Running Tips & Training Insights

A Kenya Camp guest during a longrun with pacers at 2100m altitude Coach Hugo has 24 years of experience with training at high altitude...

Ruth Chepngetich after setting a new world record Ten days ago, Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the world record in the marathon. In...

The Kenyan fartlek is done every Thursday Did you know that a fartlek is a great workout that can be used by runners that train for any...

Discover Hugo Vandenbrook’s journey from elite marathoner to coach and philanthropist. Learn his top running tips

Kenya is world-renowned for producing some of the greatest long-distance runners. The country's ideal training conditions and high-altitude locations make it a preferred destination for athletes worldwide. Whether you are a beginner or an elite runner, training in Kenya offers an unparalleled experience. This blog post will explore the top places to train in Kenya, which not only provide suitable running routes but also offer a glimpse into the unique culture and stunning lan

Coach Hugo explains how self-talk makes you a mentally stronger runner.

Thugwane and Lee doing a victory lap Fatigue is not simply caused by muscles running out of energy. Modern sports science shows that the brain plays a major role in slowing us down to protect the body from harm. By improving motivation, mindset, and mental training techniques, runners can gradually push closer to their true performance potential. How our brain slows us down and why that is a good thing Before we start getting really practical about how to master the mental ga

Kenya Camp head coach Hugo explains how the mind impacts our running performance