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

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Day 11 of training here in Iten, Kenya with Running Trips. Today we had a tempo long run in the plan in the famous Moiben region. In the afternoon we also had an introduction to Kenyan drills which im certainly going to be implementing into my pre run routine.If you're new to the channel please leave a like and consider subscribing for more.
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[@andrewdavitt3203]

You see the pace of these guys, then what Ben’s running on his sore legs and I can’t imagine hitting this pace under any circumstances. They are so fast!

[@danielsaunders9280]

Great series this Ben , enjoying all of these episodes what a great insight to the Kenyan experience! Thanks for sharing 🤙🏻

[@timverkoyen8742]

Going to miss you daily videos a whole lot. Awesome series Ben!!!

[@weekendkicks5964]

This is such a great blog series! Great job Ben

[@thru_and_thru]

I volunteered at the NYC marathon last year and saw some of the sub elites warm up before the start line. Some of the drills they were doing looked super interesting to me and most runner spent at least 30-40 mins doing these drills before they entered the coral.

[@joelmead]

The amount of Kenyans that would be national champions in Europe🔥

[@mr.mastermine7083]

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

[@patrikkorenjak8768]

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

[@maloxi1472]

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

[@mr.mastermine7083]

@@patrikkorenjak8768 ????

[@akremamara8349]

​@@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.

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Time has gone so fast in this week, very informative and enjoyable to watch your progress during these training days.

[@user-bm8cq5wl3x]

Love your videos from Iten! I went there with a Finnish running club in January 2020, so watching your videos has been like a trip down the memory lane. Thank you for taking me back there Ben!

[@anvoeske]

Yea man love that intro highlight on the contact lenses ✨

[@Snerunseasy]

Great effort on the long run Ben, I'm enjoying the series...well documented - well done

[@mikestevenson1334]

Loved this series, Ben! So great seeing you run in a different country. Hope you had an amazing time!

[@lesedwards3347]

Well done Ben, I am enjoying this series of videos very much

[@crankgreenwatts]

Well done Ben you will be flying at sea-level 💪🚀

[@sharonmcgrane5352]

Thanks a million Ben for all the great coverage of Iten training camp. You're a natural behind the camera as well as on the roads. Best of luck in Boston.

[@Run.minute]

The road you ran is called Kaptuli road.

[@alfiecurnow7429]

Interesting to see the your progression whilst being in Kenya. Good on you

[@marathonranati]

Every runners dream! you are an amazing runner ben!

[@severiner7168]

What a day! A great run in the morning and those drills look so fun to do in a group.

[@GyulaJentetics]

Amazing training sessions with great team there! 👀🙌💥👏

[@timeonfeet]

Nice job on the long run Ben and donuts for breakfast, not bad at all!

[@sanjas.5217]

I'm so sad you're going home. I really enjoy these videos!

[@walk-york]

Most the population: I wanna do a sub 20 min 5k Ben: sorry guys my last 5k of 25k at altitude was a bit slow at 20 mins

[@liljemark1]

I'm still surprised you guys run workouts or long run without food in the morning. Certainly doable, but doesn't sound that sustainable. But why not since it's just a two week camp and it's time-efficient this way, I guess. Love the series, Ben! Thanks for sharing these videos.

[@jacksonbrown7754]

The start of that long run looks like the start of a small race 🤯

[@acquij]

massive session 👍

[@richardwilkinson3037]

Thanks for the videos Ben, I think they are a great insight to the Iten training camp. I’m just wondering what do you think would be a better option, spending the money on the 2 week training camp in Iten, or spending the equivalent money on a local running coach?

[@cerianthus]

amazing, that is my 15 seconds pace...., cant image running that for hours.

[@tristanbotha1361]

You should do a giveaway with the kenya vest❤

[@emanuelsantos5585]

When you return you should do a vídeo with some of Thaíse driils.

[@emanuelsantos5585]

*Those

[@dhdavidholloway]

yeah

[@FSALOkfnt]

As someone who has recently got into running and also wears glasses, how have you found wearing glasses whilst running? Do you ever wear sunglasses or contact lenses and what do you prefer when you’re running?

[@rinslerr]

👍👍👍

[@308bar]

Q Ben: How do the Kenyans and yourself manage injury prevention and injuries? How do they put on so many miles without injury. I'm finding I'm getting all sorts of small injuries training for a marathon, which set my training back. The latest injury for me is a possible Navicular tendon tear or bone stress fracture while doing my last half marathon distance. I don't want to risk permanent injury. It really sucks to have to set back my training. Thanks! And keep the videos coming they so awesome.

[@thomash.larsen6932]

Slow down

[@laszlokovacs9596]

💫✌

[@Digimonisunderrated]

first, love u ben

[@faccimmiaml3884]

Kushtrim ti amo

[@menjackim]

which heart rate monitor did you use

[@i.p2088]

Are you running a race after Kenya?

[@timkotze5041]

Might be a silly question, but did you eat anything at all before the run?

[@paperjourni8964]

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?

[@maloxi1472]

@@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 😉

[@paperjourni8964]

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

[@run-watch]

I'm still trying to figure out if Cush enjoyed his run or not. 🤔

[@larrydavid1354]

Hi Ben what's your resting heart rate

[@josephgonzalez_]

Enter a race within the first week back. Let’s see if you derived a benefit..

[@SamLappage]

Can’t help but notice grabbing breakfast before a shower has been your usual routine. Guess you’re all comfortable with your freshness post-run? 🥵

[@hkim9151]

I think the warm up is pretty much done for me . 😂. Question.. can they Kenyans afford those expensive super shoes like alpha and vaporfly…. Even I can not afford them here in US. 😂 I wear the Pegasus.

[@run-watch]

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

[@felixke9471]

Because when you think of Africa you think of poverty

[@fabsterun]

First

[@Team.L]

Oh, u leaving Kenya all ready ? For 1350£ for only 2 weeks? For that money u can rent a apartment/house and buy food and stay here and train in 2-3 months and pay less than that!

[@maloxi1472]

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 🤷🏾‍♂

[@BuddyColly]

@@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 😊

[@JackD87]

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 😂

[@BuddyColly]

@@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

[@JackD87]

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 😂😂