Runner's Tribe

What a race that was last week (Thursday 22). Cameron Myers leads home a stellar 1500 metres field - including 2022 world champion Jake Wightman – runs the fastest time ever by an Australian man on Australian soil, leads six other Australians and four internationals, under 3:40.c

Glasgow, United Kingdom; 1 March 2024: The Australian athletics team will have more than just medals on their mind at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend, with six of Australia’s top tier talent sizing themselves up against their international counterparts on the eve of the Olympic Games.

Lifetime runners are a rare breed. I certainly was not able to manage it, the selfishness of the commitment dousing the fire of competitive desire and the level of dedication that lifetime running entails. Though a flicker remained through midlife, primed to become a raging inferno once I was ready again. I have come back to running, and I will not, cannot, let it go. This may sound melodramatic, and it is, quietly so, representing the flourish of commitment to a running life that faltered and is now renewed.

Cameron Myers wins the 1500m at NSW Milers Meet at Bankstown in an Olympic Qualifier of 3:33.30, with Jesse Hunt running a breakout 3:33.64 just off the Qualifier with Jake Wightman of Great Britain in third at a stacked field.

In anticipation of this Sunday's Tokyo Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, the esteemed Kenyan marathoner, has touched down in Tokyo, eyeing his second triumph in the Japanese capital within a three-year span.

The world witnessed the tragic loss of 24-year-old Kelvin Kiptum on February 11, taking with him the hope of being the first person to finish a competitive marathon in under two hours. Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, considers Kiptum's remarkable accomplishments and the significant influence he may have had on the sports world as the world mourns the passing of this remarkable Kenyan athlete.

In a momentous decision set to redefine the landscape of track and field, the World Athletics Council has approved an innovative proposal poised to transform the summer athletics season from 2025 onwards.

As we embark on the journey of 2024, the running shoe market witnesses a wave of innovation, promising an exhilarating year for enthusiasts of the sport. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual runner, choosing the right pair of shoes is pivotal to achieving optimal performance. This comprehensive guide explores the leading running shoes of 2024, showcasing the cutting-edge technologies and features that have captured the attention and admiration of the running community.

Rico Rogers on Training at Altitude for Elite Runners Altitude training has always been a hot topic for middle distance and distance runners. Many of the world’s best runners spend large chunks of the year at altitude, sucking in that...

Canberra, Australia; 28 February 2024 - World class athletics will hit the nation’s capital this weekend, with the Chemist Warehouse Summer Series rolling on with the Canberra Track Classic and Australian Cross Country Selection trials taking place over two days.