6 weeks of fun, thank you bro🙏🏻, had a great time as always. See you next month 🤩
@SherryOram7210 ай бұрын
Such a great series of videos you recorded on your time in Kenya. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. I’m super happy to have discovered the Kenyan Core Workouts. They’re definitely a game changer for sure. Looking forward to many more of your videos. Safe travels my friend. Maybe one day we’ll get a series about Kush’s time in the UK with you!! 🤗🇨🇦
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Thank you Sherry!
@davydee876510 ай бұрын
Well done Ben and safe travels back. I’m sure Kenya will miss you.
@themonkeymen488110 ай бұрын
Cheers Ben, very interesting. Glad you're back running.
@robertburpee947310 ай бұрын
Ben, your vlogs from Kenya have been so insightful & entertaining, I've really enjoyed them, thanks for taking the time to put them together. It's also great news about your injury, upward & onward!
@michaelwalker110410 ай бұрын
Brilliant, thank you Ben i love vlogmas!!! Safe travels home and keep up the great work 🙏
@markbateman922210 ай бұрын
I agree with everything you say about Kenyan running but, given recent developments, you have to add another factor at the elite level; EPO. The number of very good Kenyans busted for using EPO is staggering. Some commentators think it is at such a level that, like Russia, Kenyan athletes should be banned from international competition until they put their house in order. I would link this problem to the social and economic factors you mentioned, athletes with a tremendous motivation to succeed are manipulated by corrupt agents/managers who make a considerable amount of money from their athletes. I'm not saying all elite Kenyans cheat but it would be very simplistic to believe that all the cheaters have been caught.
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
A valid point yes. I personally don’t think a national ban is the answer but the numbers who are getting caught are only increasing and could only be scraping the surface
@mintymilkk10 ай бұрын
you're delusional/naive if you don't think everyone at the top is doping. Anti doping is a limp-wristed attempt at making things fair in its current form. Go watch Clarence's video on doping in weightlifting
@rohanlimbu63710 ай бұрын
❤
@jamestremblett187510 ай бұрын
Yes but also remember that Kenyan running greatness probably came before the drugs did. PED's are everywhere now but Kenyans were fast before PED's. Also I'm a little suspicious that racism has resulted in greater scrutiny of Kenya, resulting in more athletes being caught there. I respect Mr. Ben Felton and I acknowledge he is not racist and seemingly a genuine guy, so I don't mean to direct this at him. One aspect missing from so many analyses of Kenyan speed is THEIR TRAINING!! Yes I know the story of the Irish missionary who started training there, but if you know anything about Kenyan running then you know they have their own training philosophies. I personally believe that Kenyan culture and work ethic is a criminally under-appreciated aspect of Kenyan running and it's not even borderline racism. It's flat out racism.
@markbateman922210 ай бұрын
I am not for one minute suggesting that Kenyan runners don't train very, very hard. Research has shown that they do a lot more fast running in training than European or US runners. Details of Kenyan training are widely available (refer you to "Train Hard Win Easy" by Toby Tanser.) but the fact remains that until quite recently testing in Kenya was pretty light compared to Europe and the US (one reason why so many western runners spent months training there!) and when testing was stepped up numerous athletes were caught. Because of the previous lack of testing a lot of Kenyans were not a smart or sophisticated (or well advised) in their use of EPO as their western counterparts - hence the rash of positives.
@groupsimon650110 ай бұрын
Great videos from Kenya, I will miss them and waiting for your next trip down there 😊
@el_carbonara10 ай бұрын
very good summary of why they are great runners, agree with all your points. Now ben is cleaning the novablasts hopefully :D
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt! Keep them dirty for next time 👀
@ofentsekesebonye10 ай бұрын
Appreciate the content, Ben 👌 keep going 🚀
@mikestevenson133410 ай бұрын
It's been great seeing you enjoying yourself in Kenya! Hope you will be back again soon :) - My running shoes are Kalenji!!! That's so cool that they are named after the tribe :D
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! That is pretty cool :)
@logohigh110 ай бұрын
congrats , have enjoyed 👍 the naturally high levels of colestrol , and the greater prevalence fast food is a bit of a worry for gilfriends family in Zim , indeed her brother here
@PandianExpress10 ай бұрын
Have you met luis orta on your stay there ?? he trains and coach there too !!!
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Yes, he was at the same camp for a week of my 6 week stay. Lovely gyy
@PandianExpress10 ай бұрын
@@BenIsRunning 👏
@xiexievibe251710 ай бұрын
Congrats for recovering!
@gregniewiadomski70010 ай бұрын
Safe journey Ben. See you soon
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg
@mikehobbs62410 ай бұрын
Great paces on that terrain and at altitude 👍
@Bryan_Gutierrez10 ай бұрын
Looked like you had an overall great experience there. Way to keep training smart while recovering in that environment. I know I’d want to rip it everyday there lol.
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Thanks Bryan! Have been controlled for the last 6 weeks so felt great to let it rip!!
@chasjm213 ай бұрын
Just come across your channel, wow that is a high camp.
@clairel373010 ай бұрын
Great footage , brilliant camera angle.......I felt like i was part of the pack 😂
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Strapped to the front of my cap :)
@עידוהורקני2 ай бұрын
Where is the 45 minutes video of the full length core workout that he said at the end of the video @ben is runing
@LuffLab10 ай бұрын
I was curious how you learned about this training camp? Is it something anyone can go to?
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
I learnt about it by going on a camp with an organisated camp called the Kenya experience. My previous video called how much does it cost to train in Kenya, should address any further questions you may have :)
@LuffLab10 ай бұрын
@@BenIsRunning ooo fascinating! Thank you ☺️
@SendingStache10 ай бұрын
Doping remains a massive variable and clouds any success, unfortunately. Largely as it’s seemingly unraveling into quite a national issue, as opposed to just random athletes. It’s clearly a product of the system and I’m not here to point fingers at athletes or individuals in general. Clearly a talented demographic - I hope they sort the doping crisis and reclaim their reputation.
@logohigh110 ай бұрын
who would yo say is supplying
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Yes I also hope for this 🤝
@angharadhodges748610 ай бұрын
What does Kenyan strength training look like (besides the core workout you posted)?
@SladeFilms10 ай бұрын
very informative, great vid
@NathanHeaver10 ай бұрын
Is it the same reason for Ethiopian runners?
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Very similar factors yes.
@MikaV.-cp5qg10 ай бұрын
Can you tell a bit about the breakfast in the beginning, some sort of a bun or baked roll and jam I guess? What jam was that (cherry, strawberry etc.)?
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
That’s a typical snack here at the HATC, bread and strawberry jam. Nothing fancy :)
@mikew684010 ай бұрын
The diet regime really interests me in a world where we have influencers pushing low carb, keto, Noakes, vegan, carnivore, blah blah all being vaunted as the optimum, with or without research backing their claims. This simple, clean diet just seems logical to me for good health and good endurance.
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Yes totally agree. For runners cutting carbs especially if argue is not a good idea under any case. No processed food certainly keeps your diet healthy
@quixuote10 ай бұрын
Why are comments focus on negatives. Clearly Ben is not speaking of the runners who cheat… use your brain ppl. Brain !
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the talents are being tainted by the current drugs problem. Something certainly needs to change for this to be rectified
@The_Conspiracy_Analyst3 ай бұрын
@@BenIsRunning It's not a "current problem". It's always been the dominant factor, it's just now getting exposure.
@francolive571810 ай бұрын
Something to do with the altitude?
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Definitely!
@namebutler10 ай бұрын
As someone who has a history in cycling I think you're avoiding a certain topic Ben.......
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Shame to define there talent but drugs alone. Cant deny it’s a big problem right now however
@Tata-bd9nx10 ай бұрын
Which topic is he avoiding?
@jguix10 ай бұрын
It's said that having a lot of rest might be a factor for them as well
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Yes very true had forgotten this. 2hour naps are pretty common amount the top athletes
@johnconn305410 ай бұрын
EPO
@matbarnett266410 ай бұрын
Hey man are you using a hrm?
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Yes, the Coros arm based hrm
@matbarnett266410 ай бұрын
@@BenIsRunning thank you I have the pace 2 and I love it but the heart rate drops out on a 25min run I have roughly 5 mins total misaing
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
@@matbarnett2664 the hrm has been a game changer. No drop outs since I’ve had it since Oct
@matbarnett266410 ай бұрын
@@BenIsRunning thanks man I'm just getting back into running after 1 and half months off b cause of a heart operation I run slow and my legs are killing me kind of like shin splits
@coachwanga-vj6nk10 ай бұрын
Undulation is the king of sessions and though you are running after the Kenyans more fruitful would be to stick to the downhills to get the higher cadence without lactate cost and only do the hill upto the time the cadence drops (lactate cost). Then turn back do the down hill at high cadence and hill till cadence drops and so on . This would exercise the fast, slow and strength muscles. Uphill is over-rated, downhill then uphill is what makes Kenyans and Ethiopians. Valley running not hill independently.
@DavidChapman-Jones10 ай бұрын
I agree, the myth that somehow Kenyan runners is just that, a myth ! Performance enhancement is a huge problem. Also running is a way out of poverty for some. Altitude plays a part, but not significantly if you’ve lived all your life in that environment. Training commitment is key.. interesting now Africans no longer dominate distance running which asks its own questions.
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
The benefits of altitude don’t wear off and I would say they definitely do still dominate long distance running. Look at the podium of any major marathon.
@dimitar29710 ай бұрын
Even in Thailand where the prize pots aren't that high, at the best races 50 Kenyans come out of the woodwork and claim all the prizes.
@DavidChapman-Jones10 ай бұрын
@@BenIsRunning I’m not saying that altitude effects wears off but if your physiology has developed in that environment the effect will be different to those raised at sea level. It is also unlikely that your six weeks will have any significant measurable benefit as red blood cells only last a maximum of 120 days . Erythropoietin (Epo) a glycoprotein that promotes the proliferation and differentiation of erythrocyte precursors (a key part of the cycle) and can have very different levels of enhancement depending upon the individual.
@Tata-bd9nx10 ай бұрын
@@DavidChapman-Jones But Kenyans have been dominating Long distance running even before performance enhancement drugs were a thing🤷♀🤷♀
@The_Conspiracy_Analyst3 ай бұрын
@@Tata-bd9nx false. Before EPO existed they were nowhere to be found
@MR-wh5wp10 ай бұрын
Drugs & lack of testing
@Tata-bd9nx10 ай бұрын
Kenyans have been great runners since time immemorial, before doping was even a thing
@RunWithCwayАй бұрын
Natural gifts from the Lord above.
@Alialialialiciaa8 ай бұрын
I’m a Kenyan in America
@coachwanga-vj6nk10 ай бұрын
Kalenjin have the running culture and coaches, identifying and grooming young runners, is one point you mislabeled as walking running, However the Kalenjin dominance is being challenged by other 'tribes' like Wanjiru, Mutiso, Rudisha, Moraa, Obiri, Wanyonyi ,Ebenyo and loud mouth Omanyala. But local coaching is dominated by the Kalenjin and top european coaches who have moved here.Thanks to Addidas,Nike and ASIC companies. No running shoe company can afford to not be invested here.
@praveenalwis44778 ай бұрын
Thats my 100m sprint pace bro😅
@MiguelJaramillo-v1w10 ай бұрын
Saludos desde mexico 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
@amazighman651610 ай бұрын
Hi Ben 🇲🇦
@BenIsRunning10 ай бұрын
Hi!
@Frankly7473 ай бұрын
5:38 is a fallacy. Think about it - the money earned from international marathons would make ANYONE rich - so if the attractive money was a factor behind why Kenyans are amazing runners then shouldn't just about anyone on earth desirous of the money to be earned from running be an amazing runner ? I put it to you that Kenyans are amazing DESPITE the money to be earned. That is to say that they can run that way and the money to be earned is extra motivation but certainly not the reason.
@fabsterun10 ай бұрын
Not first
@pota110 ай бұрын
Doping also
@Tata-bd9nx10 ай бұрын
Kenyans have been great runners since time immemorial, before doping was even a thing
@pota110 ай бұрын
@@Tata-bd9nx but in the last years a lot of Kenyans fail test antidoping
@The_Conspiracy_Analyst3 ай бұрын
@@Tata-bd9nx Wrong. They were nowhere to be found before EPO was invented in the 80s LOL
@y3_3810 ай бұрын
So no one lives near a school there ahah
@SuperYtc15 ай бұрын
And drugs. Lots of drugs.
@jtb20810 ай бұрын
1st
@The_Conspiracy_Analyst3 ай бұрын
This thing where you randomly cut in, BLASTING goofy music at double the volume of your narration is extremely jarring and very obnoxious! I don't know why video producers just blindly copy this juvenile obnoxious style without realizing how irritating it is and how it makes the video pretty much impossible to watch