Runner's Tribe

Brian Morgan is one of those endurance athletes who just kept on keeping on. His career is impressive and though some of his best performances were swamped by the rapid improvement in Australian distance running from the mid 1970s onwards, they are revered by Newcastle locals who raced during that era. Brian’s name crops up everywhere in the NSW and Australian distance racing scenes, across all disciplines: track, road, cross country, mountain running, fun runs and club association events.

OPPs are the glue that holds everything together as the mature distance runner faces the inevitable setbacks that will occur. They are the bedrock for determination, for it is all too easy to give in or give up.

Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, passed away at 29 due to medical complications. Barber, known for his exceptional talent, died at his home in Kingwood, Texas. Despite health issues, he remained a kind-hearted person who put others ahead of himself, according to his agent, Paul Doyle.

Have you ever felt like your body was holding you back from performing at your peak, even if you put in long hours of training? Most athletes experience nagging aches, stiffness, or injuries at some point that hamper their...

This weekend, the spotlight shifts to Parliament Hill as Hugo Milner, a hopeful contender for the Olympic triathlon, takes on the London International Cross Country. Despite his dedication to swim-bike-run ambitions, Milner contemplates the prospect of competing in the World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade later this year.

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Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Molly Huddle, a seasoned athlete with experiences in World Championships and Olympic races, achieved success by clinching the women's 10k title at the Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series on Sunday morning. Huddle, recognized for holding national records in the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, and half-marathon events, completed the race in 34:30, setting the stage for her participation in the approaching United States Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando.

A star-studded lineup of athletes poised to captivate viewers worldwide will be unveiled at the ORLEN Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland, and the Millrose Games in New York. Get ready for an exciting demonstration of athletic power.

  Luke Mathews is best known for his bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games 800m. But, as many will know, there was a period there around 2018 to 2020 when Luke was close to unbeatable on the domestic scene. But...

Olympic women’s marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir, and last year’s men’s winner, Benard Kibet are just the first two of what is expected to be a constellation of stars at the Ras Al Khaimah Half-Marathon on Saturday, February 24.