One thing I’ve realised about running is that when you break that routine and take some time off, even by a week, returning is hard. But it is possible. I’ll share one trick that has helped me fall in love with running every time after a long break. The trails! Yes, they could be your…
This run was long talked about. Therefore, we were super excited to be actualizing it. Because visiting Oloolua was a first for us, we did what everyone does these days when looking for directions to a new place. We asked Mr Google, or is it Mrs? Our Google search provided good information, but sadly, the…
Kenya is globally recognized for winning marathons and being Africa’s best safari destination. What kind of country would we be if we didn’t mix the two elements we’re great at and make something even greater? Let’s call it taking advantage of our country in the best way. Anyways, moving on… Imagine running with giraffes, rhinos,…
Running without stopping is a goal I once had when I began running in 2019. I couldn’t wait for the day I would finish 1 kilometre without stopping. And that day came. I started finishing a full kilometre and now 2km without feeling too tired to stop. Here are 14 tips for running 2 kilometres…
Ask any runner; they will tell you that running is a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes, you are excited to go for a run. Other times, you are super unmotivated and force yourself to run. Sometimes, you run 3km without much pain and tiredness. Other times, you’re struggling like crazy to complete 3km. From experience, running…
Karura Forest is a natural forest within the city limits of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in partnership with a community forest association called the Friends of Karura Forest. Karura Forest was my first-ever trail run in 2021, and I…
Today, I noticed very few runners on the road compared to other days. Because it’s the Easter holiday, many runners decided to sleep in. Resting is not bad, but was it your rest day, or was sleeping through the morning on holiday too enticing to resist? A self-disciplined runner would be thrilled about the holiday…
At first, I thought of writing about why you should date a runner, you know, the positives. But then wondered, aren’t there negatives of dating a runner? I wouldn’t know, but I know who would—my boyfriend. So, I picked up my notepad and pen and approached the sitting room, where he was idly seated using…
As runners, we want to run outside and not get stared at, experience the joy of running and not feel pain, and run long distances and not get bored and tired. All of which never happens. Running is the perfect example of how you cannot have your cake and eat it. However, you can reduce…
A running group/club is a team of runners who meet at a specific time and location to run together for fun. Depending on the group’s purpose, membership can be free or paid. Since the lockdown in 2020, many people have taken up running and formed running groups. Some groups are still active, while others died…