Tag: Endurance Sports
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Canadian Ultrarunner Pablo Espinosa Diagnosed with Cancer
Verdict from a Stride: A Courageous Update Canada welcomed a sobering revelation from a familiar name in ultrarunning. Pablo Espinosa, a 46-year-old athlete now based in St. Polycarpe, Quebec, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The news follows a medical emergency that occurred earlier this month, casting a new, serious chapter into…
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Triathlete Erica Fox Found Dead on California Beach After Missing-Person Search
Update: Body of Triathlete Found on California Beach A body found on a California beach northwest of Santa Cruz on Saturday has been identified as Erica Fox, a professional triathlete who had been missing for nearly a week. Fire and rescue teams disclosed the finding after an extensive search that included coastal patrols, ground teams,…
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I swapped my Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for the Suunto Vertical 2: 5 likes and 5 dislikes
Overview: A reluctant switch from Garmin to Suunto When I upgraded from the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro to the Suunto Vertical 2, I expected a few tweaks here and there. What I got was a different approach to sports tracking, navigation, and daily wearability. This article shares five things I liked and five things I…
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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…