What to consider in a personal running coach When searching for a personal running coach, there are several important factors to consider, including experience, connection, customisation, costs, proof of results, and communication, among others. With…
Completing a marathon is a formidable challenge. Runners must navigate three distinct marathon training phases to successfully tackle this physically demanding task, which requires careful preparation and commitment. With the guidance of a personal running…
They say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” This saying aptly applies to Kenyan runners, who often face challenges that eventually make them world champions. The creative innovations they devise to remain in their…
September, October and November have often been my joyous months as an online coach, with most of my clients hitting their goals in the road running season. Two of my clients registered massive PBs in…
In the 1990s, I lived around 5km away from my primary school. School rules required that the upper primary pupils report to school by 5:30 AM. Three pressure lamps lit the rooms, allowing us to…
Can you take cooking classes from a cooking coach who doesn’t cook? Or driving lessons from someone who doesn’t drive? Or swimming lessons from someone who can’t swim? Definitely, no! Apparently, this is not the…
With less than a week to the 2025 Sydney Marathon, one of the seven world Marathon Majors, it is not too late to take in some last-minute coaching tips from me. Coaching is a continuous…
Online coaching comes with its own set of challenges as one seeks to foster strong relationships, keep clients engaged, and ensure their success in a virtual setting. Key aspects of these challenges include building rapport,…
This is a sample of the story I did in the latest issue of the iRun Magazine on reasons why I enjoy running In some of the world’s major marathons, like the London and New…
In past years, the Kenyan athletic championships were usually held in conjunction with the national trials for any major upcoming championships. However, with the new qualification standards and changes in anti-doping regulations, the national trials…
The the strength of a chain is as good as its weakest link. Whether one will be tackling the 5K, the 10K, the half marathon or the marathon, every stage and part of the journey…
I never knew this would one day apply to runners! ‘You never miss the water till the well runs dry’ was one famous phrase that used to earn me marks while writing essays in my…