by Running Trips | Aug 9, 2021 | Gavin's Blog
In the wake of the Tokyo Olympics and the continued success of Kenya’s long-distance runners, Running Trips founder Gavin has written a series of blogs titled: Lessons from Kenya. Kenya has been a huge part of Gavin’s life since he first travelled there in...
by Running Trips | Jun 24, 2021 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
This blog discusses the use of Hill Sprints in training for distance runners. It first appeared on our sister site for Kenya Experience and has been updated and edited by the author. Hill Sprints were first introduced to me when I was coaching Kenyan runners with...
by Running Trips | May 26, 2021 | Coaching, Gavin's Blog
Should you train like the Kenyans? This blog answers that question by looking at 8 ways the Kenyan style of training can impact your own running. Three things to copy, two things you need not worry about, and three things where you should consider doing the opposite...
by Running Trips | Apr 7, 2021 | Gavin's Blog
I’ve been a competitive runner for over 25 years, running my first UK Intercounties Cross Country in Luton in 1997 as an 11 year old (finishing 96th) and taking the sport seriously ever since. I’ve been playing recreational golf once a week since about June of 2020. ...
by Running Trips | Aug 25, 2020 | Gavin's Blog
The blog retells some of Gavin’s experiences of racing in Iten and Eldoret against some of the best runners in Kenya. I wrote a description for a Instagram and Facebook post last week to go alongside a photo of me racing in Kenya. Unfortunately it was more than...
by Running Trips | Apr 18, 2020 | Gavin's Blog
This blog is about a workout that is commonly performed by western athletes and is usually referred to as “Kenyan Hills”. It may surprise you to know that this workout is very rarely, if ever, performed by Kenyan runners! Many of you will have heard of a training...
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