Running Tips & Training Insights

Iten, a small town nestled in the highlands of Kenya, is famously known as the "Home of Champions." This unassuming place has produced some of the greatest long-distance runners in history. When I first arrived here, I was immediately struck by the energy and passion for running that fills the air. Iten is not just a location; it’s a vibrant community where running is a way of life. For anyone serious about improving their performance, training here is a transformative experi

If you want to run faster, tougher, and longer, you might think it’s all about running more miles or lifting heavier weights. But there’s a secret weapon that many of the world’s best runners use—and it doesn’t cost a gym membership. It’s called altitude training , and some of the best places to do it are in Kenya. Let’s break it all down so you can understand exactly why running up high can make a huge difference in your performance. What Is Altitude Training? Altitude train

Beyond the romance and Instagram mythology of high-altitude running lies a harder truth: performance is built through discipline, environment, and consistency. Kenya Camp’s   Running Camp   in Iten strips away the hype and brings runners face-to-face with the conditions that have shaped the world’s greatest distance athletes for decades. Set at 2,400 metres (7,800 feet) in the Rift Valley highlands, Iten is not a destination designed for comfort—it is designed for progress.