He is always on time.” He also mentions that Eliud is the first in the gym in the mornings.īelow we explore Eliud’s Kipchoge training leading into the 2017 Berlin marathon. Eliud is coached by Kenyan running icon, Patrick Sang.Ĭonsistent mileage, no fluctuations, & lack of traditional taperĪpproaching Berlin, his training was very specifically geared towards the stress of the marathon. If it is time for sleeping, it is time for sleeping. Kipchoge is described by fellow team mate Abel Kirui as a smart, organized, and discipline person. “If he says dinner is at 7pm, dinner will be at 7pm. Following this, Kipchoge shifted his full focus to the marathon distance, and in 2016 won gold in the Rio Olympic marathon. Despite stunning track career, which further included a silver medal in the 2008 Olympic Games, Kipchoge was left out of the Kenyan Olympic squad in London 2012. Eliud burst onto the scene as a junior, notably defeating Hicham El Guerrouj and Kenenisa Bekele at the 2003 IAAF athletics world champs in the 5000m. Photo: LETSRUNĮliud Kipchoge, known to some as “The Philosopher” for his running wisdom, has been described as “the greatest marathon runner in history”. ↵ BROWSE ALL +65 ATHLETES / Eliud KipchogeĮliud Kipchoge’s training camp bedroom which he shares with another athlete.
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