Sam Long delves into the dominance of Kenyan marathon runners that has left the rest of the world clambering to cling onto their coat-tails. In the heart of Eastern Africa sandwiched between Tanzania and Uganda lies the marathon epicentre of the world;... more »
Sports Travel Articles
A Surfing Haven
Ecuador’s more than 400 miles (640 kilometers) of coastline, from the Colombian border in the north to the Peruvian frontier in the south, is dotted with dozens of spots to practice one of the most popular marine sports of our times: ...more »
Right, Mate, What's AFL?
It’s a sport made for Aussies by Aussies. It’s adored nation wide and, slowly but surely, it’s working its way into the hearts of its newly acquired international fans. But what exactly is AFL? AFL (Australian Football League) is ...more »
FIFA Confederations Cup 2013
The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup is just around the corner. Taking place in Brazil this June, Rio will host two Group Matches along with the final at the recently renovated Maracanã Stadium. Held every four years in the year prior to the ...more »
Fremantle to Bali Race & Rally Underway
After a solid night’s sailing in relatively light east to south easterly breezes, the canting keel super maxi Super Sled is this morning bowling along the WA coast at an average of more than 13 knots, heading for Bali. As the big yacht ...more »
SA Surfer Falls from Boat in Indonesia
South African surfer Brett Archibald went on deck to “feed the fishies” and did not make it for breakfast or any other meal for 27 hours. Fellow passengers were stunned when his friend, Jean-Marc Tostee, announced that Brett was ...more »
Finding your Perfect Play: Golf in Dubai
Dubai hosts tournaments of international importance and is quickly becoming one of golf’s hottest destinations. Golf in Dubai is a special experience, not least for the impressive terrains, world-class course architecture, year round ...more »
Ben Lomond National Park
Shoop, Shoop, Shoop: Tassie’s Premier Alpine Resort When the temperature starts to drop off, many boardie-wearing, beach-loving Taswegians start to take particular interest in a certain peak in northern Tasmania. This peak is not just ...more »
Wild Wheels In Whakarewarewa
It’s common knowledge that New Zealand is the ultimate playground for the outdoors enthusiast. The two islands are packed with pulse-raising activities such as skiing, bungy jumping and jet boating; from the beaches to the craggy ...more »
The Endless Waves of Pavones, Costa Rica
A solid south swell is headed to Costa Rica. It is time to load the surfboards, coolers, and beach chairs into the truck and head to Pavones, home of one of the longest waves in the world. I have butterflies in my stomach my mind is ...more »
"Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey" - Fitzhugh Mullan
A $1,000,000 prize for first place gets you an awful lot of Kenyan shillings.