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Geoffrey Kamworor has officially hanged his running spikes.
Geoffrey Kamworor has announced a life-changing career milestone that he hopes will help him avoid more injuries in the coming seasons.
The veteran athlete disclosed that his main focus will only be on road races and will not be wearing spikes with the belief that the two categories have caused him more harm than good. He disclosed that he will not be competing in track or cross-country races unless it is a requirement for something.
In an interview with Athletics News, Geoffrey Kamworor disclosed that it is time for him to take on road running shoes as he looks to continue making an impact.
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This past couple of years have been difficult for the five-time world cross-country champion who has been down with injuries, forcing him to withdraw from high-profile races. Kamworor had to withdraw from last year’s New York City Marathon and this year’s London Marathon.
However, he managed to compete at this year’s New York City Marathon, where he finished fifth in 2:08.50. He has failed to win races and impress his fans and he believes this life-changing decision is a step in the right direction.
“‘There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens…’ These are the powerful words that have encouraged me as I tend to make a life-changing decision of hanging my spikes for once and for all,” Geoffrey Kamworor said as he quoted the book of Ecclesiastes 3 1-15.
Kamworor started his glamorous career running in the 1500m races and never looked back from then. He had a smooth transition to road races and then transitioned to the full marathon where he has been a formidable runner for years but with injuries, he has failed to show up fully.
Four years ago, Kamworor was hit by a motorcycle while training near his home and suffered a fractured tibia. He underwent surgery and spent two months on crutches. Another tragedy befell him in October of last year when he sustained a pelvic stress fracture while training.
“Even if my employer requests me to compete for them in the coming National Cross-Country Championships, I won’t wear spikes, I will rather wear my training road shoes,” Kamworor said.
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“My body shape is back to where I wanted it to be, and now I have to be careful to avoid any injury that might hinder my set goals. I won’t participate in any cross-country meetings because I want to when the next season starts to be injury free,” he added.
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