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Marathon: It's not all about the shoe

Runners from the Rift Valley region, tend to have longer, relatively lower legs, lighter and thinner calves, lower body fat in the limbs, and longer Achilles tendons.
By Maxwell Muttai 2026-05-10 09:00:00
Five-time Diamond League champion Faith Kipyegon will headline the opening leg as she returns to China for the second year in a row.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-06 15:08:39
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching nationality after blocking a bid by Kenyans to move to Turkey.
By AFP 2026-05-03 03:07:57
World Athletics Relays that are kicking off in Gaborone, Botswana, this afternoon are high-stakes battles for honours and qualifications for upcoming international shows.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-02 06:00:00
Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking sub-two-hour marathon has sparked debate over whether cutting-edge footwear like Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is redefining elite performance.
By Robert Abong'o 2026-04-28 09:30:00
The Eldoret City Marathon, which is being run today, has not only acted as a launchpad to well-oiled marathons but also produced champions who stylishly stormed to glorious victories
By Stephen Rutto 2026-04-26 07:40:00
The seventh edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic lived up to its billing at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.
By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-04-26 06:00:00
The seventh edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic lived up to its billing at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.
By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-04-25 12:34:55
Elite athletes will compete in the marathon and elite races, while fun runners will take part in the 10km.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-04-25 06:00:00
South African sprint sensation Zakithi Nene is out to defend his throne in the Kip Keino Classic on Friday.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-04-23 14:26:57
Iyanii of ‘Donjo Maber’ fame are among artistes set to keep fans and revelers on their feet during the global athletics showdown in Nairobi on Friday.
By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-04-23 11:40:00
More than 2,000 elite athletes have entered for the marathon and 1 Mile.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-04-23 08:41:00