Runners Tribe News Updates

It takes a (comparatively) long time for a discus thrown from one side of a field to fly through the air and come down some 75 metres distance from whence it was launched. It takes no time at all to spark a discussion. A year ago, Mykolas Alekna went to… 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. Brad escapes Canberra to the coast amid some good progress with his injuries.… Read more »

Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout delivered the fastest run of his career on Sunday, scorching the 200m in 19.84 seconds at the Australian Championships — albeit with a wind reading of +2.2 m/s, just over the legal limit. With his rival Lachie Kennedy disqualified for a false start, all eyes… Read more »

Peter Bol sets Australian 800m record on his way to victory at nationals! Men’s 800m Results: 1st Peter Bol – 1:43.79 (AUS Record, Champs Record, PB, Worlds Qualifier) 2nd Peyton Craig – 1:44.07 (PB, Worlds Qualifier) 3rd Luke Boyes – 1:44.50 (PB, Equals Worlds Qualifier) 4th Jack Lunn – 1:45.88… Read more »

In a large-scale study of almost 6,000 adult distance runners, the researchers discovered that women who ate less each day in total calories and fat were significantly more likely to sustain running-related injuries. In their injured states, female runners consumed 450 fewer calories (around 1900 kilojoules) and 20 grams less fat each… Read more »

New studies show that running marathons may temporarily sap the brain’s myelin — a fatty substance that covers and insulates nerve fibers — which could signal that the brain draws on its own structural resources for energy during extreme endurance activities. ​ An MRI scan study of marathon runners showed significantly reduced… Read more »

After missing Olympic selection for Paris 2024, 18-year-old Cameron Myers delivered a powerful statement by winning the 1500m title at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth. He took control of the race early and never looked back, clocking 3:34.39 to defeat Olympic picks Adam Spencer (3:34.57) and Oliver Hoare… Read more »

The 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth delivered thrilling, razor-thin finishes and rising stars, with both the men’s and women’s 100m finals decided by thousandths of a second. In the women’s 100m, national record holder Torrie Lewis defended her title in a dramatic finish, edging out 17-year-old Leah O’Brien by… Read more »

A column by Len Johnson Many years of following football teams – Queens Park Rangers, Melbourne Victory, Australia – has taught me one thing: always check the offside flag. Whether you’re leaping out of your seat with both arms thrown aloft, or slumping down with both arms wrapped around your head… Read more »

Australia’s top sprinters continued their push toward sub-10 second history at the Australian Open and U20 Athletics Championships in Perth, with Lachlan Kennedy clocking a blistering 10.00 seconds to become the second fastest Australian ever in legal conditions, behind Patrick Johnson. Rival Rohan Browning ran 10.07, setting up a fiery… Read more »