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Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Lachlan Kennedy breaks 10-second barrier again to become Australian 100m champion

Lachlan Kennedy won the men's 100m national title with a time of 9.96 seconds, marking his first championship victory.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Power up! Could force be the secret to supercharging your fitness?

Power training is essential for maintaining physical function and preventing injuries as we age.
#athletics
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Lachlan Kennedy becomes first Australian to run 100m in under 10 seconds on home soil

Lachie Kennedy became the first Australian to run 100m under 10 seconds on home soil, clocking 9.96 seconds at the national championships.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It's something bling': Gout Gout ready to sparkle as he enters new phase of sprint career

Gout Gout expresses growing confidence ahead of a rematch with Lachie Kennedy at the Maurie Plant Meet, highlighting his experience and training improvements.
#adam-gemili
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

British sprinter Gemili retires and joins Chelsea as speed coach

Adam Gemili retires from athletics to become a part-time speed coach at Chelsea after a successful sprinting career.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

British sprinter Gemili retires and joins Chelsea as speed coach

Adam Gemili retires from athletics to become a part-time speed coach at Chelsea after a successful sprinting career.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Runners misled at a qualifier race will still get invites to the world championship

Molly Born, who won the women's race, described the situation as 'everyone's worst nightmare' after elite runners were misled off course due to an emergency.
US news
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Running

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Keely Hodgkinson doubles down on West Ham criticism in London Stadium dispute

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Running
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Get ready for oohs and aahs at Arcadia Invitational with arrival of Olympian Quincy Wilson

Quincy Wilson competes at the Arcadia Invitational, while Servite's relay teams aim for success against top competition.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

GB strike golden treble at world indoors with Hodgkinson, Hunter Bell and Caudery

Britain achieved three gold medals in under 30 minutes at the world indoor athletics championship, marking a historic moment for the sport.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Radical swim training approach pays off for Cameron McEvoy with really special' record

Cameron McEvoy broke the 50m freestyle world record with a time of 20.88 seconds, achieving a lifelong goal and redefining his training approach.
#cooper-lutkenhaus
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

He's phenomenal': American teen fast becoming athletics' next big thing

Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion in track and field history at 17, showcasing extraordinary talent and humility.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

He's phenomenal': American teen fast becoming athletics' next big thing

Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion in track and field history at 17, showcasing extraordinary talent and humility.
Running
fromRunner's World
1 week ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A longevity and sports medicine doctor who completed 15 Ironmans shares his workout routine. It includes a run-commute.

It's the most ubiquitous, effective, totally no-side-effects drug in the world. Exercise is also something Metzl feels is sometimes overlooked in the longevity space, in favor of fancier products. A lot of this stuff we talk about with longevity is not validated, like full-body MRIs and these supplement stacks.
Health
#keely-hodgkinson
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hodgkinson shrugs off kit mishap to cruise into world indoor semi-finals

Keely Hodgkinson overcame challenges to reach the semi-finals of the world indoor championships, aiming for her first world title in 800m.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Keely Hodgkinson leads British medal hopes at world indoor championships

Keely Hodgkinson aims for her first world gold medal at the championships in Torun, embracing her past experiences and current mindset.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Hodgkinson shrugs off kit mishap to cruise into world indoor semi-finals

Keely Hodgkinson overcame challenges to reach the semi-finals of the world indoor championships, aiming for her first world title in 800m.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Keely Hodgkinson leads British medal hopes at world indoor championships

Keely Hodgkinson aims for her first world gold medal at the championships in Torun, embracing her past experiences and current mindset.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I want to follow in Bannister's footsteps': Josh Kerr gunning for world mile landmark

Josh Kerr aims to break the mile world record at the London Diamond League, inspired by track legends like Roger Bannister.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
Running
fromStrength Running
2 weeks ago

How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD - Strength Running

John Davis bridges exercise science and practical coaching, offering insights into endurance training for all levels of runners.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

They were led off course in a big race. But a fix is more complicated than prize money

The top three finishers in the USATF Half Marathon Championships were misdirected off course by an official race vehicle, resulting in incorrect final standings and jeopardizing their qualification for the 2026 World Road Running Championships.
Running
fromStrength Running
4 weeks ago

Super Shoes & Running Form: What the Science Actually Says - Strength Running

Carbon-plated super shoes significantly enhance running performance but alter biomechanics and stress distribution in the body compared to traditional trainers.
Running
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Trey Cunningham wins another medal as the hurdling hottie wraps up his "best indoor season ever!" - Queerty

Trey Cunningham achieved a personal best in the 60-meter hurdles and won a bronze medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 23, 2026

Chianti Ultra Trail featured intense competition with Thomas Cardin winning and securing a Golden Ticket for the Western States 100.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Josh Kerr surges to 3,000m gold for Britain at world indoor championships

Josh Kerr won the 3,000m world indoor title with a last-lap surge, overcoming previous challenges and competition from Olympic medallists.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

USA's Jordan Anthony wins 60m world gold after his blood clot the size of a soccer ball'

Jordan Anthony won a gold medal in the 60m race, overcoming a serious injury just before the competition.
Education
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
#winter-olympics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

19 Athletes In Their First Olympic Games, Last Olympic Games, And Now

ICYMI: The 2026 Winter Olympics are currently underway in Milano Cortina. From the "Quad God" to all the athletes winning gold, there has been a ton of buzz around this year's games. And while we watch history happen, let's take a walk down memory lane and see how fan-favorite Olympians have transformed over the years: 1. To start, Michael Phelps made his first Olympic appearance at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia, when he was just 15 years old:
World news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The physics of Penisgate' and how ski jumpers fly

In the run-up to this year's Winter Olympics, and even as the Games have got underway, a scandal has been brewing: allegedly, some competitive ski jumpers may have artificially enlarged their crotch area by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges. The apparent reason: to alter their suit measurementsski jumpsuits are precisely tailored to jumpers' bodiesand, reportedly, to gain a boost in jumps. The allegations, first reported by a German media outlet and since dubbed Penisgate, have caught not only the Internet's attention but also the World Anti-Doping Agency's eye, although no athletes have been implicated by name.
Science
Skiing
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Katie Ledecky beats Summer McIntosh in 800m freestyle showdown at Pro Swim Series meet | CBC Sports

Katie Ledecky defeated Summer McIntosh by nearly two seconds in the 800-metre freestyle at a Pro Swim Series meet, retaining her competitive advantage over the Canadian swimmer.
Wellness
fromBustle
2 months ago

Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson Got Her Start In A Different Sport

Erin Jackson transitioned from inline skating to ice speed skating at 25, trained intensely, and achieved Olympic gold while preparing for the 2026 Winter Games.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Interview: Why Did Jeff Ride The Rollers for 24 Hours...

A cyclist rode rollers for 24 hours to test long-duration fueling strategies ahead of the Race Across America.
#iau-50k-world-championships
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Preview

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships, postponed from December 2025 due to severe air quality, will occur in New Delhi on March 14, 2026, with conditions potentially affecting race performance.
Running
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

This Week In Running: March 16, 2026

Naomi Robinson won the 2025 IAU 50k World Championships in New Delhi with a time of 3:13:39, while Alex Milne claimed the men's title in 2:46:09, with Great Britain dominating both races.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

2025 IAU 50k World Championships Preview

The 2025 IAU 50k World Championships, postponed from December 2025 due to severe air quality, will occur in New Delhi on March 14, 2026, with conditions potentially affecting race performance.
World news
fromCaribbean Life
2 months ago

Lord Coe backs Jamaica track with $100K donation - Caribbean Life

World Athletics will donate US$100,000 and organize a charity 5K to support Jamaican athletes, coaches, and officials affected by Hurricane Melissa.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Pressure Does to an Athlete's Body

Those of us who watch the Olympics as bystanders tend to smugly judge athletes for succumbing to pressure without understanding what we even mean by the term. The first thing to know about pressure is that it has actual physical properties. Feeling it is not a sign of a too-thin veneer of character. Pressure might as well be a snakebite, given its very real qualities in the bloodstream and how it can paralyze even the strongest legs. The way to deal with pressure, and become
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jadin O'Brien's path: A track star gets a message, and winds up part of the US Olympic bobsled team

Jadin O'Brien thought she was being scammed. The Milan Cortina Olympics and the sport of bobsled, for that matter were not anywhere near O'Brien's radar a couple years ago, when the Notre Dame track and field star saw that someone sent her a direct message on Instagram. The message was ignored. Several months later, the same person slid into O'Brien's DMs again.
US news
#mountain-running
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

American Brittany Bowe falls short of medal in her strongest speedskating race

Brittany Bowe finished fourth in the Olympic 1,000 meters, missing a medal in her best event at Milan-Cortina 2026.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Your Muscles Remember Your Strongest Moments-And Your Weakest

In 2018, Sharples and his research lab, now at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, were the first to show that exercise could change how our muscle-building genes work over the long term. The genes themselves don't change, but repeated periods of exertion turns certain genes on, spurring cells to build muscle mass more quickly than before. These epigenetic changes have a lasting effect: Your muscles remember these periods of strength and respond favorably in the future.
Science
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Stat(s) Of The Week: Olympic History? - Above the Law

Rich Ruohonen, 54, could become the oldest-ever U.S. Olympic athlete if he plays in a match as the men's curling team's alternate.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app

U.S. Speedskating deployed a secret app-based program, 'Slippery Fish', to create digital twins and simulate aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve race times.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
#half-marathon-world-record
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Team USA speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy on Olympic swag, thicc thighs & taking off like a rocket ship - Queerty

"There's very little you can do in your life that will be comparable," he tells Queerty. "Unless you're a fighter pilot, you've probably not experienced the sensation."
US news
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I think I could run even faster': the NZ teenager shattering athletics records

Sam Ruthe, a 16-year-old New Zealand runner, became the youngest person to break the four-minute mile and subsequently ran the fastest indoor mile ever by an athlete under 18 at 3:48.88.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Jeff Galloway and Running for Life

Jeff Galloway, an Olympic runner and influential coach who popularized the run-walk method, passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of inspiring countless runners to exceed their perceived limits.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Hilary Yang and the Art of Running

Hilary Yang is a multifaceted creative professional combining ultrarunning, photography, race direction, and graphic design to build a unique career in the outdoor sports industry.
Skiing
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Lindsey Vonn finishes Olympic downhill training on injured knee

Lindsey Vonn, one week after rupturing her left ACL, completed an aggressive training run at 41, placed 11th while wearing a large knee brace.
Running
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in Enhanced Games

Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong plans to compete in the Enhanced Games while maintaining eligibility for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, testing boundaries between traditional and performance-enhancing drug-friendly competition.
Running
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Jeff Galloway, Olympian and pioneer of run-walk method, dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, 1972 Olympic runner and pioneer of the run-walk-run strategy, died at 80 from a hemorrhagic stroke, leaving a legacy of making running accessible to millions of athletes worldwide.
Running
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Boffey runs second fastest indoor 800m by Briton

Isabelle Boffey ran 1:57.43 indoors, the second-fastest British indoor 800m, a world-leading time this year and the eighth-fastest ever indoors.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australian sprint star Gout Gout will not race at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Eighteen-year-old Gout Gout withdrew from the Commonwealth Games to prioritise the world under-20 championships in Eugene from 5–9 August.
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

NCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and Training

In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive deep into the insights and lessons from the recent NCAA Championships. They highlight key performances, such as record-breaking steeple chases and tactical 1500 meters races, and discuss the evolving dynamics of modern racing, including the impact of super shoes. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of mental preparation, holistic athlete development, and how coaches can foster environments that encourage risk-taking and peak performances.
Running
Running
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
#running
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

At home with Jakob Ingebrigtsen: I've fed my obsession my whole life'

Jakob Ingebrigtsen combines relentless daily training, a no-compromise mindset, and focused recovery to return to elite racing after serious injury and legal turmoil.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: Servite sprinters ready to compete at winter track championships

Arcadia High's California winter championships will showcase emerging high school sprint talent including Servite sprinters, sophomores Jace and Jorden Wells, Jaelen Hunter, and Ejam Yohannes.
Running
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Coaching the New Runner. Part 2: Individuals

Coach runners from the start by combining structured training, mental skills, and educational resources to develop performance under pressure.
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Running
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Sacred Heart girls track's Maeve Going wins at CHSAA Intersectionals

Long Island girls dominated the CHSAA Intersectional championships, winning nine of 16 events while St. Anthony's secured its 14th consecutive team title.
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Abigail West and the Art of Running

I call myself an artist-athlete, because both are really important in how I live my life, though I do put "artist" first in that configuration on purpose! I've been an artist for as long as I can remember, whereas athletics came a little later, and art is a little more reliable in the sense that even when I'm injured, I can focus on my artwork.
Running
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Monitor the Iceberg: Subtle But Progressive Signs of Running Dysfunction

Running health lies on a continuum; early biomechanical dysfunctions reduce performance and lead to pain and injury unless subtle signs are identified and corrected.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
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