Kenya’s national anthem was sung twice today at Boylston Street in Boston after Kenyan runners John Korir, who set a new course record, and Sharon Lokedi successfully defended their respective titles at the 130th edition…
As Lokedi and Korir return to defend their titles, the 130th Boston Marathon promises an electrifying race this Monday, April 20, 2026. With a storied legacy dating back to 1897, this year’s milestone edition is…
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in supporting athletes, especially runners, in maintaining peak performance and preventing injuries. To shed light on this important profession, the following interview features Gesia Birgen, a qualified physiotherapist and graduate…
Practice makes perfect, they say—and who am I to argue with running sages? Besides embracing the joyous agony of a Tempo Run, there is, apparently, no better way to mimic race conditions. So, today marked…
Unlike group sessions, individual marathon training provides a personalised experience. Without the pressure of keeping up with others, runners can truly focus on their own pace and needs. This tailored approach allows recovery and easy…
Ethiopia’s Tsigie Gebreselama is one of the elite runners to watch at the 2026 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon on Sunday. She returns to defend her title in one of the toughest fields, with 10 women…
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…
Athletes arrived in Tokyo not only to compete but to test the limits of human endurance and national pride. The anticipation was palpable, with fans and commentators alike speculating about which records might be broken.…
After landing in the country on 13th April 2021 from Sienna, Kenyan runner Kosgei could barely contain his happiness as we talked on the phone—if joy were a track event, he’d have set another world…
Running is simply the act of placing one foot in front of the other rapidly as you move from one point to another. However, running—especially marathon running—requires much more than basic movement. To perform well…
Below is a press release from the organisers of the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon announcing that Jacob Kiplimo will be one of their elite runners next month. Kiplimo failed to have his world-record run of…
If you’ve ever thought about Marathon training in Kenya, let me assure you: it’s not all about running effortlessly up mountains while being chased by a herd of friendly zebras. In reality, it’s more likely…