Runner's Tribe

The Boris Hanzekovic Memorial in Zagreb witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism, as world records tumbled and athletes left their mark in this prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event.

In the 42nd running of the New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile, which took place in New York on September 10th, Scottish athletes triumphed in the men's and women's professional divisions. Josh Kerr, the current World Athletics 1500m champion, won the race in 3:47.9, the fastest winning time in this competition in 28 years, to wrap up his 2023 campaign. Jemma Reekie demonstrated her tactical understanding by finishing the race in 4:19.4, after having just finished sixth in the 800 meters at the World Athletics Championships. As the race went on, the competition got trickier because of recurrent downpours that drenched the route.

The autumn road running season sprang to life on Sunday, September 10th, as Agnes Ngetich, a 22-year-old Kenyan athlete, etched her name into the annals of running history at the Transylvania 10km race in Romania. Ngetich delivered an awe-inspiring performance, clocking an astonishing time of 29 minutes and 24 seconds, setting a new women-only world 10km record.

In a poignant conclusion to his illustrious career, Mo Farah celebrated as one of Britain's most exceptional athletes of all time, marking the end of an era with a fourth-place finish in his final race at the Great North Run. The 40-year-old four-time Olympic champion found himself trailing early in the renowned 13.1-mile race, a captivating journey from Newcastle to South Shields. As the dust settled, he crossed the finish line, a full three minutes and 30 seconds behind Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola, who seized victory with an impressive time of 59 minutes and 58 seconds.

The Surf Coast Century ultra marathon is gearing up for its 12th edition this Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Anglesea, Victoria. With an impressive 1300 participants, the event has firmly established itself as a must-do ultra trail marathon in Australia, drawing elite runners and relay teams from around the country.

It is crucial to investigate the underlying psychological dynamics motivating long-distance runners' resolve in the modern world, where the attractiveness of endurance sports is expanding. The International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology recently published an investigation that sheds light on the complex relationship between extreme complications from ultramarathons, stays in intensive care units, exercise dependency, and the unique personality traits of athletes. This analysis highlights the fact that, despite trail and ultrarunning being frequently seen as admirable endeavors, some athletes push these hobbies to the limit, leading to serious medical consequences.

Brussels, September 7-8, 2023 - The Brussels Diamond League played host to an exhilarating display of athletic prowess as Addy Wiley etched her name in the annals of history by surpassing Jenny Simpson's long-standing collegiate record. Meanwhile, Laura Muir and Shericka Jackson electrified the spectators with their breathtaking performances.

The 22-year-old Norwegian phenom Jakob Ingebrigtsen has written his name into the history of track and field with an astounding show of athletic greatness. By shattering the long-standing world record for the 2000 meters held by Hicham El Guerrouj, he accomplished this incredible feat. Ingebrigtsen's persistent drive and great power showed brilliantly during the breathtaking performance that took place in front of the glowing lights at the Memorial Van Damme meet in Brussels.

Tokyo Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn has stamped his authority on Australian middle distance running once again, shattering Craig Mottram’s 17-year-old Oceania 2000m record, while World Championships silver medallist Eleanor Patterson sailed to third place at the penultimate Diamond League meet of the year in the Brussels, Belgium.

Running, an ancient sport that goes back to the roots of human civilization, offers a thrilling combination of raw athleticism and tactical strategy. But as with any competition, running events present both opportunities and pitfalls for those looking to...