ULTRA RUNNERS are not the most glamorous lot. As a demographic that likes to run extremely long distances under occasionally extreme conditions for fun, they tend to look perennially unkempt, windswept and weatherworn. And, under the circumstances of their hobby, they...
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT can be a slog, particularly if you ‘raw-dog’ it, with only your thoughts and the weight of deadlines and family chores bouncing around your head – yes you probably did turn the iron off, but best turn around and go check. Which is why many of us...
EVERY YEAR, THE 14km race from Sydney’s CBD to Bondi Beach known as the City2Surf reinforces its claim to being not only the most popular fun run in Australia, but the entire world. The City2Surf draws around 70,000 entrants each year, and part of its popularity can...
WHETHER YOU’RE A seasoned marathoner or just getting started, there are few runners who wouldn’t stand to benefit from a comfier shoe. That’s because comfort doesn't lose any value the more experienced you get. No matter what stage you’re at in your running journey,...
THERE’S NO MISSING the Hoka Cielo X1’s. I picked up a pair at the recent Hoka FlyWave activation in Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. The sneakers came in a silver and white suitcase that could have doubled as astronaut’s luggage and when I opened the box my eyes lit up,...
17-year-old Erriyon Knighton broke Bolt’s junior record in the 200m with a time of 20.11.
In South Africa, Negasa smashed the men’s 50km world record with a time of 2:42:07.
Running: safe to say it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. While there are those who can wax poetic about the infamous “runner’s high” and the joys of such a noble pursuit that requires only your heart and lungs (naturally, a pair of Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%s don’t...
"My nipple feels like it's about to be sawed off. It's absolute agony." - by Alex Pierotti
From running performance to injury prevention – wearing the right shoe is critical for a whole host of reasons. But let’s be honest, with so many options on the market, a multitude of bells and whistles, and the significant differences in one person’s foot to...
