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The noble business of athletics coaching

By JOHN KARIUKI
Have you ever wondered how Kenyan athletes manage to win long-distance races time and again? The answer lies in the coaches they have. Among these are Robert Kioni and Francis Kamau aka Master, who are ranked among best athletics coaches in Kenya. 

Both men have a sporting background from their days in the army. And between them, they have trained many athletes and sometimes the same people at different times.
The two coaches say that the secret of athletics training is in spotting talent early. The next think is to impart a winning attitude into one’s pupils. The two coaches run training camps in Nyahururu, and work closely with the Athletics Kenya to ensure that all rules of sports training are followed within their camps.

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