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Athletes share marathon stories
For many, completing the ASB Auckland Marathon or Half Marathon is ticking a big one off the bucket list.
Kiwi breaks US running record
'Every day was a highlight' says the 60-year-old Kiwi who's become the fastest Masters runner to traverse the US coast-to-coast.
Barefoot runner out to beat his record
Dental technician Wayne Botha is aiming to reclaim a Guinness Book of Records world title and beat another record today in Auckland.
Training comes in handy
Mat Lewisham is among many Kiwi dads celebrating Father's Day today. It's an even more special day for him as it's his first. And it's a role he relishes and has stepped fully into.
Trampled runner's amazing race
Conal Wilson had run just 50 metres of a cross-country race when he was trampled on the ground, his kidney torn by another runner's foot.
Shore's marathon man revives event
Dion Jelley was the man to bring the North Shore Marathon to life.
It's all worth the pain, says 63 year old
Lance Haniford has turned his life around in remarkable fashion in the past three years.
Couch potato turned marathon runner makes every step count
Janine Joubert lives by a simple mantra. "Success is not about being better than someone else, it's about being better than you were yesterday," said the 36-year-old administrator from Te Awamutu.
Out of Africa - in the medals
If Zane Robertson did decide to hit the disco in celebration of his surprise bronze, he wouldn't have required a change in footwear.
Health drive creates a running convert
Charlotte FitzPatrick has been on a rewarding weight loss journey.
Newsreader signs up to be athlete's guide in New York Marathon
Newstalk ZB newsreader Niva Retimanu can't wait to see the look on Felicia Manase's face when she runs in the New York Marathon.
Ellis Cashmore: Sponsors run the show with brand Bolt
If you're grumbling about the number of athletes who have opted out of or are still prevaricating about whether to compete in the Commonwealth Games, blame Usain Bolt.
Commonwealth Games: Rudisha ramps up the pace as Blake pulls out
It was a good news, bad news kind of weekend for Commonwealth Games officials at the Diamond League meet at Hampden Park.
Athletics: Tough but worth it, says running convert
Trish Sutherland admits that she is "scared and petrified" to make her debut in the half-marathon of the Auckland Marathon in November.
Inspirational Buffalo entrant
Renee Still cannot wait to give the Buffalo trail run and walk series in Tauranga another crack next month.
Dutch marches entice expat
Kiwi athletes of all walks of life are using the Xterra series in Auckland to train for bigger goals.
Council pulls plug on One Tree Hill athletic event
A popular junior running race at a public park has been cancelled after local iwi raised concerns about events on "sensitive land".
Wreford looks past marathon mistake
Sam Wreford wants to make amends tomorrow for the "bad mistake" he made in competing in last year's Christchurch Airport Marathon.
Newbies relish trail course challenge
Jan Thompson believes that competing in the Blackmores Xterra Auckland trail running and walking series has given her a new lease on life.