Kenya Running Experience
Visit the ‘Home of Champions’ in Iten, Kenya
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Study and observe the world’s great endurance runners train. Time for conversation and discussion. Train on the same routes, the running track, the woods for hill reps, the trails for fartlek and steady runs, a measured route for a tempo run. We plan for you. This is not prescriptive but tailored for you.
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You will come to realise why Iten has developed so many world class athletes. Their natural mindset is that of a Champion. One Evening, Nick will deliver a talk and workshop around ‘Peak Performance’, to give you the tools and techniques to develop and improve your own ‘mindset’.
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There are options to visit fabulous viewing points within Iten. To relax and enjoy the sights of the rift valleys of Kenya. Elephants and giraffes roam freely! The opportunity to visit the Massai Mara National Reserve or Rimoi National Park are additional options.
“Quite simply, this is a unique experience, where the memories will last a lifetime. You might even find that your running improves!”
Why Iten?
A chance viewing of some articles that Nick had written for British Athletics and specific to ‘Peak Performance’, created an introduction to the ‘Home of Champions’ in Iten, Kenya, high up in the Rift valleys. The invitation to visit and study some of the greatest endurance athletes in the world was one that could not be refused. Iten is considered a true runners mecca.
Nick has a group of atletes in Kenya. You will spend much of your training with them!
What to expect
This is your opportunity to come to Iten for a week and immerse yourself in the ‘Home of Champions’.
Expect to experience the real ‘Kenya’, and a must for any athlete, in addition to watching elite athletes training, there is the opportunity for discussion, and of course the delivery of a training programme for you. There will also be time to unwind and relax.
What’s Included
Pick up and drop off at Eldoret airport
Transport to the training venues etc.
Hotel accommodation, including all food. Available as extras…The complex also offers massage, cryotherapy, bike rental etc.
An evening presentation by Coach Nick on ‘Peak Performance’ with added Q & A from athletes/coaches.
Trips to watch & observe Kenyan runners training, including the unique opportunity to ask questions etc.
Three guided training sessions:
A hill session in beautiful woodland
A track session
A measured 10k tempo run
…possible giraffe sighting on the latter!Spare time to relax - plus recommended visits to the two viewing points
Guided walk around Iten
What’s Not Included
Flights - We can advise on travel but flights need to be booked by you.
Optional Extras
The additional option of numerous resort visits, game drives, hang gliding, bike hire and more (POA)
Travel insurance (Package available)
Our Pledge to Give Back
As part of our commitment, Elisha, and Nick will be helping grass roots athletics in Kenya. We will select a small group of young athletes each year, and help with their development offering training, support, advice & guidance plus new kit and running shoes. Your visit to Iten may develop the champions of the future. Not many can claim that!
Find out more
Contact us to learn more about our Kenya Running Experience package.
"I don’t know where the limits are, but I would like to go there."
— Eliud Kipchoge