Author: Justin Lagat
7 unwritten rules of marathon training
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 athletic camps in Kenya, below are the unwritten rules that I have been observing. Here are the marathon training rules…
Long runs among Kenyan runners are done in different unique ways
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 there is a will, there is always a way. How runners in big training camps do their long runs Firstly,…
My one-on-one interview with Canada’s Reid Coolsaet when he arrived in Kenya to prepare for the world half marathon and Rio Olympics in 2016
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 populations in Canada to take up running by participating in a number of running campaigns and promoting running products like…
Eliud Kipchoge’s incredible 1:59:40 marathon run in Vienna!
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 they will just be able to do that! The greatest of all time, Eliud Kipchoge just did exactly that on…
Running enhances mental health
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 done almost anywhere without the need for any extra facility besides appropriate clothing. In fact, some people even save some…
Saved by running, Nolene Conrad has now made running her career
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 the athletes to watch out for during the 2019 IAAF world championships in Doha, at the Tokyo Olympic Games in…