Tag: Endurance Sports
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Exclusive: Kipchoge’s Extreme Plan After NYC Marathon — Running in Antarctica?
Exclusive: Kipchoge teases an extraordinary future after the NYC Marathon In a candid moment that has stunned the running world, Eliud Kipchoge, the Kenyan distance icon, sketched out an audacious plan for life after the New York City Marathon. With his voice steady and his eyes fixed on the horizon, the Olympic champion spoke of…
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World Triathlon Championship Finals Hits Wollongong Harbour With Global Athletic Flair
Wollongong Opens the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Style The picturesque harbour city of Wollongong on Australia’s New South Wales coast welcomed thousands of athletes, officials, and spectators as the World Triathlon Championship Finals kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony. The harbour, alive with colour, sound, and patriotism, set the tone for what organisers…
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Can a Marathon Break a Marriage? What Running Long Distances Does to Relationships
Introduction: The double-edged sword of marathon running Endurance running is booming, especially among midlife professionals who discover the thrill of the 26.2-mile distance and the camaraderie of like-minded peers. But as studies and runners themselves note, marathon training can ripple beyond the ankles and lungs, reaching the heart of a relationship. A growing body of…
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Indigenous elder Alby Clarke remembered for ultramarathon and cycling feats
From poor health to endurance legend Indigenous elder Alby Clarke, a Gunditjmara trailblazer celebrated for his ultramarathon and cycling feats, passed away at age 90 on September 16. His life story, marked by transformation, endurance, and advocacy, resonated beyond sport, becoming a powerful force for Indigenous reconciliation and health across Australia. Born in Melbourne in…
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Doping Scandal Shakes Ultra Trail Community: Joyline Chepngeno
Introduction The world of ultra trail running is reeling from a shocking revelation. Just two weeks after the prestigious UTMB event in Chamonix, it was reported that Joyline Chepngeno, a Kenyan runner and the winner of the Sierre-Zinal race, tested positive for a banned substance. This has intensified the ongoing discussion about doping in endurance…