Runner's Tribe

As winter blankets the northern hemisphere, trail and ultrarunners face a familiar dilemma: the absence of suitable hilly landscapes for training. Across diverse geographical regions, these athletes encounter trails buried under snow, icy patches, or muddy terrain, severely limiting their training options. For those eyeing mountainous events, this lack of terrain access poses a significant hurdle. Thankfully, experienced runners have devised effective strategies to maintain their mountain running prowess.

Preparing for a 100-mile race isn't solely about physical training; it's a mental marathon as much as a physical one. It demands confronting weaknesses and mastering mental resilience as much as physical endurance, a lesson learned during my own Leadville 100 journey. Here, are the three mental exercises pivotal in readying oneself for the daunting distance.

Ultramarathon runners, even seasoned ones, often face unexpected stomach challenges during races. Pushing limits in extreme conditions can swiftly turn a promising race into a digestive disaster when the body rejects fuel.

For those who missed the live broadcast of the 2023 Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon, a riveting showcase of athleticism and determination unfolded in the early hours of the day, showcasing stellar performances and unexpected challenges.

Hey ballers, it's Daniel Gercart, coming at you with a sneak peek into a game-changing gear piece that has been turning heads on the court – the Brooks Draft Hybrid Glove. Now, as a pro basketball player, my performance...

As rates of obesity, diabetes, anxiety, depression and loneliness reach staggering heights on university campuses, students are seeking out innovative solutions for nourishing mind, body and spirit in the midst of intense academic journeys. Campus running clubs have emerged...

Are you looking to take your athletic performance to the next level? If so, you're probably eager to explore every possible way to gain an edge. Well, what if we told you that your smartphone's apps could be the...

In an exhilarating showcase of athletic prowess, Sisay Lemma made marathon history at the renowned Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso, securing victory in record-breaking fashion with a phenomenal time of 2:01:48. His remarkable performance not only secured the top spot but also etched his name as the fourth fastest marathoner on the men's world all-time list, reaffirming the event's status as a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label.

If Courtney Dauwalter could bend the laws of time, her chosen expedition wouldn't be to an exotic epoch, but a rigorous venture back to the pioneering days of the American continent—a wagon train traverse reminiscent of the Oregon Trail. Her aim? To test her resilience in the face of adversity, to explore the untamed wilderness and see what resilience might flourish within her.

A recent report from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has cast a shadow over Kenyan athletics as Brenda Chebet, the reigning world under-20 1500m champion, finds herself among a group of athletes sanctioned for breaching anti-doping regulations.