Runner's Tribe

I first met Nic in my home city of Perth in October 2016. Nic was in town to do a talk for Athletics WA. It was during a lunch shared with Nic that I started to feel like my decision was less risky than I first anticipated. His training philosophy made sense to me, and the way he spoke so highly of his athletes made me want to become a part of the MTC stable even more.

Michael Roeger is up there with the toughest people on the planet. As many of you already know, Roegs just broke his own T46 marathon world record and smashed the 2:20 barrier along the way. We had the pleasure...

Tim O'Shaughnessy remembers with Brady the life of Maurie Plant and his impact in the global athletic scene both as an agent, manager and as someone who had a profound impact on the world of athletics. https://www.runnerstribe.com/len-johnson-articles/maurie-plant-a-column-by-len-johnson/ Brad cracks the ton...

The first time I encountered Maurie Plant was at the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. I heard Maurie before I saw him (a not uncommon occurrence over the next 43 years). I was on the concourse just inside the ticket entrance,...

Whether you are planning to have a running event or a general indoor meetup, you have to create a solid plan for it to be a success. In the runup to the event, you will need to team up...

It’s unfortunate that we live in times where there are two extremes when it comes to lifestyles- you’re either super active and workout 6 days a week, or you’re a workaholic who simply doesn’t have time to pay attention...

Sports wagering isn’t just about picking a winner—it’s about making smart, informed decisions that lead to long-term profitability. One of the most critical skills for a successful bettor is the ability to identify value bets. These are wagers where...

Coming off the second fastest marathon of all time during the BMW Berlin Marathon this fall, Kenenisa Bekele has set a new goal for himself and will join the world’s fastest men in the streets of London. Kenenisa will join teammates Eliud Kipchoge and Mule Wasihun, who finished 3rd during last year’s race.

Almost 68 years ago, an athlete was plucked from obscurity to represent Australia in the marathon at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games. Amazing. More amazing still was the fact that the athlete in question, Claude Smeal, was serving with the...

The World Athletics working group investigating the Nike road racing shoes which have revolutionised marathon and road racing times, is still deliberating over what limits to place on the carbon plate and foam technology and is unlikely to implement a complete widespread ban.