Running, especially long distance, is one of the most challenging sports in the world. It needs Determined Runners. Besides taking many years of training, it also needs maximum perseverance, dedication, discipline and daily hard work…
This weekend, on March 15th, Agnes Ngetich—the reigning World Cross Country champion—will showcase how the cross country season lays the foundation for a strong road racing campaign. Last weekend, Jacob Kiplimo, the men’s World Cross…
In July 2012, I had the privilege of interviewing Geoffrey Mutai, one of the greatest marathon runners in history. Normally, it takes just an hour and a half to drive from my then training base…
There are occasions when a few athletes lead journalists in circles as they seek interviews. Conversely, journalists can sometimes become overbearing, following athletes everywhere instead of giving them space to relax and spend time with…
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…
Two days before the Tokyo 25 World Athletics Championships kick off, Mondo Duplantis had a busy day out of the field. He attended a Puma pre-championship presser before later joining Usain Bolt, his fellow Ultimate…
On Thursday, September 11th, Puma organised a Pre-championships press conference that featured their legendary runner, Usain Bolt, and current top athletes, including Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred, and Amanal Petros. Bolt is an 8-time Olympic and…
How bad is the doping Situation in Kenya? Is it exactly how it appears to be? Are there any double standards applied in the fight against doping in Kenya? What motivates Kenyan athletes to dope?…
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…
Ferdinand Omanyala has, single-handedly, opened up a new opportunity for Kenyan runners. He has shown them that it is possible to excel in the sprints, too, as a Kenyan. The main challenge that the sprinters…
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…
Lotiang’s selfless act When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020 and most of the runners lost their source of income after races across the world were canceled, John Lotiang was selfless and determined to…