9 secrets that make Kenyans world's greatest runners | Eliud Kipchoge, Rhonex Kipruto, Brother Colm

[@raichelannrenjith2151]

"I died today' 😎- It was a healthy death - you are still alive. Greatest motivation sentence, I had ever heared.... 👍❤️

[@shreyatalekar8630]

VERY TRUE.

[@RunwithSung]

It was a rough session... haha

[@ALLINONE-jn5sz]

@@shreyatalekar8630 Indians yaha bhi🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@kennethmunyua695]

@@ALLINONE-jn5sz Kaiseho

[@jamaica5308]

Good work for showing my country Kenya!!!

[@RunwithSung]

Thanks! I love Iten, and the runners here. We all can learn a lot from them.

[@indianairforceguide5068]

Can they compete with Indian army in running or in other activities

[@baldytoowavvy892]

defence guide Indian army is too bad

[@indianairforceguide5068]

@@baldytoowavvy892 bro I run 1600 metres in 4:30 min And I am preparing for Indian army

[@itsshrimp91]

Your country looks amazing! I'll have to take a trip there and run with the best!

[@mwasjohn58]

You are the only guy i have watched talking the truth about Kenyan athletes.No additional staffs ,no mocking.Just simple and clean.Welcome back to Kenya

[@rachaeleng2235]

I agree with you 😀

[@RunwithSung]

Asante. I wanted to see for myself what is going on in Kenya, and I tried my best to explain what I experienced in this video. I appreciate your kind words.

[@skipinkoreaable]

Yes this video was an eye opener. I was just thinking they're freakishly talented or something like that but they obviously totally live the life. It's impossible not to respect and like these runners. Very inspiring.

[@t0n0k0]

Very true.

[@fahim113]

Looks like a stunningly beautiful place to run

[@RunwithSung]

fahim113 ah, it is def the best place to train!

[@alanramirez7368]

A HOT place

[@norevival6172]

@@alanramirez7368 It actually is the opposite of Hot. Great climate year round.

[@bonifacenjuguna7453]

@@alanramirez7368 kenya is not hot,have warm climate

[@rubiconarchitects8835]

@@alanramirez7368 we have snow on top of Mount Kenya right on the equator Kenyan highlands have a temperate climate.

[@DaDa-kx2fe]

They are not running okay....they are 'flying'..😂😂..

[@nelsonkiiru7252]

😅😅😅😅

[@RunwithSung]

Da Da haha indeed!

[@Jaa_morant]

Song at 1:25 im beggin guys!

[@RunwithSung]

@Meg megie You are 100% right :)

[@stevespyder]

Like the old proverb, Kenyans eat half, walk/run double and laugh triple, which is why they outperform North Americans. Most NA's eat too much, don't exercise enough and are too grumpy...

[@RunwithSung]

stevespyder well, couldnt agree more!

[@coolcat6341]

Isn't laughing make you lungs healthy

[@stevespyder]

@@coolcat6341 and works your core...

[@jyewhin]

A lot of truths in that.

[@marygwaro2970]

As long as they train, genius also matters!! Eating natural food, good altitude!!! Kenya will remain to dominate in athletics in the world 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 much love to my country

[@t0n0k0]

Am a Kenyan living in S.Korea and Sung is quite different from most Koreans I have come to interact with. I like his attitude.

[@jtqzfvyrlrhj848]

sad

[@bentravels390]

High elevation living with healthy food, good sense of humor, used to hardship from a very young age, & good supportive coaches. Patrick Sang is an excellent coach. Renato Canova pushes them hard in training.

[@konnen4518]

Oti Jeremiah His name is Abebe Bikila, an Ethiopian.

[@AnalystTosh]

Peru: is my elevation a joke to you?

[@edgardmartinez6026]

I’ve never met a bad black person from Africa! They are truly humble.

[@nejolo9563]

Kenyans have a nice demeanor and don’t speak from an egotistical place.

[@desthomas3020]

Have you been to South Africa.?.................

[@inertia_oudrey7006]

@@desthomas3020 😂😂😂 No one likes south Africans😆

[@waterproof4403]

@@inertia_oudrey7006 🤣

[@waterproof4403]

@@desthomas3020 keeeek

[@MohamedAli-dx2fp]

And they are funny guys for sure. One love Kenya

[@RunwithSung]

Their sense of humor made me laugh out loud so many times. I miss them

[@michaeladrian2210]

And Kip Keino took something like 65 orphaned off streets. Google it

[@seoulcitywalker7461]

Goodwork brother. Im Kenyan from Eldoret living in South Korea. Hope we catch up for salgesal some day

[@RunwithSung]

You in Korea? Hit me up. My kakao is champion9003

[@willlancer6092]

10. Genetics 11. Running Form

[@chuarh7393]

Will Lancer running form isn't really that important. As long as one doesn't get injured, form should straighten itself out.

[@DrReddit]

@@chuarh7393 that's exactly why form is important lol, it's so you don't get injured

[@randomperson7135]

Rui Heng Chua I can tell you don’t run just by your comment

[@Jaa_morant]

Song at 1:25 im beggin guys!

[@RobManser77]

Rui Heng Chua 1) Good running form stops you getting injured, just as Krypto says. 2) Good running form makes you faster - the simplest example is a heel strike puts the brakes on with every stride, but obviously there are lots of other examples. This will not ‘straighten itself out’ - many people run like this their whole lives and never achieve their full potential because of it.

[@mojito7880]

Wish I was there! Such a beautiful place :)

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you love! Let's come here together next year :)

[@abdullahiadan4930]

Welcome to Kenya anytime

[@justtheguynl19]

Beautiful place???

[@RunwithSung]

@@justtheguynl19 Iten is a beautiful place! :)

[@mungamichael9354]

any way, africa is all beautiful

[@joebradpitt]

You forgot to say that the government doesn't involve itself with the athlete affairs apart from just flagging them off when they leave the country to take part in various competitions.

[@RunwithSung]

Joe Gathecha good point. That actually seems to help them focus on training only.

[@Hour882Die]

EPO!

[@RunwithSung]

Plus555 Plus There have been Keyan runners who doped, so im not going to say much, but you should really see how hard clean Kenayn runners train. When you see their sacrifice and hard work, you will be very humbled and wont say shit like that.

[@filipe_paixao]

Wait a minute... You take a bus instead of running??? DISAAAPPOIIIIINTEEEEEED!

[@kiswahilikitukuzwe2547]

@ António Paixão Wait a minute... Did you see those escarpments the bus was traversing?

[@filipe_paixao]

@Kiswahili Kitukuzwe 254 Exactly!

[@nedlognograd7198]

Are u saying they dont have the wright to ride a bus???damm u,,

[@itsshrimp91]

I'd like to see you run everywhere you go. At least these Kenyans have the will to actually go out and RUN, unlike you probably.

[@RunwithSung]

Haha. Well, the real work was to be done on track, so. Quality over quantity on the track days!

[@natalieokioga7395]

Thank you so much. This is an amazing survey. Whatever u covered is very true.

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for watching!

[@MarkMetternichPhotographyLLC]

This is so Africa. After being here 5-6X this video shows the resilience the Africans have that is so precious. Every Westerner should go for a month. They would never be the same again. AND they might stop complaining too!

[@thomasmichaels6850]

Recently read the book, Running With The Kenyans. Very enlightening read. The author echoes many of the points in this video. The Kenyans have a tremendous national pride in their distance runners. Same cannot be said for the United States.

[@RunwithSung]

I loved reading that book, and actually, got to meet the author at the camp I was staying at when he visited to interview Rhonex Kipruto. Kenyans have such a deep pool of talented runners, because of the reasons I mentioned in the video.

[@evanstonui2839]

Hi

[@krollpeter]

Africa - be patient, your time will come! Work hard, make your countries clean ... and fight corruption!

[@laurenkaye3737]

This is so cool Sung! :) It's so awesome that you've continued to explore your passion!

[@RunwithSung]

hey Lauren! thank you so much. It is really awesome to be here. How are you? I hope you are well!

[@rachidboch7022]

Tourjma araB

[@aponglongchar2619]

You forgot to mention genetics too... They have a generation of runners..

[@michaeladrian2210]

I disagree. I am Irish and my genetics allow me to race

[@HSpartaL]

Mike Porter he didn’t say it was exclusive to Kenyans

[@michaeladrian2210]

@@HSpartaL I can only respond to what I read.

[@saintmoryant2553]

@@michaeladrian2210 then you can't read

[@michaeladrian2210]

@@saintmoryant2553 his comment mentioned genetics. Therefore he was attributing genetics as a causitive factor. Which by itself is clear because we are guided physically by genetics. The statement can't be over read. It leaves open the extent. However it may imply a specific unique role. I do not understand the focus of a simple statement. Kenyans have genes Kenyans run I have genes I run.

[@jayivan4207]

wish i had money to go train there. i dont want to be the best in the world, but i want to be the best i can be as an individual. awesome video

[@mulusawalter779]

Come, Kenyans are very friendly and hospitable. They will host you for free in their homes

[@eddy.3k_7]

Thank you sir .Welcome back to our lovely country 🔥❤

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you DL, I'd love to come back soon! Hopefully next year :)

[@cfbaddict7284]

Prime genetics+hardworking culture+good training program+no processed food=🏃‍♂️

[@darkirisr.380]

Why they run fast... everyone: genetics, running form... Nobody says: discipline, frijoles and rice XD

[@RunwithSung]

Roots are always hidden under the ground

[@multechpro7151]

but genetics are the most important aspect, do you think american and european runners are lazy and dont train as hard?

[@ss-lz3vz]

Yeah they are fucking hard worker

[@croatiazg2581]

@@multechpro7151 wait a minute. I am not so informed about running, but I have to ask a quedtion. What about Julien Wanders and Mo Farah? Genetics? Really?

[@jquiznos2283]

Frijoles. Always the frijoles.

[@djmoska3722]

Someone from Good Morning America said they run fast because of Nike Shoes.😂😂😂. People who’ve never seen Kenyan runners train will never know how much dedication , talent and effort goes into making the Kenyan Athletics team.

[@enockkipkemboi2009]

Mahershala Karim 😂😂😂 That was another level of ignorance.

[@chuarh7393]

It's partially but not completely correct

[@user-kd2jw2tc8f]

현 육상선수입니다. 케냐선수들이 왜 잘 뛰는지 이유 듣고 머리를 한방 맞은것 같습니다. 항상 저는 케냐의 타고남 때문에 잘 뛴다고 생각했죠. 이 동영상을 보니 케냐에 대한 관점이 달라졌습니다. 역시 세계최고는 훈련하는 마음가짐이나 자기관리 이런게 다르다는걸 느꼈습니다. 정말 동영상 감사합니다.

[@RunwithSung]

잘 봐주셔서 감사합니다. 마음가짐도 정말 큰 파트인데, 사람들이 알아봐주지 못하는게 아쉬웠어요! 현 종목이 혹시 어떻게 되시는지 궁금하네요. 건강히 훈련하고 계시길 바랍니다!

[@user-kd2jw2tc8f]

지금 저는 경보선수 입니다. 응원해주셔서 감사해요!! 유튜브 잘 보겠습니다!!

[@sabrinaheart2289]

Motivation + Discipline = Consistency - Eliud Kipchoge

[@RunwithSung]

Indeed... nothing beats consistency!

[@parkermassey6373]

And raw talent, high vo2 max and slow twitch fibers

[@InTrancedState]

+ massive genetic help

[@madhavapraneethomkar58]

This vide deserves way more likes n views , n importantly, more than likes being important, the video itself is so valuable n important , that all of the viewers deserve this to be watched, ... That music , the blogging , that experience narration , Bro Gotta say ,,,, u made my day ,, na na ,,, much more than a day, a step in the life towards progress

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you so much for the love! Please spread the words. Hope you this video gave you some inspiration.

[@madhavapraneethomkar58]

@@RunwithSung I shared the video to all of my mates, right after I viewed... S, u inspired undoubtedly

[@RunwithSung]

@@madhavapraneethomkar58 Thank you so much man! I will keep making videos

[@omkarkibe]

Great video Bro! Thank you so much for making this! Kenyans rock, and so you do! 😀😍🙏

[@RunwithSung]

They were amazing.. thank you for watching Omkar!

[@limbo7i]

Brilliant content Sang! Great to know how the world's elites do it!

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you Suraj! Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to know about Kenyan runners or running in general!

[@soenikmoitanyon]

Running is a kalenjin affair. The first to make international debut were,Kiprugut Chumo,a kipsigis from Kericho,then kipchoge keino,a nandi and Ben Jipcho from Mt Elgon region. Ben Jipcho comes from small sabaot/sebei community in Bungoma,western kenya. Then came Mike Boit and thousands others up to date.

[@soenikmoitanyon]

But not borana,gabbra or rendille or the orma

[@mwasjohn58]

Soeni Rono Not true we have other communities like the maasai(David Rudisha the great) , the late Samuel Wanjiru who was a Kikuyu,Obiri (Kisii) and so many more.

[@soenikmoitanyon]

@@mwasjohn58 There's also Catherine Ndereba, Bedan Karoki,Patrick Makau and Wakihuru. But for a kikuyu to be an athlete,he/ she must be from Nyahururu or Laikipia. So you can conclude that they're not pure.

[@Dennis_2026]

@@mwasjohn58 and Catherine Dereba the marathon queen

[@danielkariuki8984]

Let's not be tribal. Douglas Wakiihuri,john Ngugi,Catherine Ndereba,Samuel Wanjiru etc

[@maxbuttwl]

Dear Sung.. You are now my running idol. At 57, I am inspired by your commitment in running

[@RunwithSung]

Keep it up Max.. you go tit!

[@stevespyder]

self awareness, knowing your pace without a watch. that is so true, i could tell you my split time within a second. with practice and repetition, just very basic training, you hit this zen mode where you are just in tune with your body ...

[@RunwithSung]

stevespyder they seem to have it all the time... perhaps thousanda of hours of walking and running as a lifestyle helped them to cultivate that ability..!

[@gauravjha8938]

Wow... I wish i could train like that..!

[@RunwithSung]

Hard work and humility.. every day!

[@SNIGGANOOT]

Big heart , no fear of pain and a love for the sport.

[@RunwithSung]

You are absolutely right. So much for the sport and discipline. They commit to it.

[@noxible]

Levels! So much respect for Kenyan athletes

[@travelhungry1019]

Great video! Truly inspiring. Humble and grateful will take you far.

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

Simplicity and extreme mental discipline unlike any other athletes in the world.

[@RunwithSung]

exactly! Keeping things simple, close to the essence... and their raw desire for success makes them tougher than titanium

[@Jim-be8sj]

Great video. The subject of Kenyan runners is very interesting and this is one of the best videos I have seen about them. Good job!

[@RunwithSung]

Jim Thank you so much for your kind words Jim! I hope this video gave you some inspiration :)

[@sudhirtalekar5464]

THEY ARE VERY HARD WORKING & DEDICATED TO THEIR TRAINING. THEY HAVE A GOAL.

[@RunwithSung]

Truth

[@NegSteLucie]

Imagine if Kenyans got into cycling. I imagine they could do pretty well at it.

[@mikekalya]

Sure?

[@elvis.kipkosgei]

I am a Kenyan distance Runner in the United states and i can attest that everything you've said is absolutely true! It all makes sense, it's part of what i observed while in a training camp in Kaptagat

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for your comment! I heard Kaptagat has a lot of camps and talented runners as well. Where in US are you training?

[@elvis.kipkosgei]

@@RunwithSung Yes, Kaptagat is an amazing training place, especially for students athletes , I'm currently training in IOWA

[@omegapoi9533]

Very informative, thanks. Keep making videos like this 😄😄

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you so much! I will make videos for each traits of Kenyan running soon!

[@criticalthinker7822]

The sunrise with the morning stretching looks so satisfying. Awesome video!

[@RunwithSung]

Thanks friend!

[@DeWhitWhitfield]

Thank you, this video really helps me.

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you! Very grateful it helped you. What are you training for? Anything I can help with a specific video?

[@syedmohdgulamasghar8809]

I like and love them because of their involvement in keep on running.

[@RunwithSung]

Syed Mohd gulam Asghar they are so focused and disciplined!

[@BPx808]

Wow what a great experience to run with them in their country.

[@RunwithSung]

B P It was simply amazing. Cant wait to go back!

[@user-bd4qr6se8w]

이런 채널이 있는지 이제야 알았네요 ! 저도 열심히 달릴겁니다. 좋은 영상 또 올려주세요!

[@RunwithSung]

봐주셔서 감사합니다! 더 다양한 비디오 준비중입니다. 주변에도 많이 알려주세요 :)

[@direkramseychikboy9102]

I was a part time paid marathon runner wayback in the 80s and 90s. I ran 3am in the monring. REST then go to my corporate work at 8am. the go to the track and ran again 6pm. Eat my dinner and same routine until I got married in 2009. I really enjoy the simplicity of our training wayback in the 80s and 90s. No GPS, No Heart Rate, No Hydration belt. Just you, your running shoes and your running clothes. I miss those days. I am still active today but not in a competitive level.

[@RunwithSung]

Your story is inspiring..! Where are you from? How did you manage sleep and rest while juggling running and work?

[@direkramseychikboy9102]

@@RunwithSung I am from the Philippines. I am running for almost 30 years. I started as a student athlete (17 yo). Now I am 53 yo and still running. Thanks.

[@tricia2622]

Thank you so much for this, I learnt a lot

[@RunwithSung]

Tricia Thank you for watching Tricia! Grateful you got something out of it! Let me know if you have any further questions abt Kenyan running in Iten

[@Mathildo12345]

Great video, man. I did not know your channel till now. Thanks for sharing your experience, you seem like a super chill dude as well. Cheers from Brazil

[@RunwithSung]

Thanks man! Thank you for watching and thank you for commenting on it. Hope you are well in Brazil.

[@ginaw3280]

it's informative. just finished a book about running, thanks.

[@RunwithSung]

gina w thank you for watching! Im curious, which running book did you read?

[@ginaw3280]

Run with Sung by adharanand finn who went to kenya for a-6 -month training. but the book is about japanese running.

[@RunwithSung]

gina w oh I met him in Iten and he is great!

[@basewinnervid]

Such an awesome video Sung!! Great principles and loved the training footage. 9 Kenyan secrets so important for running and in all aspects life! Thank you and your crew for making this.

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for watching! They are so amazing in many aspects. So much to learn from them, that can be applied to all aspects of life!

[@nicholasbuonanno5938]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU SAY "TRACK"

[@RunwithSung]

haha I was... already so tired, even before starting the "TRACK" workout

[@user-gz2ot4oy8n]

Nothing like genetics it's just their discipline and hard work

[@victorgarciavargas8056]

Kenyans compete with Ethiopians, they both rule in the world of running.

[@Nasilah87]

and Morocco

[@achylish]

@@Nasilah87 and Algeria

[@christianmbudi2753]

And Uganda

[@anirudhashahide1408]

Wat da fuck

[@nurmuhammad7627]

@@christianmbudi2753 and wakanda

[@chandrashekhar-li6vn]

Beautiful people, they mingle so well 👌

[@misamisarules]

Great video Sung! I appreciate both that you did it in English and that you took The trouble to add subtitles! the video quality and picture direction are also amazing, Thanks for sharing this!

[@misamisarules]

By subs I meant text cues 😅

[@kdndjdndiwo]

Very nice content, to learn how kenyans so fast you try to figure it out, train with them... Respect ...

[@RunwithSung]

It was not easy, but it was a memorable, humbling experience. I recommend!

[@kronikzblehtcgs3303]

Their speed is outstanding, thank you for uploading

[@kotrynasiskauskaite4995]

I's just discovered your channel. It is awesome! Nice content :)

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for the love! Hope you find some value from my content :)

[@Letsenjoyrunning]

유투브에서 제가 봤던 영상 중에 가장 최고의 영상입니다. 앞으로 제가 달리는데에도 엄청난 모티베이션을 주시네요. 감사합니다!

[@RunwithSung]

감사합니다! 앞으로 건강히 쭈욱 잘 달리시길 바랍니다 :) 영상 주변에도 많이 알려주세요~! :)

[@thsgus]

Run, Sung, Run 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️

[@RunwithSung]

🌅🇰🇪

[@IAMMURAGE]

They develop their own body intuition. That's a really good point.

[@RunwithSung]

Temba Murage Something we let our devices to do these days..!

[@forrestgump8717]

13:57 there is a kid wearing a supreme shirt. This kid knows what's hyped!

[@spoilerman6341]

it was probably by accident but he might be on track who knows

[@user-sn9nr3fq4u]

진짜 멋져요 케냐 선수들! 삶에서 진심으로 감사하면서 사는 것이 내 삶을 더 풍요롭게 하는 것이구나 다시 한 번 느낍니다! 저는 풀코스를 컷오프에 걸리지 않게 들어오고 속도에 연연해 하지 않으면서 70세 할머니가 될때까지 아프지 않고 즐겁게 달리자 하며 사는 사람인데요, 속도에 관해 내 생각을 다시 한 번 정리해보게 되는 영상이었습니다. 고맙습니다.

[@screenstream1005]

It's basically their childhood and almost only that, not their training, just look at Jakob Ingebrigtsen who ran 9 times a week as a child or Hicham El Guerrouj (13 times a week at 15years old), everyone can be worldclass with the same childhood

[@robh8057]

Here are the true reasons why Kenyans and Ethiopians dominate long distance running: 1. Kenya and Ethiopia have highlands (high altitude) with thin air so training in these places develop better lung capacity for long distance running. 2. Kenya and Ethiopia are close to the equator and their climate are often hot thus running a marathon in cooler places like in Boston is a breeze to them. 3. They are from a nomadic tribe so they are genetically adapted to move walk/run long distances. 4. They don't eat junk food that is full of sugars and carbs. They are metabolically flexible being able to be fueled by fat (for long distance) and glucose (for sprinting).

[@benjamincho4819]

Damn, this video inspired me to do something physical 6 days a week even if it's just 15 minutes of pushups and body squat. Easy run, hard run and then easy run again? No wonder Usain Bolt is the fastest man on Earth.

[@RunwithSung]

Benjamin Cho Happy it inspired you! Hope you keep it going. Usain is from Jamaica, fyi!

[@10000subswithnovideos.]

Run with Sung tbh when I was like 4 I thought Usain was from Africa because I thought Jamaica was in Africa. You only get smarter from your mistakes.

[@matrics4899]

좋은 정보 감사합니다. 덕분에 케냐 훈련법을 배우게 되었고, 동기 부여가 되었습니다. 5년 내에 꼭 케냐에 가서 킵쵸게와 함께 훈련할 겁니다.^^

[@derrick1004]

Keep up the good work bro

[@RunwithSung]

thanks brah!

[@agenthoini]

Slightly hesitated to click but very glad i did. Really nice video and ill be checking out more :)

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for watching!

[@renhard_simatupang]

Thanks for this education, God Bless You

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for watching!

[@anandkumar-tp4vh]

You have made the video very perfectly . Thanks for sharing . Keep it up. All the best for your future.

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you very much for Anand! Hope you are well man

[@mattoneil7470]

alot of people talk about their genitics and stuff u cant do anything about but most people dont realize the work they put in. i mean in that video there up doing yoga at 6:30 and grinding all day.

[@RunwithSung]

EVERY SINGLE DAY. Some people just don't want to recognize the hard work they put in.

[@msjsnjsskdjajsnsbs2748]

Run with Sung some ppl just don’t want to recognize the genetics part🤷‍♂️

[@user-sn9nr3fq4u]

Thank you so much for this precious video.

[@pixeldesigns5333]

they have an environnement that encourages them to run

[@RunwithSung]

So true. It makes A HUGE difference

[@thenordianmapper]

the best video on youtube i have ever seen

[@RunwithSung]

That is a very generous comment my friend, thank you! hope you are having a fabulous day

[@aliceomarphiri9635]

Also remember they are in the highlands, there's less oxygen, our lungs are used to using less oxygen to perform, most of these areas producing athletes are 2400 meters above sea levels,these are high altitude training areas

[@abigailtovar2278]

This video inspires to get running thanks and will subscribe!

[@RunwithSung]

Abigail Tovar Thank you I hope you keep running!

[@michaeladrian2210]

Because they train in groups. We watch games in groups.

[@RunwithSung]

In Kenya I learned that running is more team work than individual..

[@yasser_hussain]

@@RunwithSung Everything is better with teamwork. That's the difficulty of the West. Too much individualism.

[@michaeladrian2210]

@@yasser_hussain Training can be enhanced with some teamwork such as heavy intervals or fartlek but racing is individual...running down any and all! Your comment on the West, at least I found naive but it is your opinion.

[@tweetychu2507]

Thanks for sharing this!!!! Open my eyes!

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for watching!

[@soominkim5560]

Whoaa nicee wish I could go there and run with that view😳🌟

[@RunwithSung]

You can always come to Iten! It is open for everyone :)

[@ronbell7920]

Football, Kenyans play Futball everyday during their youth. Man, these kids love to compete and they are not distracted by material things. They cannot afford them. Also, when one is up the escarpment you are 5000'+ above sea level and there are still hills to climb! Northwest Kenya, ideal climate and good clean food.

[@mrsyogadoc]

I was hoping you’d comment on their “fuel”. What do they feed their bodies for energy?

[@FullRewardMinistries]

Kenyans eat a lot of ugali! A corn maze that is boiled down to a very thick consistentcy and is eaten with a lot of veggies and occasionally meat. As they are so poor they are unable to eat as much animal and meat products as we are. Their lowly processed food that's high in nutrients allows them to stay fueled and healthy!

[@mrsyogadoc]

That is what I thought. That is awesome. I am a “no meat athlete” myself. Eating Whole Foods. That has been proven to be the best “fuel” for our bodies. Thanks for the response. I wish this info was more apparent to most folks.

[@kikaorozco1135]

mrsyogadoc I agree , I used to eat lots of chicken before but every since I started running long distance and a faster pace every time I eat I have to use bathroom but if I eat meat I get very constipated so I stay away from it now !

[@RunwithSung]

I will make an indepth video on their nutrition soon... but you are right, they eat mostly carbs and vegetables from whole foods... no packaged foods and not much meat

[@bonifacepamous1339]

@@RunwithSung hi

[@scottwills4221]

Awesome, insightful and uplifting video, Thank you for the blessing

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you scott!

[@milana2020]

Beautiful skin, life, accents, everything ❤️✨

[@waterproof4403]

The Kenyans are absolutely amazing! Thanks for this yooo!!! Please if you can Do a video on how the Ethiopians train too💚

[@RunwithSung]

Hello! Thanks for watching. I'd love to make a video on Ethiopians but I have never been there. Maybe I will gather some information and compare? Thanks for the suggestion!

[@waterproof4403]

@@RunwithSung i grew up in Ethiopia. But I was in the city. I've seen a number of athletes train and they are so awesome to run with! But the elite ones almost always come from the countryside where the elevation is insane and the environment is just epic. I've never been over there but surely I will sometime. I hope you make it one day. Wish you luck ✌🤘

[@shaac1]

MO FARAH is from somalia and Abdi bile abdi and me😂 so we The east africans (EAFs) one love

[@evadtrent5607]

Mo Farah also visits Item when he has a big event coming up. The altitude in Item is great.

[@maxbuttwl]

Dear Sung... Why am I inspired, because I would do the same as you when I am passionate about something. .coming to Iten, finding out by experience, your virtual morning run in Iten is my gym video 3 times a week. thank you very much for doing what you are doing. It help those like me to do stay focus.. concentrate n b discipline. thank you again.

[@ssuf]

Maybe under the environment, you forgot altitude. I live in Eldoret but I can't finish 2K run 😂, but I am a swimmer, I can't do 3 minutes underwater at home, but in other places like Mombasa, and Kisumu I can do at least 8minutes underwater 😍

[@RunwithSung]

Oh yes, altitude makes a ton of difference too! I thought it was too obvious one to mention, but thank you for pointing it out :)

[@tc-3]

Interesting video, thank you for providing us with such a valuable insight.

[@RunwithSung]

Thank you for watching Tamara! :)

[@solaireof_astora]

He might seem a bit slow for running 3 minute 800’s, but this is at 8000 feet above sea level at least...

[@RunwithSung]

It was about 8000 feet, and yeah, it was tough workout haha

[@ekam6705]

Everyone can done everything so don't think about anything keep focus only on consistency so Run bro Run 🏃 . . . . & I really appreciate kenneyans runners and rest world runners too.

[@user-ci1xh5bf2y]

Hello from Thailand. I am glad to see you with KENYA Runner. They are nice.

[@ajdazagar5398]

Damn their legs are like twice as long as mine o.O

[@latestchristmassongswithly714]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annewaithera7702]

Imagine they are just teenagers.... what happens when they stop growing!🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@harmenkampinga2871]

super great analysis! Thanks, man!

[@chiduozayumba6452]

Not all Kenyans only Kalenjins and mostly Nandis sub tribe others are heavy like Sumo Wrestlers

[@ronnieb9233]

You talk as if those Nandi sub tribe are not Kenyans, even Brazil is known for football but not all can play

[@placeholder2836]

Ronnie B this is different

[@Jayney214]

Chiduo zayumba...yea coz Obiri... Catherine ndereba , the late Samuel wanjirua Nd the likes are all Nandis.... Gosh how do you reason

[@evanskipkogei5293]

please if you don't have something to post just keep quiet.

[@meshakmambo9364]

Chiduo Zayumba you're Letting kenya down for your worthless sentiments there is only one kenya😖😖😖😖