Running for Weight Loss: How to Start, Progress, and See Results
Running is one of the most effective forms of exercise for losing weight. It burns calories quickly, can be done anywhere, and has multiple health benefits beyond just weight loss. For those looking to shed pounds, incorporating running into...
Knee Injury Recovery Tips For Runners
There is nothing more exhilarating than going for a run out in the open. Not only is running a great exercise, it also strengthens your muscles, helps you lose weight, and uplifts your mood, among other benefits.
However, constant running...
The week (almost) everything happened: A column by Len Johnson
Time is marked out in finite units – seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc. But neither time nor events seem to work out that way. Sometimes nothing much seems to be happening. Other times everything seems to be happening at...
NADA Imposes Eight-Year Ban on Indian Athlete Nirmala Sheoran for Doping Violation
The National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) Disciplinary Panel has recently announced that Nirmala Sheoran, a 28-year-old Indian 400-meter runner who competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, could be banned for eight years. The reason for the disciplinary action is that she tested positive for testosterone and anabolic androgenic steroids, two drugs known to enhance performance.
Athlete Sarah Chepchirchir Faces Eight-Year Ban for Second Anti-Doping Offense
The 39-year-old Kenyan runner Sarah Chepchirchir has been suspended for eight years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for her second anti-doping rule violation. She was previously banned from 2019 until 2023.
Cheptegei Anticipates Final Run Before Paris Olympics
Uganda's accomplished runner, Joshua Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic 5,000m champion and record holder for 5,000m and 10,000m, is eagerly anticipating the Belfast 5km and Mile Road Race on June 9th. This event is strategically placed as his ultimate competition before defending his title at the upcoming Paris Games.
Australian Athletes Handed Chance to Shine Ahead of the Olympic Games
The 2024 Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational has emerged as a beacon of hope for Australian athletes dreaming of competing in the Olympic Games next summer.
The Warehouse has been elevated to a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet - made...
Claudia Hollingsworth Beats a Stacked 800m Field in Melbourne
18-year-old Claudia Hollingsworth was patient but perfect in the Women’s 800m at the Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne last night, executing a flawless final lap to shatter her second consecutive Australian Under 20 record in the space of a week and clock 1:59.81 – torching a field of Australian and international talent.
McSweyn Outkicks Wightman at the Maurie Plant Meet
Australia’s middle distance talent reigned supreme at the Maurie Plant Meet - Melbourne tonight, with Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn outkicking former 1500m world champ Jake Wightman.
Inside Running Podcast Episode 328: Vale Kelvin Kiptum | Adelaide Invitational | Australian Indoor...
Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder of Kenya aged 24 has died in a road accident alongside his coach, Gervais Hakizimana of Rwanda who was the national record holder in the steeplechase. Kiptum burst onto the athletics scene with his record debut in the 2022 Valencia Marathon in 2:01:35, then went to set the course record at the 2023 London Marathon in 2:01:25 before becoming the first man to run under two hours and one minute with his performance of 2:00:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, which was just ratified as the world record just last week. He was set for an attempt to run under two hours at this year’s Rotterdam Marathon.