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.…
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…
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,…