Chinese runners resort to ‘home marathons’ during Coronavirus outbreak
Many Chinese runners cooped up at home during the Coronavirus outbreak are beating cabin fever through “home marathons,” according to a report. In the city of Hangzhou, Pan Shancu spent five hours running 6,540 circles around two beds in his…
Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Mo Farah Out of Half Marathon in London
British distance runner Mo Farah has withdrawn from next month’s Big Half race due to an Achilles injury, organiser announced on Wednesday. Farah, 36, has won the half-marathon event for the past two years and was due to take on…
Nike gives you record-breaking performances with Next%
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, everyone is looking for every single opportunity to go faster speed and increase athletic performance to be the next record breaker. On the track or on the road, Nike has introduced an innovative system to…
Sub-2 Marathon Alpha Fly worn by Eliud Kipchoge banned by World Athletics
World records have been tumbling with the advent of running shoes’ technology, therefore the World Athletics have issued a press statement to protect the integrity of the sport. It seems that the controversial Vaporfly Nike range which boasted advanced technology…
“Sports Can Create Peace” – Marathon Legend Tegla Loroupe
Tegla Loroupe was considered the fastest woman in the world over long distances at the end of the 90s. Today, the marathon legend brings peace through sports – especially in her home country Kenya. In an interview with ISPO Munich,…
57-year-old Diabetic Woman to Run Seven Marathons in Seven Days Across Seven Continents
Linda Carrier, 57, took up running as a teenager soon after she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She first ran a half marathon in 1995 at 33, and has been gradually pushing her physical boundaries ever since. In a…
Hong Kong Marathon to proceed in February
Organisers of The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon will proceed with the 2020 edition to be held on February 9th. The race is highly popular around Asia and anticipates 74,000 participants in the biggest participation sporting event in Hong Kong,…
Brigid Kosgei to Defend London Marathon Title
World record-holder Brigid Kosgei hopes for another memorable year in 2020, starting at the Virgin Money London Marathon where she will defend her title on 26 April. The Kenyan clocked 2:18:20 to win in the UK capital last year and…
South Korea Debuts Marathon Reality TV Show ‘RUN’
tvN, South Korea’s nationwide general entertainment network, released its marathon reality TV show titled ‘RUN’ that will follow the story of four celebrities namely Ji Sung, Kang Ki Young, Hwang Hee and Lee Tae Sun for a global runcation. The…
New world 10km record set by Rhonex Kipruto in Spain
The new decade has only just begun, but Rhonex Kipruto has already smashed the world record at the 10k Valencia Ibercaja, clocking 26:24*. The 20 year old Kenyan won the World Athletics Gold Label road race in Spain, and is…
