Runner's Tribe

Tallahassee, USA; 11 January 2026 - Australian distance running is on top of the world today after Olympic medallist Jessica Hull anchored the nation to gold at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, leading strong results across the board...

A Column By Len Johnson Years ago, there were many sets of numbers I had committed to memory. The world all-time list of sub-2:10 marathoners, for example. The top 20 Australians (it helped that my own modest 2:19:32 was on that...

We’ve barely recovered from New Year’s Eve. And now we’re only a week away from a world cross-country. A common complaint among the more ‘mature’ – don’t call us old! - is that modern life moves too fast, but...

Virtual platforms have revolutionized the way runners connect and engage with each other. By creating spaces for shared experiences, these platforms complement traditional running clubs. The sense of community fostered through online interactions, such as those found on only spins...

Written by Michael Beisty Disclaimer: The author is not a qualified medical practitioner or accredited coach. The information provided is not intended as medical advice or to replace advice given by trained medical or allied health professionals or qualified coaches....

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Melbourne, Australia; 19 December 2025 - World champion and dual Olympic medallist Nicola Olyslagers has been awarded the Bruce McAvaney Award for Performance of the Year as part of the 2025 Australian Athletics Awards, recognised for her spectacular 2.04m...

By Sam Geddes - RT Melbourne runner Sarah Mitchell never thought she'd ditch her Nike Pegasus. Then she tried Tarkine. "I was skeptical," admits the 34 year old marathon runner from Brisbane. "Australian running shoes? I'd never heard of them. But...

Melbourne, Australia; 17 December 2025 - Australian Athletics (AA) and Little Athletics Australia (LAA) have today announced a significant step for the sport with agreement-in-principle to unify athletics at a national level. Following progress earlier this year to align the...

What is it with the marathon. Seems like every December a platoon of Australians heads off to Spain and someone – or two – produces an Australian record. Not just anywhere in Spain. Just as the rain in Spain stays...