25KM Long Run On Mobien Road + Kenyan Drills Session (Kenyan Experience DAY 12) 

truly, it's crazy the amount of Kenyans that never make it big because in Kenya they are only sub-elite.

@@mr.mastermine7083 on the other side we might have been faster than we are with their genes as well

@@patrikkorenjak8768 Try to get to their level of training first 😉

@@patrikkorenjak8768 ????

​@@patrikkorenjak8768 You know there is scientific studies proving it's not just their genes, but also the environment and style of living which prepare them mentally and physically. Just imagine if Ben was born and raised in Iten, lived his whole life and trained since a very young age in altitude in a very competitive environment where they run to gain a living and succeed in life.

Slow down

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curious about that too. Also no water I guess during that? I mean, it is pretty tough for everyone there I think so that might have been very priviliged (?) but nutritionwise,you might do not get enough?

@@paperjourni8964 Most Kenyan runners (even the elites) do their long runs (up to 30km) in a fasted or close to fasted state (for example Eliud can have some plain bread + tea and/or a banana before but that's about it). They usually start caring about fueling when the distance gets close to 40km(at marathon pace) or the pace close to tempo... not just for performance reasons but also to practice racing conditions. Keep in mind, it might not look like it to most people but 25km at marathon pace for these guys (sub-elite level and above) is not a world-shattering effort within the context of their overall training program and aerobic fitness. You can see that it took Ben barely above 90min to finish that 25km run, so he was in absolutely no danger of bonking. They'll do just fine with an empty stomach 😉

@@maloxi1472 yes, might not sit too well with all the other runners :) I run fasted too. But not in that intensity 🤣

I was wondering the same thing about shoes, and expensive Garmins.

Because when you think of Africa you think of poverty

Indeed. As someone who already lives in Africa and has acquaintances in the region, it would be even less expensive to me (since I can tolerate a much lower standard of living) but some people want more convenience/guidance and have different priorities and means. Not everyone is looking to become an elite marathoner living an ascetic lifestyle in Kenya like the Robertson brothers or the GOAT Kipchoge himself. Nothing wrong with that 🤷🏾‍♂

@@maloxi1472 but someone is making a lot of money from these schemes, now do you think the locals are getting a fair pay or slice of the pie? We would hope 😊

I don’t think any of these trips are pretending like this is the cheapest way of doing it. They are offering a hassle free option for a trip away. Not sure how people can have an issue with that 😂

@@JackD87 the poster wasn’t taking issue with it 😂 he was simply pointing out there are cheaper ways of doing it and that’s helpful for others to see. He is entitled to post his comment

Let’s not pretend it’s not obvious what any of you are implying. Talking about someone making money off it… surely not!!! A business making actually money from their endeavours… whatever next 😂😂