is a somewhat a personal challenge to aspire towards. Some people will join a marathon to test their limits or improve on them. Others will do so to raise awareness for a charity, lose...