NO MERCY | Marathon Training in KENYA with LUIS ORTA | S02E01

Welcome to a new season of Marathon Training in Kenya with Luis Orta! This year we bring you a ton of great new content from the Home of Champions: Iten, Kenya! In this season, we meet up with some of the huge groups that train together in Iten, joining them on long runs, medium long runs, fartleks, track workouts, easy runs, and more! We have some special guests, including Olympic medalist Paul Chelimo who was born and raised in Iten.
In this episode we vet our group of pacers to see where they are at, whether they’ll make the cut to help Luis for his training. We also start the trip off with a group of athletes we gathered from around the world for a Kenyan training experience of their own. We spent a week together exploring, learning, bonding, and of course training with the Kenyans. In the future we’ll be dropping an episode to recap their experience, but for now, we’re going to focus on Luis’s training. If you’re interested in joining us in Kenya for a life changing experience, please visit runningmecca.com for more information or to sign up for the next camp!
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[@cheahxile5165]

when i heard him say 3min/km is VERY RELAXED i almost fainted

[@chobaray]

😂 I feel you

[@ortaluis]

hahah

[@pattiwanyeki436]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kinyamal8201]

😂😂😂😂

[@bdanimation2801]

Pace 3 is super fast man... it like sprinting to me..

[@thomassankara2795]

Nothing like training with the most gifted athletes in the world. Big up to Kenyan brothers and sisters.

[@ortaluis]

They are amazing!

[@mtn_techne]

They’re incredible, not just incredible runners but incredible people!

[@blasblasblas2094]

Wow, these guys are in extremely good shapes or looking more on the skinny side. They all have very long legs which is good for running.

[@yanooo2007]

Some of the….

[@juliana8113]

We'll start with an easy 1km @ 3.00. These guys are ANOTHER LEVEL

[@maloxi1472]

This is slightly faster than 30:00 10k pace. My brain can understand why it would be an easy 1km for those guys but my body can't 😄

[@_cohen]

This is as close as it gets to being super human…. These gentleman are the most amazing runners this world has

[@ortaluis]

They really are super gifted, and amazing runners 🙏

[@rampetampen]

​@@ortaluisbullshit,they have free access to doping.... The biggest cheaters of all times.....

[@ibolakersfan]

Needs to be a Netflix show! This is amazing Luis

[@ortaluis]

That would be crazy!! One day 🤩 thanks bro

[@mtn_techne]

That would be so cool!

[@goldenknowledge5914]

Agree mate.. this is top quality stuff

[@TruthHurtzandHealz]

@@ortaluis I hope you're working on making an in depth documentary that Netflix is interested in. Go deeper inside the personal lives of some of the runners and their lifestyles. The door is open. God Bless.

[@WowzaGuy]

This video is SO impressive. It was such a smart idea to record a series like this, and it looks like you worked so hard to make it a professional documentary. I would love to see you team up with someone like Netflix to give it even more leverage and scale! Well done! :)

[@ortaluis]

Thanks for your words Paul that means a lot! That would be a dream to do something like that eventually!

[@mtn_techne]

Thank you so much Paul! It would be incredible to make it to Netflix someday! Definitely a goal of ours! Thank you for watching!

[@jessicashih6235]

You can write it again. Man!

[@DeeKay1911]

As a runner, this is just pure art! Like a F1 team, this is the best in the world - amazing content... And "Very easy 1 km. ... 2.55" :D

[@ultimusG]

I'm just a hobby runner but seeing the pros do it just makes it even more awesome. The amount of work and dedication.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you for your support! It's a lot of work but very worth it

[@jking0.o121]

Same. I love running, and it comes pretty natural to me, but im like 1/10th as fast as these guys!!

[@lightup6751]

Dude the way he Kenyan homie runs. His technique and stride looks surreal. Almost animated. Just this hybrid of carefree relaxation and rock solid composure. And soo consistent. What a beast. But you awesome too. You are not used to this program while these guys know it well. If you’d do this training regime for a while you’d be physically accustomed. Both of you rock.

[@stoicvibesonly]

The one thing that always stands out to me in these videos are the SMILES. They run with such joy.

[@ortaluis]

True, they are happy people and I love that

Amazing indeed..as a former Olympic weightlifter i always felt a great respect for this marathon runners.....nice video..👍👍

[@wakawaka5131]

They are in my hometown, Iten. Fantastic weather, stunning landscapes and best place to live.

[@ortaluis]

You are totally right 🙏

[@ProBloggerWorld]

Kenya is so damn impressive. Training there seems to be way beyond. Cudos to them!

[@ortaluis]

It's the most amazing adventure

[@solankikartik3283]

Love from india...🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Respect for my favourite the kipchoge❤️ and other top athletes.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you, yes! 🙌

[@Huhlistic]

Thank you for bringing us to the front row of unprecedented elite kenyan/venezuelan running. These series will elevate the masses. Love to the kenyan people! ❤

[@ortaluis]

Thank you for your feedback! It means a lot.

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

So smooth! All of those strides look effortless. Beautiful.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you🙏

[@puzzLEGO]

4:44 "very relaxed" and "2.55" shouldn't be in a sentence together 😂

[@celli1190]

Exactly.. 2.50 is Eliud pace for the marathon!!

[@mtn_techne]

You can still work to relax even in a moment of hard effort!

[@angelbrito5058]

This is awesome content Luis! I especially love watching the gait of the Kenyan runners.

[@ortaluis]

They are super gifted runners :)

[@tinakung2]

Just re-watched Orta run Berlin 2023. What an incredible group of elite athletes .

[@ortaluis]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@MinorVoices]

Those locals are just wonderful! Full of smiles and very friendly. Kenya is definitely a Mecca for runners..

[@ortaluis]

Most definitely Thank you for watching

[@picsandvidstv1348]

This video was really good.And it saddens me to hear about the story of this stadium. It’s really a shame that our government has never built a proper stadium in this region ever since, and even the one under construction is still pending! But when they win the medals they rejoice like they ever contributed in anything! So sad indeed!

[@mtn_techne]

Thanks for watching! Hopefully it’s finished sometime soon! 🤞🏻

[@CuanWalker]

Man!!! I’ve been refreshing my KZbin page all morning waiting for this one ☝️

[@ortaluis]

Thank you so much means the world to us 🙌🏻

[@mtn_techne]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Carismaticsa]

Im south African and i will say that Africans are friendly right through im not being biased but honest. I love your video Nate COLLABORATION WILL END RACISM.❤

[@TheWatchover07]

Thank you so much for putting up the name of Venezuela, Luis. Thank you very much for your time and hard work.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you for following!

[@yateso9441]

Nothing but respect for Kenya and it’s amazing Athletes, a true gift

[@ortaluis]

Thank you 🙏

[@rickyray4319]

As a district champ who won’t be running in college it has been tuff to loose this part of my life. These videos help to remind me why I ran and give me motivation to run in the future even though I won’t be competing for anything.

[@ortaluis]

We love inspiring you and being able to share our passion

[@artdoneus]

Thank for sharing this!! Recently got into running like 3mo ago been running everyday and absolutely love it!!! This video is a dream!! Kenya looks so cool and the people!!

[@ortaluis]

It is!! Thank you for watching

[@matutte5475]

Sin palabras Luis, necesitaba que volvieras cn este contenido nuevamente.. me emociona ver a los keniatas, sin palabras 👏👏

[@ortaluis]

Gracias! La verdad son lo mejor

[@xtrmz8191]

I love running... I want to be at this type of place in my life🙏❤️

[@ortaluis]

Hope you can join us someday!

[@galvaniduarte2660]

Excelente Luis desde todos los aspectos y que ahora incluyas a los corredores Recreativos es muy noble de tu parte. Te deseo que sigas teniendo mucho éxito.

[@ortaluis]

Muchas gracias hermano! Saludos

[@joshuagowan8277]

Fantastic content! As a casual runner it's incredible to see what sort of training goes into elite running! Can't wait to watch the rest of season 2

[@ortaluis]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you for the support

[@Ybsjek]

I have always wanted to run marathons and I am currently in Kenya for a mission project. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@hassanlildabz4853]

Thats great ....

[@SamirNYC]

What are you doing exactly? Exchanging food for religion. Leave Africa alone

[@GraceMusyoka]

Worse. They are exchanging guns for World Bank rankings in the name of fighting terrorists or whatever word they have coined to describe the next place they want to raid. Shame. 😠 😡

[@NathanKamau-d5h]

What mission 🤔

[@MrSupernova111]

Bro, I've never seen anything like this. Phenomenal footage and editing! Thanks!!

[@jessicashih6235]

Stunningly, see Louis leads the team to run on the second set interval, only by 67 seconds, despite the fatigue of 24-hr long flight from Colorado.OMG.

[@eddyrandu3127]

It's training 😂🤣. Competition is a different thing

[@enod9746]

Many people do not know what high altitude training involves. I once travelled to a city with a high altitude and heavy sunshine. After two hours in the sun, I almost passed out.

[@Koufalia4]

Too much booze bruh

[@hasuramapa4639]

Marathon running will never seize to amaze me ❤

[@ortaluis]

Agreed! it's an art. Thank you for watching

[@Falcore323]

Love your content! I do running just as extra cardio (I'm a competetive dancer) but it's always exciting, watching runners as good as you!

[@ortaluis]

Thank you so much and good luck with your craft!!

[@sachinaggarwal1603]

They are so humble God bless them ❤️

[@jg5555]

Really enjoying these videos...so glad Season 2 is just beginning!

[@ortaluis]

It's gonna be the best!

[@peterwhite7428]

I love these video of the Kenyan runners. They are world class athletes and human beings.

[@ortaluis]

The best part of the year is when I'm there training with them. 🙏

[@darklordlc]

The athleticism of these guys is incredible. Humbling to watch.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you 🙏

[@thabisoprince2738]

I am so much inspired to watch this video ,and I am determined to stay focused.THANKS TO KENYA.

[@ortaluis]

Best of luck! Thank you for supporting us

[@elsiebirgen768]

Proudly 🇰🇪

[@Tito_mutai]

watching this video while preparing for the upcoming Nairobi Uhuru classic marathon,thanks for the inspiration

[@ortaluis]

Thanks for watching!

[@christianstaine3503]

Thank you Luis for the awesome content. Learning a lot from your experiences! Keep the grind strong🙌🏾

[@ortaluis]

Thanks brother, really enjoying making these series!

[@mtn_techne]

Thanks for watching!

[@deanevans3968]

We are back!! Love how you can hear the sheep at the end

[@ortaluis]

Thank you! We are happy to be back

[@yoelcortez2735]

Gracias luis por siempre llevar con orgullo el nombre de Venezuela a donde vas a a entrenar o competir.

[@ortaluis]

Gracias hermano

[@patonjoro6775]

Great video; well created and documented. Its nice to see the training session and the perspective of the Kenyan runners. You compliment each other very well. Keep the good job

[@ortaluis]

Thanks so much

[@mtn_techne]

Thank you so much!

[@thibod07]

Great video! It is with great pleasure that I watch those videos which allow me to be among the best in the worlds virtually. Every one of those runners are so fast to me it is interesting to have the coach comenting that half those runners are not in good shape. Please keep producing those videos as they are so much fun to listen to.

[@ortaluis]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🙏🙏

[@RyanDeGreg]

It is my dream to run even one minute with the Kenyans in Iten on a dirt road.

[@williamhenry5339]

I’ve added some of what they do into my own training and it produces great results but it’s the toughest workout I’ve ever done in my life.

[@robsonalcantara2939]

Wish list.

[@kudzanaichiwara9140]

@@williamhenry5339 they are created differently those guys esp when you get to run uphill with them they have high drought power.😭 Wanna get there just to watch them live🤝🏾😛

[@williamhenry5339]

@@kudzanaichiwara9140 I agree totally. We’re all made different, to run like that you have start from your youth and be committed and dedicated. Something most of us lack. To them this is a lifestyle..

[@briannakitare918]

You're welcome brother.

[@uhuhuhuhuhuh91]

You have to have gigaballs to even train with Kenyans IN Kenya. Its whole another level of prep. Amazing, keep it up brother

[@ortaluis]

Thank you 🙌

[@igodz5903]

I love Kenya so much that I would die for my country 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@ortaluis]

It's a beautiful country and we love it as well

[@christercheru8328]

You don't have die

[@gauravroy-oq9vl]

Don't die live for kenya

[@markorenge9840]

Those guys are really fit.kudos to this video.impressive production

[@ortaluis]

Thank you Mark! We have an amazing team, we are glad you are enjoying our content. It means a lot

[@lukakandi1474]

this is amazing I am proud to be part of this

[@ortaluis]

We are blessed to have you!

[@mtn_techne]

Thanks Kandi! We couldn't have done it without you!

[@jaimeramirezmartinez6015]

Me gusta tu entusiasmo, motivación, esfuerzo y superación x el atletismo. ojalá y muchos atletas aquí en México vean que si se puede y vuelvan los tiempos aquellos de los 80 y 90., Insistir.,resistir y persistir., Todo se logra con un buen plan de entrenamiento., Y planeación y estrategia en cada competencia. Gracias x tus enseñanzas

[@agenthoini]

Damn, bro blew up. Thought season 1 had like 50k views a video and now that i finally get to season 2 this episodes sitting at a million :D. But well deserved, already looking forward to watching the other episodes :)

[@ortaluis]

Super happy about it :D

[@aaron4932]

Really glad to see you posting a new season of this! I loved the first season it was entertaining and also very educational.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you very much!

[@mtn_techne]

Thank you for watching!

[@shauny251]

This is so cool. Imagine being able to train with these individuals - it must be so motivating.

[@ortaluis]

It's a dream come true for me :)

[@sponefromrainbow4869]

Great, I was waiting that !

[@ortaluis]

Thank you for watching!!

[@cuptvs]

Love to Kenya ! From India 🇮🇳

[@ortaluis]

Thanks for watching and for your support!

[@jaklair]

[@Smart-alecky]

This kind of determination is insane!

[@ortaluis]

🥰

[@Eduardo-z1d]

I like that he label every person a friend not just a pacer

[@levichambers500]

Love this content so much! Looking forward to this next season!!

[@ortaluis]

Thanks a lot!

[@mtn_techne]

It’s going to be 🔥 Thanks for watching!!

[@apolokabali7595]

This is a wonderful video,even Aus Ugandans we have trained in Kenya, and we have some of the best higher mountain. The advantage is very simple you get to use less oxygen.

[@ortaluis]

Yeah would love to visit soon!

[@CM-oc1bw]

Why is this not a NetFlix show? First time of hearing of this Luis Orta… He’s got a bright future.

[@ortaluis]

Thanks! ❤️ 😀 I would be so awesome.

[@fostibiris]

Muy bueno Orta Luis! Excelente contenido...nos motiva a ponernos las tennis y salir a correr💯💙

[@ortaluis]

Muchas gracias, me alegra!

[@oceanswave]

Beautiful to watch such skilled athletes 🤩You make those lap times look easy!!

[@user-dm84]

Super human athleticism from all involved, astonishing to see!

[@JorginCR]

Desde ya ahorrando para irme con ustedes a Kenya! Saludos desde CR Luis! Pura vida

[@ortaluis]

Te esperamos! Un abrazo

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

Those guys are just not from this world. How long and fast they run is just completely insane.

[@ortaluis]

They are the best!

[@yonarsalach5842]

You should purpose to visit the famous iten and famous slope Kerio of Kerio to see the sport behind the scene.

[@kudzanaichiwara9140]

Orta Luis deserves my applause he got that love for running I saw this from the day I saw your workout with Chelimo. Subscribed for more🎀🎈

[@ortaluis]

Thank you so much!

[@YogaWithKarina]

Increíble Luis. Tu contenido es increíble. Me has inspirado a visitar a Kenia. Dios mediante estaré ahí. Gracias por tu video. Gracias por el amor que leas puesto en tu contenido.

[@shawnat8799]

These videos are so serene. Love them.

[@ortaluis]

Thank you

[@amfit247]

You can see how much he has to reach to keep up with them. Kenya produces beasts.

[@HeyitsGabeagain]

I just found this channel, holy smokes. This is tough & bringing campers? Amazing brother. God bless you on your journey.

[@ortaluis]

Glad you found us, thanks for the support!

[@maurodomingos6621]

Love it, your comments, the places, the people!! Great job man

[@ortaluis]

Glad you like them, thank you Mauro 🙏

[@johnmoon159]

I respect your elite pace . Having said that it amazes me how natural their pace is almost effortless. Your pace is more due to great effort and heart. But hey you hang with them .

[@ortaluis]

Hard work counts!

[@erickkiprotich2850]

Kalenjins we are the Universe, we rule the world ❤ ❤

[@Nksmusings]

What a beautiful running rythm 🤩🤩

[@ortaluis]

Thanks so much

[@CHALLENGESTORY]

I'm an Indian. And I find Kenyans very humble..One of top countries in my bucketlist to travel.

[@ortaluis]

Super humble, they are amazing

[@CHALLENGESTORY]

@@ortaluis ❤️ ❤️

[@gerardoducos1864]

Luis, super video, hermano! Me diste ganas de empezar a correr de nuevo. Mil gracias desde Montreal.

[@ortaluis]

Buenisimo, me alegra mucho! Saludos hermano

[@ROYMAN03]

Que orgullo soy venezolano, te felicito buen material y excelente trabajo

[@ortaluis]

Gracias hermano

[@parmentiercharly3084]

Thank you for all your work, I loved season 1 and season 2 is beginning great ! I like the quality of video and the structure of the episods. It's interesting to see your workout and the way you live in kenya with kenyans. Even if I'm just amateur runner, now I'm sure, one day I want to take part in a training camp there. Besides, I love running and I need to improve my english speaking. So your serie permit me to leastening and reading english with subtitles. Hope there'll had third season !

[@ortaluis]

Thank you very much for that feedback! it means the world to know our hard work is resonating with many of you. Hope to see you in our camps soon

[@spoofer9113]

Not to win but just to match and be with this pacers is also a dream come true for me!

[@ortaluis]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bigmugable]

Truly gifted Kenyans

[@ortaluis]

Yes 😁

[@marcosatletadecristo7175]

Buenos días hermano Luis Horta aqui de Brasil parabéns sou atleta amador há 5 anos acompanho seu canal mui Bueno ! Dios Los bendiga

[@ortaluis]

Muchas gracias, me alegra mucho

[@migueldeleon2923]

GRACIAS. GOD BLESS YOU LUIS

[@ortaluis]

Thank you and amen!

[@MrPhibib]

Saw you guys at the track, definitely home to champions!

[@ortaluis]

See you there next time!

[@noway2836]

You’re an inspiration sir. Blessed greetings from Corpus Christi, Texas

[@ortaluis]

Thank you and cheers!

[@JuanDa-zz6vx]

Good video! Cheers from Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@ortaluis]

Un abrazo grande!

[@davidkosgei5936]

Government should consider spending and investing on all sports... Kamariny stadium in iten should be completed to offer the local and international athletes the ambient environment for training

[@ala7515]

This is so beautiful to watch!

[@ortaluis]

So happy to hear that! 🙏

[@haileycrump4840]

I, too, like to run my "easy" kms at around 3min/km. Joking, of course. These guys are beasts!

[@ortaluis]

hahaha thank you for watching and for your support!

[@nelsonmirandaneira5584]

Estaremos atentos a está 2nda temporada

[@ortaluis]

Gracias hermano, lo hicimos con amor y trabajo duro

[@LeatherKeys]

Thank you for bringing us this great content,, not only is it enjoyable to watch but its fuel to the fire🔥🔥🔥 Seems like there's one guy missing from last season,, the fast tall guy🤔

[@ortaluis]

Yes Rainbow! He signed with asics and it’s training in a asics camp! He will be in a couple episodes so wait for him!!

[@alexahazlo]

Llegue a este video porque estoy buscando canales que me ayuden a mejorar mi carrera y el título atrapo, que buena sorpresa saber que eres venezolano, me sentí orgullosa. ❤

[@EngrAldrin]

OMG! I Felt like a todler that is only started to walk watching these guys!

[@ortaluis]

😅

[@chaitanyadave4322]

Welcome Back Luis . Thanks for another amazing video

[@ortaluis]

Thank you so much!

[@sharkeyes]

The fact humans can outrun every animal to ever exist on planet earth will always be crazy to me

[@ortaluis]

They can? haha

[@suszn89]

I like listening to video wile doing my work but now I can't keep my eyes away🥰🥰I love this

[@ortaluis]

Thank you for watching and for your feedback!

[@Jun_K_C_zo8hr]

Es excelente poder ver estos entrenamientos de altísimo nivel. Gracias Luis. Que bonita oportunidad de vivir esa temporada en Kenya 👍🏼

[@ortaluis]

Gracias por unirte 🙏