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…
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir had an almost similar desire to Beatrice Chebet, who had won gold in the women’s 10,000m the previous day at the ongoing World Championships in Tokyo. She had won almost all the…
Multiple world record-breaker Joyciline Jepkosgei is the leading attraction in a star-studded women’s field for the fifth edition of the tRUNsylvania 10K on Sunday 5 October.
I have read volumes of running publications on Eliud Kipchoge. I have also seen documentaries, heard podcasts, songs, lectures and watched videos of Kipchoge’s inspiring stories from his long career in running. However, the feedback…
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,…
“I think you might want to use the Zebra-crossing a little further ahead,” while attending the 2016 Ottawa Marathon, a random Canadian citizen had offered advice after seeing me waiting for traffic to slow down…
Kass Marathon was one of the most popular marathons in Kenya, given its venue. It had the best support from the local community, who would line up the entire route from the starting line in…
Below is the press release regarding Chepngetich from organizers of the Lisbon Half Marathon Ruth Chepngetich Leads Elite Field at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon Marathon World Record Holder to Compete in Portugal on March…
As the year begins, many things resume or start afresh following some new-year resolutions. Running after the long break is one of those. The end-of-year festivities and the cold season in most parts of the world make…
In 2024, Kenyan athletes, particularly women, made remarkable strides in athletics by breaking several world records. Below are the notable world records set by Kenyan athletes during this year.