Runner's Tribe

Let'sile Tebogo, the Botswana sprinter who clinched the silver medal in the 100m event at the World Championships, is buoyant about the potential of African sprinters in the forthcoming track season leading up to the Paris Olympics in 2024.

The anticipation is palpable as the track and field world gears up for the commencement of the 2024 Diamond League season. On Saturday, April 20th, all eyes will be on China as the prestigious series opens its doors at the Xiamen Diamond League.

Femke Bol, the renowned athlete from the Netherlands, has affirmed her participation in the forthcoming Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships, where she will strive to retain her crown in the women’s 400m hurdles. Scheduled to unfold from June 7th to 12th, these championships mark a significant event in the world of track and field.

Adam Bishop, the General Manager of Growth and Development for Athletics Australia, joins the show to talk about their new junior initiative, Next Athletics. Adam goes into detail the research that went into developing the program, what it aims to do in driving physical literacy and participation for children aged 3-12 years old, the format and how it will engage their motivation, how parents get involved and the plans for future expansion.

Professional running requires proper stamina, endurance, and strength levels for an athlete to maximize the performance level for covering long distances and recovering from fatigue quickly. With proper body levels, they can avoid several injuries preventing them from going...

Lace up your shoes and mark your calendars because the revamped Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race is back and better than ever for solo runners on November 15th to 17th, 2024.

The Vienna City Marathon could turn into a race for records and Olympic dreams next Sunday. If weather conditions are suitable the women’s course record of 2:20:59 is expected be attacked and may be even the 2:05:08 men’s course best could come under threat. Additionally a number of runners will chase Olympic qualification at Austria’s most prestigious road race. Organisers of the 41st Vienna City Marathon, which is a World Athletics Elite Label event, have registered a total of over 41,000 entries. More than 10,000 of them are marathon runners. 

Ramona witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism as Cuba's Yaime Perez triumphed at the Oklahoma Throws Series meeting, delivering a remarkable discus throw of 73.09 meters. This achievement marks the longest throw in the world since 1989 and stands as a testament to Perez's exceptional talent.

In the vibrant streets of Boston, amidst the rhythmic pounding of feet on pavement, the 2024 Boston Marathon unfolded with moments of unparalleled athleticism and historic achievement. As participants pushed their limits throughout the day, the race witnessed the crowning of champions who left an indelible mark on Boylston Street.

As runners or treadmill users, we know that the correct soundtrack can make or break a run. But having the right running headphones to encourage beats is just as vital. Markets are full of possibilities, making it easy to...