To all my clients, fellow runners and athletic fans worldwide, Happy Valentine’s Day! Below are some ways to win the heart of your running crush this Valentine’s Day Are you falling in love with a runner? Do you have a crush on a runner? Or have you already hooked up with one, only to discover…
Training for a marathon is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for those tackling the distance for the first time. Whether you’re just beginning your marathon training or looking to improve your performance, having a coach by your side can make a significant difference in your progress, motivation, and overall race…
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….
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…
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…
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…
At around the 29K mark, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo smiled. The gap between him and Kenya’s John Korir was beginning to look significant. The two had been running side by side, some 25 seconds inside Kelvin Kiptum’s world record of 2:00:35. The first 5 km of the race were incredibly fast. They crossed it in 13:58,…
Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola and Netherlands’ Siffan Hassan set new Olympic records to win the men’s and women’s marathon races at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In closely contested races, Tola triumphed in 2:06:26, while Hassan finished in 2:22:55. Lessons from the events emphasized the importance of speed, utilizing strengths, and the unpredictable nature of marathons.
Mike Cartwright, now 65 years old, started running marathons when he was about 46. This weekend, on 9th June 2024, he completed his 300th marathon in Thailand at the Laguna Phuket Marathon! “I started it as a way to train my body and mind and have a healthier lifestyle due to work stress. I had…
One of the reasons why you are here reading this article could be that you are trying to find a running coach, you are new to running, you feel the need to improve on your running and are wondering how much, or if, you should spend your money on a running coach. You are at…
A Runner after a marathon training run. Written or unwritten, every organized activity in this world has got its own defined rules and regulations. From the fifteen years of experience I have had in professional athletic camps in Kenya, below are the unwritten rules that I have been observing. Here are the marathon training rules…
