There is certainly no straight answer as to which is better: individual marathon training or group training. However, it is worth weighing the options. Unlike group sessions, individual marathon training provides a personalized experience. Without the pressure of keeping up with others, runners can truly focus on their own pace and needs. This tailored approach…
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 who have run under 1:10 for the half marathon, including Kenya’s Janeth Chepngetich and fellow Ethiopian Girmawit Gebrzihair. The men’s…
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 to where Mutai trained, but on this particular day, the journey stretched to four and a half hours—a true test…
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. What unfolded surpassed all expectations: records tumbled for countries large and small, established stars extended their legacies, and emerging talents…
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 record. He had just smashed his marathon personal best time from 2:10:11 to 2:07:51, a clocking so quick that even…
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 in a marathon, a runner must understand factors such as humidity, atmospheric pressure, hydration, nutrition, and pacing. While it may…
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 56:42 ratified by World Athletics. Press Release February 10, 2026 He’s back: Jacob Kiplimo to headline EDP Lisbon Half Marathon…
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 you’ll be chased by your own ambition, a group of impossibly fast local runners, and maybe a few chickens crossing…
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 wrist with my other hand during training—no, I’m not checking my pulse, I’m just pretending to know what I’m doing….
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 stay married almost as long. That makes me uniquely qualified to compare the two. (At the very least, my legs…
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 want to let anyone down who trusts me. That is why I prefer a slow, sure way to success rather…
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, while we (the 42km runners) were asked to approach the start line slowly. The event was being aired live in…
