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Why a bad race might make you more successful in the long run

Article added February 26, 2020 Categories Columns, Featured Columns, Motivation, Motivation Essentials, Your stories

Written By: CINDY KUZMA

The four-time Olympic gold medalist shares his secrets on recovering and going after your goals all over again. If anyone knows how to overcome a tough break and get back to the top, it’s Britain’s Mo Farah. Three years ago at the Olympics in Rio, about midway through the 10,000 meters, then-training partner Galen Rupp accidentally tripped him. Farah hit […]

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Hong Kong marathon has been cancelled

Article added January 28, 2020 Categories Featured News, News, Uncategorized

Written By: Jane McGuire

70,000 runners will have their entries refunded. The Hong Kong Marathon, which was due to take place on Saturday 8 February, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to news reports today, 27 January, the virus has killed 81 and infected 3000 people to date. According to BBC news, Hong Kong has, at present, got […]

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What ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ Gets Wrong About Running While Fat

Article added December 4, 2019 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Beginners, Featured News, Motivation

Written By: KATE BROWNE

The story we’re too often told about fatness and running is that body size is an obstacle to overcome in our quest for glory. Right after I watched the trailer for the Amazon Studios film Brittany Runs a Marathon, I thought about the time I had forgotten to buy energy chews right before a 10-mile marathon training run. […]

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At age 42, Melbourne runner Sinead Diver places 5th in the NYC Marathon

Article added November 12, 2019 Categories Featured News, News

Written By: CATHAL DENNEHY

The Melbourne-based athlete, 42, ran a 2:26 and placed fifth in the Big Apple. Editor’s note: Sinead Diver took fifth place at the 2019 New York City Marathon on November 3, in a time of 2:26:23. She won $15,000 for her overall finish in the women’s professional division and an extra $2,000 for taking second in the […]

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New Research: Prescriptions for Narcotics Are Surging for Knee Pain

Article added November 12, 2019 Categories Featured Nutrition, Health

Written By: ELIZABETH MILLARD

A new study suggests doctors are handing out too many opioids—but there may be a catch. A study that looked at doctor visits for knee arthritis found that from 2007 to 2015, lifestyle recommendations and referrals for physical therapists were cut nearly by half, while prescriptions for narcotic pain relievers almost tripled. While it’s possible […]

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