Brother Colm Interview: "The Secret is that there is no secret" | Run with Sung

[@parkjk24]

What a sage! So much wisdom! Great content Sung!

[@RunwithSung]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you bro!

[@RunwithSung]

✳️Highlights✳️ 2:10 “People showing up at my door is a regular feature of my life.” 4:20 “There is nothing dramatic happening in our training. But at the same time, maybe there is a human element to our story and there is an approach we have that touches people.” 5:30 “Maybe I try to (let) athletes integrating athletics into their personality and character. Rather than your whole character and personality becoming athletic. I like them to feel that athletics and your talent are just small part of who you are.” 7:40 Difference between an athlete who integrates athletics into his/her life and an athlete who squeezes his/her life into athletics. 23:20 Why Brother Colm does not deal with his athletes financially 28:40 Brother Colm’s thoughts on drug use in the world of athlectics 35:25 Bro Colm’s thoughts on money 38:07 “You become vulnerable when you become only money-oriented.” 40:05 A big part of why Brother Colm came to Kenya: Working with young people 41:20 Best way to inspire young people 45:35 The moments when Brother Colm has biggest smiles on his face (From my interactions with him) 46:50 “We are touched by people. It is the people that touch our lives. So my idea has always been people centered. I have no facilities here. No gymnasium, no track, just a field. So, it’s about people.” 48:10 “Very often I think we can overemphasize facilities at the expense of the person.” 50:20 “I depended on my athletes in the beginning to teach me how to coach.” 51:51 “This is coaching made in Kenya.” 53:10 How Brother Colm developed his coaching system 54:00 Brother Colm’s thoughts on Kenyan nutrition 55:50 Brother Colm’s thoughts on sophistication of the athletics 56:20 “It wasn’t until 25 years after I came that people began to focus a bit more on Iten and realize there must be something going on here.” 57:10 “Maybe we became too scientific, maybe too technical. Running is among the most simplest, basic movement of human being. So maybe, we need to go back and look at the basics of the sport.” 57:44 “Maybe that is a kind of wake-up call coming from Iten to the world of athletics.”

[@billlynch5609]

43 years at Iten and he still puts in the same dedication, day in day out.

[@RunwithSung]

He is one of the most amazing, humblest human beings I've ever met. God bless him...

[@RunnersUniteCoaching]

Do you think Id be able to hop in some of his sessions if I were to go to iten? I just hit sub 1:50 after a couple years of running and want to beat the American record in the 800

[@omkarkibe]

Such a wonderful interview! Salute to Brother Colm for such great wisdom and understanding about life! Greetings from India! 😍🙏

[@Mauirunner]

Mahalo for spending time with Brother Colm and sharing such an in-depth interview. Great jog and keep up the good work.

[@sungwookim4455]

Thank you. He was such a kind, compassionate and wise person.

[@gracerajah8972]

Brother Colm is sent by God.

[@spiken6017]

Great video

[@sungwookim4455]

Thank you!

[@richardnyathi7239]

Humble man ever Jah bless

[@Lottimonstera]

What a great man

[@FABIOh1976]

Great Interview.

[@deter3]

best leadership demonstration .

[@RunwithSung]

Seriously. He is a saint with so much wisdom and leadership

[@deter3]

@@RunwithSung do u happen to have 2nd half or can u explain in details of how he have the community to coach themself and other leadership details .

[@faycalcharait5073]

انه مدرب رائع وله عين ثاقبةفي اكتشاف المواهب الشابة

[@aleksanderduda7066]

Can you make a video of Rhonex Kipruto training session?

[@sungwookim4455]

I have left Iten but I have 'trained' with him for 3 months ('trained' cuz I could never really run 'with' him but I got to observe his training and sessions for 3 months). Maybe I will make a short video talking about what I've observed. But simply, he is one of the most disciplined person I've ever met.

[@aleksanderduda7066]

@@sungwookim4455 thanks

[@Benonsnare]

Thanks for this great video! It is treasure!

[@michaelcostantino5397]

Did you complete the 2nd part of the interview. I was very much looking forward to how Br. Colm develop his training methods. Part 1 was excellent! Very enjoyable and very informative. Thank you. - Mike Costantino

[@RunwithSung]

Hi Mike, thank you for the love! Have been busy doing other things, but I promise I will get it out for you within next 7 days. Hope you are well in this crazy time..!

[@michaelcostantino5397]

@@RunwithSung Thanks Sung. Being a high school teacher, many of the things Br. Colm is talking about apply directly to my profession and my work with my students. I have been actively involved in sports all of my life and use the principles that I learn from sports in my professional and everyday life which is why I am so interested in hearing what Br. Colm has to say. I also am enjoying your audio interview with Br. Colm from 2015. Looking forward to seeing your update. Please keep me posted. Likewise, hope you are doing well in this time. Watching videos such as yours inspire me with my own walking and running which have been most helpful in dealing with our current situation. Thanks so much for shaoaring! -Mike

[@RunwithSung]

Hi Michael, so happy you, as a high school teacher and a community leader, find this interview with Bro Colm helpful and informative. Bro Colm’s got really good lessons and experiences to share with people like you. Lets keep walking running sharing and staying positive. Will come back with Part 2 soon!

[@michaelcostantino5397]

Please let me know when Part 2 gets posted as I am most interested in hearing how Br. Colm developed his training methods as well as anything else he has to say. Thank you!

[@Stephane_sauve]

🙏💜

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[@JT0007]

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[@madforit2]

It's genetic.

[@daniel.agoston]

what's genetic? having legs and discipline? Everyday dedication is genetic? Constant altitude training is genetic?