A Runner after a marathon training run. Written or unwritten, every organized activity in this world has got its own defined rules and regulations. From the fifteen years of experience I have had in professional…
Not all Kenyan runners have vehicles to use in their long runs, but they still find ways to do it. Below are four typical ways in which most Kenyan runners do their long runs. Where…
Reid Coolsaet, the two times Olympian from Canada, is one of the pioneer long-distance runners in his country. The 44-year-old no longer feature a lot in the big city marathons, but continues to inspire the…
From what just happened in Vienna, one can think of anything that people think is impossible to accomplish, like flying by flapping your hands vigorously. Set their mind on doing it, believe in themself, and…
Besides being an effective way to enhance mental health, running, and jogging, are arguably the most basic, effective, cheapest and free form of exercise in the world. Contrary to most other sports, it can be…
It is easy to spot a runner who is focused on their running and are determined to achieve the best in their careers. Nolene Conrad, with her enthusiasm about running marathons will be one of…
As the world slowly changes into a big global village, should there be any problem with Kenyan athletes changing their citizenship to provide room for other Kenyans to shine; to market shoe companies in other…
Below is an interview I once did with one best physiotherapists I know on whether Kenyan runners need them. Jeroen Deen has been living in Iten and working with Kenyan athletes since 2006. At times,…
Vivian Cheruiyot leading the women’s 10,000m race at the Olympic trials in Kipchoge Stadium, Eldoret We have Kenyan runners dominating the world of running, but do we have Kenyan companies sponsoring them? Many…
Peres Jepchirchir and Gladys Cherono. Photo from the Ottawa Race Weekend At the 2018 Family Bank Half Marathon in Eldoret, one of the local Kenyan races, Joyciline Jepkosgei, the world record holder of the…
In the few days leading up to the World Athletics Continental Tour event in Nairobi, I got a rare chance to meet Sha’Carri Richardson, the 2017 Pan-America U20 champion and 2019 NCAA champion. Below is…
Faith Kipyegon’s performance was one of the highlights of the Diamond League season opener in Doha, where a number of other world leading and meeting records were registered. Either the events at the first Diamond…