Training for a marathon is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for those tackling the distance for the first time. Whether you’re just beginning your marathon training or looking to improve…
It was such a great learning experience for me when I visited Pace Sports Management’s Sammy Mitei in 2015, as he coached his runners in Eldoret. I saw a lot for myself and learned more…
There are so many ways athletes try to figure out if they’re finally in good form to run well, and honestly, some of them make fortune-telling look scientific. For example, I like to hold my…
Let’s be honest—if marriage and marathon running were Olympic sports, I’d have at least a participation ribbon in both by now. I’ve been pounding the pavement for over a decade, and somehow, I’ve managed to…
Long distance running online coaching comes with responsibilities With my long distance running online coaching, my responsibilities are not as obvious as they appear. I am entrusted with someone’s running goals, and I would never…
My first marathon experience was in 2013 at the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. I love reliving the moment. Just before the marathon At 7 am, with 10 minutes to go, the 42km wheelchair race began,…
On a typical track intervals day, a visit to one of the busy tracks in Eldoret (the home of champions), Kapsabet, or Iten is enough to show the level of competition and the depth of…
As the first month of 2026 comes to a close, many people start to lose focus on their fitness goals. This is normal. Even the holy book says that beginnings are tough: ‘the end of…
Over time, I have come to learn that when you love anything—especially something as rewarding as running—it will definitely love you back in ways you might never expect. The sense of fulfillment, belonging, and personal…
While running the Hudson River Marathon in 2023, one runner made a break within the first two kilometres of the race, opening up a sizeable gap of about two hundred meters. I was in a…
Selecting thoughtful gifts for runners in your life can be both exhilarating and deeply fulfilling. People often hold that the most cherished gifts come straight from the heart, highlighting the significance of personal connections over…
When embarking on the quest for the ideal running shoes, it’s essential to consider a range of specific features tailored to your individual running needs. Ideally, you should curate a collection of at least three…