Author: Justin Lagat
Kenyan Long-distance Running Coaches’ Simple but lethal marathon training Programs
Duration and distances are the two main ways often used by Kenyan long-distance running coaches to issue weekly or monthly running training programs to their runners. It could be a one-hour or a 12km easy run; a 40-minute or a 7km jog; a two-hour or a 25km run; a 3hr or a 30 km long…
Will Kelvin Kiptum beat the world’s best marathon runners in London?
Kelvin Kiptum’s debut marathon time of 2:01:53 was one of the most outstanding performances in the marathon last year. His time remains the fastest-ever marathon debut in history, and as he faces one of the deepest-ever assembled men’s elite fields in London this Sunday, it remains to be seen whether the third-fastest runner in history…
Hellen Obiri and Evans Chebet’s amazing performances at the 2023 Boston Marathon
Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Evans Chebet treated marathon fans to a fantastic race on the streets of Boston this Monday, the 17th of April, 2023, despite the gloomy weather. Thanks to the wonderful organization, the Boston Marathon has always delivered amazing and memorable performances. Part of the credit goes to the selection and invitation of…
Kipchoge, the greatest of all time, versus Chebet at the 2023 Boston Marathon
Will it be Eliud Kipchoge or Evans Chebet taking the victory at the 127th Boston Marathon? Below are some interesting facts to consider as we make our predictions. One of the most anticipated marathon races this year is about to go down on the streets of Boston on Monday, the 17th of April. Battles between…
Mutai talks about his longstanding and outstanding 2:03:02 Boston Marathon course record
Is Geoffrey Mutai’s 2011 course record going to withstand the depth of the men’s elite field assembled for this Monday’s Boston Marathon? That is the one question marathon fans are definitely asking themselves as they look forward to an exciting race Of all the course records for the World Marathon Majors, Kenya’s Mutai holds two…
3000m steeplechase dominance by Kenyans and training methods
Kenya’s dominance of the 3000m steeplechase If there is one event that Kenyans have and continues to dominate, it is the 3000m steeplechase. It used to be the men in the past, but Kenyan female runners are also beginning to take after their male counterparts. There is the emergence of Hyvin Kiyeng, Beatrice Chepkoech, who…