Running evolves over a lifetime—sometimes it’s a hobby, sometimes a passion, sometimes a career. At 16 or 60, after 40 or 100, you can start running, get back into it, or keep at it for decades.
As a runner, coach, and sports journalist, I have witnessed first-hand the powerful impact that high altitude training environments can have on elite performance
Running, especially long distance, is one of the most challenging sports in the world. It needs Determined Runners. Besides taking many years of training, it also needs maximum perseverance, dedication, discipline and daily hard work on the part of the athlete in order for them to finally get to shine.
Perhaps that is what defines and separates the Kenyan athletes from the rest. Once they decide to pursue a goal – running for this case – nothing will stop them until they achieve it.
Would you prefer an online coach, ChatGPT, or a running app to prepare for your upcoming marathon? Or do you find a combination of both works best for you?
Here are powerful, actionable steps to help you find the right online running coach. Someone who will genuinely support your aspirations and guide you to success
Endurance running places unique nutritional demands on runners. For the best nutrition strategies, it is worth noting that every runner is different, so it is essential for each individual to discover which foods best support their training and racing. However, there are key areas of nutrition that all endurance runners should focus on: With experience,…
Running is a great way to stay fit, but it does carry some risk of injury. Knowing about common running injuries, what causes them, and how to prevent them can help you stay healthy and keep running. Common areas where runners often get injured Descriptions of common running injuries What causes running injuries? How to…
As an online coach, I am sometimes asked by my running clients how they can improve their running posture and form. Some even accompany their questions with a picture of themselves side by side with some of their favourite runners, and they would like to run exactly like them.
Steven Vanlancker, a runner from Belgium, decided to work with a Kenyan coach to guide his training online. Not only did he learn a great deal about Kenyan training methods, but his running experience also improved significantly. Benefits of having a Kenyan coach “I’m amazed it took travelling over 6,000 km for me to finally…
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…
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…
Over time, I have come to learn that when you love anything—especially something as rewarding as running—it will definitely love you back in ways you might never expect. The sense of fulfillment, belonging, and personal growth that comes from dedicating yourself to a passion is truly immeasurable. In running, this love is reciprocated not just…
