While running the Hudson River Marathon in 2023, one runner made a break within the first two kilometres of the race, opening up a sizeable gap of about two hundred meters. I was in a huge chasing pack of almost ten runners, and feeling good. As the course led into a lightly forested area, it…
Selecting thoughtful gifts for runners in your life can be both exhilarating and deeply fulfilling. People often hold that the most cherished gifts come straight from the heart, highlighting the significance of personal connections over mere material possessions. As the joyous Christmas holiday season is upon us, this is the right time to demonstrate one’s…
When embarking on the quest for the ideal running shoes, it’s essential to consider a range of specific features tailored to your individual running needs. Ideally, you should curate a collection of at least three pairs of shoes to optimise performance across various workouts: a lightweight model for fast-paced tempo and interval training, a well-cushioned…
The good news Hey everyone! I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you all about the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon! As a Kenyan master’s runner who’s over 40, a coach, and a sports journalist, I’ve been lucky enough to inspire many people to embrace active lifestyles. It’s been an incredible journey, and now I have…
What to consider in a personal running coach When searching for a personal running coach, there are several important factors to consider, including experience, connection, customisation, costs, proof of results, and communication, among others. With so many one-to-one running coaching programs available online, finding the best option can be challenging. Experience: Prioritise a personal running…
Here is a press release from the 16th edition of the OTSO Ultra Trail Serra del Montsant Costa Daurada 2025 The Serra de Montsant experienced on October 11th, an unforgettable day with the celebration of the 16th edition of the Otso Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant – Costa Daurada, an event already established as one of the most emblematic…
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 different races, on the same day What a weekend it was for me in November 2012 when I had a…
In the 1990s, I lived around 5km away from my primary school. School rules required that the upper primary pupils report to school by 5:30 AM. Three pressure lamps lit the rooms, allowing us to revise before there was enough natural light from the rising sun. However, we had a problem. No one had a…
Can you take cooking classes from a cooking coach who doesn’t cook? Or driving lessons from someone who doesn’t drive? Or swimming lessons from someone who can’t swim? Definitely, no! Apparently, this is not the case when some runners are looking for the ideal running coach for themselves. With the internet filling up so fast…
Cherotich is a name that combines two words. The first part is “Cherot,” which means the act of bringing cattle back, and the second part, “tich,” means the cattle. Meaning of the name Cherotich There is a famous saying among the Kalenjin community in Kenya that, “no one should worry about cattle (tich) being brought…
The stakes will be high for Kenyans on the fifth day of the Tokyo 25 World Championships, on Wednesday 17th, as they run in the women’s 3000m steeplechase and men’s 1500m finals. After Faith Kipyegon won the gold medal on Day 4, Kenyans now have faith again on the other Faith in the women’s steeplechase….
Serem fulfills a promise made to his brother After a promise he made to his brother, Edmund Serem, today on the 15th of September, kept the Kenyan steeplechase glory alive in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Japan National Stadium on the third day of the Tokyo 25 World Athletics Championships The first 1000m…
