Just run until you throw up!

What makes Iten, in Kenya''s Rift Valley, the home of champions? Is it the altitude, the genetics, early identification of talent, the lifestyle, or simply the diet of Ugali (it did not taste good to me!)? CNN takes a look at what makes the Kenyan runners so great. Can it simply be the hunger and motivation for success. As one Kenyan athlete said, "Just run until you throw up!"



 Whatever it is just take a look at the Kenyan runners doing some track workouts. I think it is more than just a mindset. Take a look at those bodies move. Is it mightily impressive.
Compilatie CPC from Like2Run on Vimeo.

Oh those Kenyan Runners!

Here is a short video showing the heart and depth of Kenyan distance runners called Iten: The Town of Red Dust. In 2011 they tore apart the record books and dominated the world running scene. The shots of the Kenyans training in Iten are marvelous. If you want to see a longer more in depth video of Kenyan runners check out this.

ITEN - The Town of RED Dust Teaser Trailer from Erik O'Neill on Vimeo.


Here is a newly published book: Running with the Kenyans: Passion, Adventure, and the Secrets of the Fastest People on Earth.