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03/07/2025

Running this weekend?

We’ve rounded up the best shakeouts, pop-ups and recovery spots to help you feel fresh from start to finish.

25/06/2025

announce part of the pacing group for

19/06/2025

The history of the women’s mile is over 100 years in the making.
It started in 1921, when Elizabeth Atkinson clocked 6:13.2 in Manchester.

By 1932, Ruth Christmas had broken 6 minutes with a 5:27.5.

In 1953, Romania’s Edith Treybal ran 5:00.03, just shy of a major barrier.

One year later, Diane Leather smashed through it with a 4:59.6.
She would go on to drop her time to 4:45.0.

In 1967, the IAAF finally made it official, awarding Anne Smith the first women’s mile world record at 4:37.0.

By 2019, that number had fallen to 4:12.33.

Today, Faith Kipyegon holds the record at 4:07.64.

On 26 June, she will attempt to do the impossible — become the first woman to break 4 minutes for the mile at Nike’s Breaking4.

Disclaimer: Some images used in this post do not depict the individuals being mentioned. Due to the era in which some of these athletes lived, historical photos are limited or unavailable. Where necessary, representative imagery has been used to help tell the story.

16/06/2025

Nike just unveiled the FlyWeb Bra, a first-of-its-kind innovation built specifically for Faith Kipyegon’s Breaking4 mile attempt.

Crafted using 3D-printed TPU instead of traditional textiles, the FlyWeb Bra is lightweight, breathable and built to move. It’s the result of Nike’s end-to-end innovation, combining computational design with athlete-first thinking.

03/06/2025

You’ve probably seen it at your local run club, or even just walking down the street. Here’s why the EVO SL is currently making waves in the running world.

20/05/2025

and team up for relay event in Sydney.

It’s all going down this Friday the 23rd of May

15/05/2025

“I would say I spent 80% of that training block in the Mizuno—so much of it!” — Tess Marks on preparing for her PR at Melbourne Marathon 2024

The Neo Vista has become a cult favourite among many runners in the supertrainer category. It offers excellent protection over long runs while still letting you pick up the pace when needed. In its second iteration, it features a welcome upgrade with Mizuno’s nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT foam in the midsole.

“You get more guts underneath your foot and the shoe feels more substantial without actually increasing in weight, which is pretty significant”  – Sam Zielonka, Product Manager, Mizuno

Learn more about the Neo Vista 2 at the Tempo Journal website

09/05/2025

It’s not often you get this kind of access.

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee and marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge sit down to break down their 2025 London Marathon performances — sharing honest reflections, in-depth race data, and key lessons from the day.

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08/05/2025

“You’re getting chased by dogs and it literally gets to the point where the dogs are so loud that you cannot hear your footsteps.”

We sat back down with the Grave Runners—the first dedicated Kiwi team to take on the infamous Speed Project. From relentless heat to unexpected encounters in the desert, their journey was anything but ordinary.

Read all about their wild desert odyssey now on Tempo Journal.

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05/05/2025

Andy Buchanan has quickly become one of Australia’s most exciting marathoners—balancing elite racing with part-time teaching and running his own running store in Bendigo.

In 2024, he broke through with a win at Gold Coast, got a late call-up to the Olympics, and then ran 2:06:22 in Valencia—breaking the Australian marathon record.

His recent race in London didn’t quite go to script, but as Andy says, “The marathon always wins—and you’ve got to respect it.”

Read the full story now on Tempo.

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01/05/2025

Adidas athletes Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa stormed to victory in London over the weekend. What did they have in common? On their feet—the brand-new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro EVO 2.

So kick your feet up and enjoy a cuppa—you’ve earned it!

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28/04/2025

The 45th running of the London Marathon took place last night, and we witnessed dominant performances from Sebastian Sawe (2:02:27) and Tigst Assefa (2:15:50 — a new world record!).

But beyond the incredible racing, it begs the question: has the London Marathon officially become the peak of global running culture?

This weekend, London truly turned it on. Some of the most well-executed brand activations we’ve seen took place across the city — from New Balance’s immersive Townhouse experience, to Bandit’s London pop-up and exclusive collection, to On Running’s shakeout runs and pop-up café, and Puma’s athlete panels and community events. Everywhere you looked, there were shakeouts, collaborations, limited drops, and innovative pop-up stores celebrating every corner of the sport.

Long gone are the days where major title sponsors had a monopoly on marathon-related merchandise. Now, every brand is coming to the party, each trying to outdo the next with something new and exciting at every Major Marathon. London 2025 showed us that the race is no longer just about the course — it’s about the culture, the community, and the full experience.

The real question is: have we peaked... or is this just the beginning?

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