Sub 2:15 in Fukuoka – Q&A with Thomas Do Canto
Last Sunday, Australia's Thomas Do Canto clocked a 6 minute PB and a Commonwealth Games A-qualifier by running 2:14.59 at the Fukuoka marathon.
Runner's Tribe caught up with Tom for this Q&A.
Firstly congratulations on your outstanding sub 2:15 marathon...
On what planet is this not possible? – A column by Len Johnson
A column by Len Johnson - Runner's Tribe
In 1985, aided by nothing other than his own ambition, Steve Jones ran away from a field of the world’s top marathoners to win the Chicago marathon in 2:07:13.
Jones was white, Welsh...
GC2018 in good shape heading into 2018
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission (CoCom) today handed down its final review of planning for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).
Held bi-annually since 2014, the Coordination Commission is established by the CGF to ensure compliance with...
Willis Using Merrie Mile As Stepping Stone for 2018 Campaign
By Taylor Dutch, @taylordutch
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HONOLULU (07-Dec) — With two Olympic medals and eight appearances in global championships finals on his running resume, Nick Willis is ready to check off some of his last...
Perhaps Undertrained, Symmonds Still Optimistic About Marathon Debut In Honolulu
By Taylor Dutch, @taylordutch
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HONOLULU (07-Dec) -- Standing on the pristine ocean shore outside of the Outrigger Reef On The Beach Hotel, Nick Symmonds is poised despite the challenge that lies ahead of...
Bryce Anderson – A glimpse of the future – Feature by Jaryd Clifford
Bryce Anderson – A glimpse of the future - Feature by Jaryd Clifford - Runner's Tribe
”I know I’m not the most talented runner in the world. I’m a grinder. I can hurt.”
In the mountains, a lone runner pounds the...
Kirui, Kiplagat Set To Defend Boston Marathon Titles
By David Monti, @d9monti
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(06-Dec) -- Reigning Boston Marathon champions, Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat of Kenya, have committed to defending their titles at the 2018 edition of the world's oldest, continuously run...
Athletics New Zealand Launches 2018 International Series
Athletics New Zealand has announced the 2018 Athletics New Zealand International Series. The series of five events across four cities will showcase New Zealand’s best athletes, taking on top international competition ahead of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold...
Eyes On The Stars, Feet On The Ground – A Column By Mark Tucker
A Column By Mark Tucker - Runner's Tribe
“A realistic goal is a silly goal... I want to set a goal that seems like a stretch, something that seems a little out of reach... I look at the finish line....
Ireland’s Paul Robinson Breaks Record For Fastest Ever Antarctic Mile (4 mins 17.9 secs)
Amazing footage Ireland's Paul Robinson running the Antarctica Mile in 4 mins 17.9 secs. The event took place on 25th November 2017 at Union Glacier, Antarctica, and was held in conjunction with the annual Antarctic Ice Marathon. pic.twitter.com/vCEkA16kjA
— Richard...