Running Tips & Training Insights

Iten, known as Kenya's "Home of Champions," is a world-renowned, high-altitude town in Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Famous as a premier training hub for elite long-distance runners, it offers hilly terrain, red dirt roads, and a focused, simple environment tailored for building endurance. It sits on the Rift Valley escarpment near Eldoret Iten is more than just a training location; it is a global landmark recognized by World Athletics for its contribution to sports history. Whethe

Photo credit: @ jebet.agnes Early Life: From Kinamget Tabare to Running Stardom Born on January 23, 2001 , in Kinamget Tabare village, Elgeyo Marakwet County , Agnes Jebet Ngetich discovered her running talent during primary school. Even in challenging circumstances, she competed in school races, sometimes barefoot and without food , driven purely by determination. Reflecting on her early days, Agnes said: "I started running in school. I went for school competitions and somet

Running is a popular and accessible form of exercise that allows us to achieve our fitness goals. Whether you seek to boost your endurance, speed, or overall health, understanding the science behind running can take your performance to the next level. This article presents various scientifically-backed techniques that can help you improve your running. Build Your Endurance Through Interval Training When you get started as a runner, you can just go out for a run at a steady pa