Article by Benita Willis: 4 x Olympian, Aussie marathon record holder, World Champion & head coach at Lace Up Running.
It’s a strange year in many people’s lives and in some cases, has thrown our routine out the window for months! During this time, many of us have developed bad...
Forty-two years after his death, Steve Prefontaine continues to inspire countless runners around the world who aim to emulate his fierce competitiveness, toughness and fearless front running racing style.
The charismatic Oregonian was such an enigma he was sometimes classed the ‘James Dean of track and field.’ Like his Hollywood counterpart, Pre died in a car crash at just 24 years of age.
All these years later, Pre still remains the most celebrated runner in American history. As Alberto Salazar put it - “He made running cool.”
Runner’s Tribe spent countless hours researching the training behind this American idol, spoke to inside sources, old training partners and those who actually knew Pre, in real life. Below is the most detailed account of Pre’s training ever published.
A question I am asked about more often than not is about my diet as an athlete. I constantly receive messages from female athletes about what I eat to fuel my body and if I periodise my eating habits depending on my season. I must start this article by...
Training of Robert de Castella
"To break the (Australian) record requires an athlete with a number of very specific attributes. Firstly, they need to have the right physiology and ability. Secondly, they need to avoid injuries. And thirdly, they need to be tough and committed enough to go overseas and...
“There are lots of elements to running a successful marathon and I’ll bet insights into them are woven throughout all of the interviews in this book!” – Lisa Ondieki
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Lisa Ondieki certainly rates as Australia’s top female marathoner, her 1988 Olympic silver medal...
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“A lot of people thought I was crazy with the training that I undertook, and maybe I was.” - Derek Clayton
In 2017 Runner’s Tribe published a book referred to as ‘The Bible of Australian Marathon Running’. This 347-page paperback publication interviews Australia’s...
In 2017 Runner’s Tribe published a book referred to as ‘The Bible of Australian Marathon Running’. This 347-page paperback publication interviews Australia’s 10 fastest ever female and male marathon runners, and dives deep into their training, race preparation, diet and much more.
In this exclusive feature article for Runner’s Tribe Addict, we bring you some of the coolest snippets from the book; we take a look at some of these amazing athlete’s favourite sessions.
Athletes studied:
Lee Troop - Something to Prove
Lisa Weightman - More than just a Marathoner
Pat Carroll - The True Competitor
Benita Willis - Our Fastest Ever
Derek Clayton - Leading the Way
Robert de Castella - ‘Deeks’ de Master
Steve Moneghetti - The Inspiration of a Generation
Lisa Ondieki - Track & Mileage: To the Extreme
Brad Camp - Complete Dedication
Jessica Trengove - Genuinely Inspiring
This article was written with the help from Snell's classic book, NO BUGLES NO DRUMS
Profile
Snell won three Olympic gold medals during his career, including winning both the 800 and 1500 metres at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Born: 17 December 1938, Opunake, New Zealand
Died: 12 December 2019, Dallas, Texas,...
As an athlete, nothing is more important than maintaining good health and overall wellness. You need to take care of your body, mind, and spirit for you to perform well out there on the pitch or field. Here are 8 expert health tips you may need to take a...
‘A Body Built on Pain’
The Training of Herb Elliott
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“I find that orthodox training is drudgery because it’s so unnatural to run for hours on end on a circular track.” - Herb Elliott
Sources
The Golden Mile, by Herb Elliott as told to...
