My First Track Workout On A Kenyan Dirt Track (Kenya Experience DAY 3)

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Day 3 of training out here in Iten, Kenya. Today headed down to the local dirt track in Iten at the Kameriny stadium. First we observed the local professionals and then followed up with 12x 100m strides, our first introduction to some speed as we continue to acclimatise to the conditions. If you're new to the channel please leave a like and consider subscribing for more.
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[@petewilcock]

Just wait until the local Friday race. You'll never feel slower in your life. 15min 5kers are left in the dust by all the locals!

[@markjuba1606]

I’ve only come across your channel recently, and have binge-watched multiple videos as I really like your modest and easy-going manner. Love this series in Kenya, so please keep posting everyday. Good luck with getting used to the altitude and the heat!

[@severiner7168]

We have snow here so I'm watching the videos to keep warm.

[@VagabondShoes]

Watched a few KZbinrs on their Kenya Experience and this is the best series of videos yet.

[@kathrynball4378]

Thanks for making us feel like we’re there with you! Editing videos during your down time is probably not want you always want to do, but we all really appreciate it, Ben!

[@TheFODRunner]

Loving the series so far mate 👏

[@jackwentrunning]

Content getting better and better mate! Keep it going!

[@aldalton]

Great video and a nice shout out from Natalie to the Hillsborough & Rivelin RC 😃

[@Team.L]

my old kameriny track now it's destroyed ... this track was absolutely wonderful to train on 15-20 years ago .. almost everyone was here then and run the shit out of themselves .. there used to be nice stands on both sides .. it's a shame that they destroyed this arena.

[@andytv22]

I have an athlete in high school running with you and the group as of last week. Started following your channel after he mentioned you.

[@kkingg_21]

Going to kenya is the best thing that has happened to u. U are gonna become a champion soon🎉🎉

[@ian-mucarruthers441]

I'm so looking forward to these updates every day. Thanks so much for sharing. Great stuff. Oh and it's cold and raining in Essex today. Enjoy.

[@itsonandy]

Loving the daily vlogs brother. What an experience this must be 👊🏻👏🏻

[@tekstar78]

Loving these daily updates!

[@gerardswinley4736]

Loving this series Ben! Thanks for bringing us along

[@fkoti]

This is so inspiring Ben, what an amazing experience!

[@Ammerstol]

Very nice this series Ben. Keep them coming those videos :)

[@maxtodd6186]

Loving these Ben👍🏻

[@RiversideWalks]

Looks like a brilliant place to run. Greetings from Norwich!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

This looks like a trip I need to do. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm jealous 😁

[@rawbanana729]

Loving this series Ben

[@johnarleentaninecz2867]

Ben, thank you for putting out this content. I really enjoy the honest view.

[@paulandrew8845]

Wow that looks so much fun

[@timverkoyen8742]

Awesome you are making all the time to make these videos each day!!!!! Very happily watch then each day 🏃‍♂️👊💪

[@victorisrunning]

Loving the vlog series! what an amazing experience Ben!! Enjoy

[@iq_by_0303]

I love them daily vids

[@kieronturner2667]

What a great experience Ben 😁 loving this little series 👏 looks like an amazing place

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Ah mate what an opportunity? Bet it’s a real ‘pinch me’ feeling being out there! Awesome keeping up with this trip Ben can’t wait for the rest of it! Would love to do this one day!

[@iberiksoderblom]

Again so interesting. I was really surpried to hear how slow they run the easy runs.

[@applerunner1184]

Enjoying this series…

[@RDJ2]

Closing in on 50k subscribers Ben. Nice work, keep it up.

[@duncanplayer9104]

this is such good content

[@Momentumunboun]

I read a book a few years ago called "Running with the Kenyans" and these videos really remind me of that book. I don't remember much of what the book was about, but I know it involved running, and I think it took place in the same town as the one in this video. It was an awesome book, and I am really enjoying these videos so far!!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Very cool that track and seeing those runners flying by. I guess the dirt will have a positive impact in being less harmful to your body while still working hard

[@lyess1637]

love those Kenya vlogs!

[@simonhodgson4941]

Fascinating video Ben, they know their running them Kenyans 😂🏃

[@CharlieRunning1992]

Awesome content

[@laurenmillyx]

It was really interesting how slow they run the easy pace! Do you think you will try and incorporate this into your training when you get back home, even not at altitude?

[@Subirroy401]

Love from India

[@DavidBhoy1967]

Looks like an amazing experience. I’m assuming there’s different levels of runners there? They’re not all as good as you, are they? lol

[@lordjupu]

Nice content, keep it coming! Question: how are you feeling the surface, easier than in home for legs as no asphalt?

[@devtrev85]

That sound byte about the Kenyan runners doing nothing but “run, eat, sleep” is wild. Following Luis Orta I’ve learned how it’s a job and their livelihoods literally depend on it. What was the takeaway from that particular talk?

[@pauljabbour6250]

Hey Ben. Thanks for the amazing videos you are posting. I was curious what sort of running glasses you are using and how do you manage them from sliding down your face when you sweat?

[@nathanhobson4015]

Think I could make it to the track. After that? Not so much 😄

[@viktorgjersen4698]

Does it only cost about 1500 pounds?

[@308bar]

What is your shoe rotation at the camp and how are they feeling? Novablast TR milage review?

[@crankgreenwatts]

Looks amazing Ben and really enjoying you taking us on your journey 👌am curious, with respect to food, if there are any plant-based athletes there? That seminar sounded amazing and so much Coaches could learn from 🙌

[@RunningTrips]

Hey Phil, Hope you don't mind me replying on Ben's behalf. Plant-based diets aren't common amongst Kenyan runners (at least not through choice) but a lot of the food is plant-based anyway. The founders of Kenya Experience (the trip Ben is on) are both plant-based athletes ourselves, and whenever we are there we don't have any problems with the diet. The kitchen at HATC (the training centre we stay at) is well accustomed to accommodating plant-based runners. The only thing I would say is that you would probably want to bring plenty of snacks along with you as finding good options between meals can be difficult, but in terms of breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp itself plant-based is absolutely covered. Cheers, Gavin

[@crankgreenwatts]

@@RunningTrips Thank you so much .. I posed the question for the running community. The experience looks amazing; and a previous video with the School children running was amazing. Truly love this content and hope appreciate it was a sensible question. Cheers, Phil

[@RunningTrips]

@@crankgreenwatts yeah for sure, was absolutely a valid question - I only replied in place of Ben as I have first hand experience of being a plant based runner in Iten. Hope the answer was helpful. Cheers

[@crankgreenwatts]

@@RunningTrips Very much so and thank you for taking the time to reply 👍

[@arashtaheri7201]

I'm planning on going to the Kenya Experience in December. Do you recommend flying with Jambojet for a roundtrip from Nairobi to Eldoret?

[@ivanjeremija9180]

You have pale skin like me , you have to be careful in sun.I always have some olive oil creme on( or sunscreen if you are not a peasant from dalmatia like me)

[@Stehtky]

What brand and model is your armband hr monitor and to you like it? Thanks

[@gokdenizstudy1684]

Ben felton like

[@laszlokovacs9596]

🖤❤💚

[@WERK777]

Ben I will PayPal you whatever if you can pick up one of those black hats that say Kenya as seen around 7:50 on the speaker :D pls pls thank you

[@Team.L]

hi bro ... i have a question .. are you interested in coming to kaptagat next week and training here one day? you have most of the runners from the NN team training here (Kipchoge) and Dr Rosa Nike elite gang .. lots of today's world class runners Kaptagat forest area ..

[@gary1703]

Im curious about that elite track. Is there some secret sauce in running on a gravel track as opposed to on a regular tartan track for training?

[@duhusker4383]

Yeah, ketchup sauce is the secret.

[@neilmurray549]

👌👍

[@Wonderkid44]

Ben! You’re ace mate! Day by day content! You’re the cream of the crop when it comes to running content!

[@kathrynflannery2889]

Will you meet Eliud?

[@el_carbonara]

no ugali for breakfast? :o

[@seanbolger7371]

Wear a hat!!

[@fabsterun]

First

[@david7395]

I appreciate the content but are any of these athletes or their sponsors receiving money for foreigners benefiting from their training, expertise and geography? I see so many foreigners go there and I do not see enough compensation go to the athletes that help all of you. Imagine if i asked Bowman to let me train with phelps for a week or a month.