Runner's Tribe

In the current landscape of fitness and technological progress, the arena of health data has become remarkably accessible. Most GPS timepieces now incorporate heart rate monitoring as a standard feature, offering valuable insights into how your heart reacts to the rigors of running. Nevertheless, it's only natural for runners to ponder whether their heart rate during exercise falls within the realm of health and safety. Recently, we connected with Dr. Dan Augustine, a distinguished sports cardiologist, to elucidate some of the frequently raised queries concerning running and heart rate.

In a striking display of determination, Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic marathon champion, has unequivocally quashed any uncertainties about her future by securing a third-world half marathon title in Riga. At 30 years of age, she remains a potent presence on the global stage.

In a startling development, Titus Ekiru, a highly-acclaimed marathon champion, has been slapped with a ten-year suspension from the world of athletics due to his involvement in a major doping controversy. Ekiru, widely acknowledged as the sixth-fastest marathon runner in history, found himself embroiled in a precarious situation after failing two separate urine tests for banned substances in 2021, coinciding with his triumphs in the Milan and Abu Dhabi Marathons.

In an ongoing saga within the Ingebrigtsen family, the trio of Norwegian athlete brothers finds themselves entangled in a protracted feud with their patriarch and former coach, Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Recent events have seen this internal discord escalate to new heights, with the Norwegian Athletics Association vetoing Gjert's participation in upcoming marquee events, such as the World Indoor Athletics Championships and the Paris Olympics. This development follows Gjert's earlier withdrawal from mentoring his sons, Jakob, Filip, and Henrik, citing health concerns.

It's been an eventful four-year interval since the internationally renowned marathon sensation, Eliud Kipchoge, graced the bustling streets of Shanghai. Hailing from Kenya and a double Olympic gold medalist, Kipchoge is universally acclaimed as the preeminent marathon runner of our era. He continues to display unwavering dedication in his mission to disseminate the ardor for running and engage with local running enthusiasts.

The contest for medals at the sharp end of the 40th edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on October 29 promises both exciting and fast competition. Last year’s men’s champion Brimin Misoi renews his rivalry with runner-up Samwel Mailu, the latter arriving in Frankfurt with recent outstanding form. Among the challengers to both Kenyans should be Guye Adola. The Ethiopian has a personal best of 2:03:46 which makes him among the fastest ever lining up for the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon.

Kiwi middle-distance runner, Samuel Tanner, is well known to those who dig their 1500m running.  A 3:31 1500m guy (finishing 6th at the 2022 Comm. Games), Tanner is a previous collegiate 1500m record holder over 1500m.  Fresh off a semi-final...

This week’s episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by On. On Track Night Series takes over the Zatopek:10 this December in Melbourne. Visit OnTrackNights.com for more information.

This week’s episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by On. On Track Night Series takes over the Zatopek:10 this December in Melbourne. Visit OnTrackNights.com for more information. Prominent figures deserve top-notch performance, just like the exceptional Tarkine...

Entries have opened for the 2024 Margaret River Ultra Marathon, with organisers Rapid Ascent announcing a NEW inclusion of a 42km trail marathon to the event program.