)
Viola Chepengeno has shared her love for hilly courses as she gears up for her return to the Boston Half Marathon to defend her title.
Viola Chepngeno has disclosed her love for hilly courses as she gears up for her title defense at the Boston Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12.
Chepngeno observed that many people do not fancy competing on such tough courses but insisted that she is among the few who love competing in such environments.
)
09:06 - 10.11.2023
ATHLETICS William Rutto out to reclaim Maspalomas Marathon title
William Rutto has been confirmed as one of the leading entrants in the Gran Canaria Maspalomas Marathon in Spain.
She explained that she trains in Keringet, one of the hilliest places in Kenya and that’s where her love for the hilly courses stems from.
She expressed her excitement about returning to Boston, where she clocked 1:10:40 to win the race last season.
“I really like Boston and I am very happy to be coming back to defend my title this year. The course for the B.A.A. Half Marathon is great," she said.
)
08:32 - 10.11.2023
ATHLETICS Kelvin Kiptum responds to questions of breaking sub two-hour marathon barrier in Rotterdam
Kelvin Kiptum has disclosed that he is not under the pump to run the race in under two hours at the Rotterdam Marathon.
"Some might call it challenging but I love it. Keringet, where I live in Kenya, is known to be one of the hilliest places to train in Kenya so I know I am good over tough courses."
Follow the Pulse Sports Kenya WhatsApp Channel for more news.
The Kenyan added that she will be looking to make her full marathon debut at the Boston Marathon. Speaking about her Boston Half Marathon preparations, she noted that she is ready and capable of doing wonders.
She also noted that the crowds are a vital part of her success story. She recalled that her fans propelled her to victory last year and is keen to lower her Personal Best time this time round.
)
05:30 - 10.11.2023
ATHLETICS Mary Ngugi shares New York City Marathon disappointment, promises better results next year
Mary Ngugi has shared her disappointment towards her fifth-place finish at the New York City Marathon and has promised to do better next season.
“Perhaps one day I will run the Boston Marathon too! I am mentally and physically prepared for the race, and I know what I am capable of doing. I just have to be ready for a tactical race with lots of quality opponents also competing," she added.
:The crowds were really amazing last year. They cheered me on and made me push even harder to achieve my goals, so I am hoping they can help me improve this year.
"I prefer warm weather - which we definitely didn’t get last year but I managed to do it so I’ll take whatever we get.”
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)