Tips for runners training at altitude in Kapchorwa, Uganda

Kapchorwa, Uganda is the home and training location of world class running athletes Joshua Cheptegei (2023 - 10,000m world champion), Jacob Kiplimo (2023 world cross country champion) and Victor Kiplangat (2023 - marathon world champion).
I am an amateur runner. I did my first training block here a year ago (September 2023). Although I loved the place, I found the training difficult and failed to develop as a runner. I put in too much effort and increased my mileage despite the increase in altitude and hills. I left feeling exhausted and underperformed in races. I had the opportunity to try again in March 2023 and this time got it right with effort, mileage and nutrition. I am back again for another training block on my journey to becoming a better runner.
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[@TheMenthaarvensis]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FrancisKazinduki-zl7km]

Good stuff

[@mbabazichristopher6422]

Nice idea

[@ajinkyasalvi26]

Awesome Video!

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks!

[@namaragodfrey1018]

Man, thanks 👍 for hard working, being a good motivater 💪, running is health, Alvin K happy n prosperous new year! 2024, receive a lot of miracles 🙏💙

[@alvinkarangizi]

Thanks Namara! Wishing you a great year too!

[@namaragodfrey1018]

@@alvinkarangizi 💪💪💪

[@thechrismobiles]

How Is construction going Alvin? Excited for that... Cheers from Italy

[@alvinkarangizi]

Hi! Just completing the foundation. I’ll post a video soon with an update.

[@RONNIET-rh7pe]

Okay we are waiting some updates sir

[@PerryScanlon]

So you ran faster with less training?

[@alvinkarangizi]

Total volume was less, but improved as I stopped overtraining and ate better

[@PerryScanlon]

@@alvinkarangizi Wow that is very interesting.