Runners Tribe News Updates

It has been 40 years since British distance legend Steve Cram's epic first sub-3.30 1500m run on the 16th of July 1985 in Nice, France. In what was one of the classic distance clashes of the era, Cram held off Moroccan Said Aouita to win in 3.29.67 to break countryman Steve… Read more »

Zurich, Switzerland, August 4th, 2025 – Swiss sportswear brand On is proud to announce the signing of six exceptionally talented former NCAA athletes to professional contracts, marking a significant step in their athletic journeys from collegiate dominance to the global stage. The six athletes joining the On professional roster are: Tapiwanashe Makarawu, Nathaniel Ezekiel, Johnny Brackins… Read more »

EUGENE, ORE. — Noah Lyles ran 19.63 seconds to win the men’s 200 meters at the U.S. Trials, but it was what followed, not what led up to the finish, that ignited debate. As he crossed the line just ahead of rival Kenny Bednarek, Lyles turned to look directly at… Read more »

EUGENE, ORE. — The 800 meters has long been a domain of patience, strategy, and maturity. On Sunday, it was upended by a teenager. Cooper Lutkenhaus, a 16-year-old high school sophomore, ran 1:42.27 to finish second at the U.S. Olympic Trials, qualifying for next month’s World Championships in Tokyo. In… Read more »

Talk about come in from the cold. This week, Wednesday 30 July, the Parliament gave a belated welcome home for the Moscow 1980 Australian Olympic team. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave the welcome. Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley concurred (not without demur; see later). ‘Albo’ did not name check… Read more »

Written by Ben Traynor, for Runner’s Tribe The ASICS Gel-Kayano series has long been the gold standard in stability running shoes. Version 30 marked a turning point shedding the traditional medial post in favour of a broader base and ASICS’ new 4D Guidance System. It was bold, maximal, and a… Read more »

This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Sam Clifford is this week’s guest host and fills in on training for… Read more »

Are you determined to crush your next PB without getting sidelined by injury? We all know that feeling when you’ve got your running mojo on. Everything’s clicking, and you just WANT to run. But then life happens. More than half of runners will experience an injury that derails their training… Read more »

By Ben Traynor | Runner’s Tribe | July 31, 2025 In a landmark policy shift, World Athletics has announced that all female track and field athletes will be required to undergo a once-in-a-lifetime genetic test to confirm their biological sex in order to compete in world-ranking competitions. The rule comes… Read more »

This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration,  their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Matt Clowes returns to the show, calling in from his holiday in Portugal… Read more »