| Date of Birth: | Apr 8, 1978 |
| Events: |
Marathon (2:05:50 Personal Best)
3000m (7:35 Personal Best)
5000m (13:02 Personal Best)
10000m (27:21 Personal Best)
Half-Marathon (60:30 Personal Best)
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| Club: | New Balance |
| Coach: | Dieter Hogen |
| Occupation: | Runner, Farmer |
| Other Sports Participated in as a Youngster: | soccer and running |
| Years of Running Experience: | 10 |
| Greatest Achievements: |
winning the Chicago Marathon
being ranked 1st in the world
Winner of the 2004 Flora London Marathon (2:06:18)
Ran fastest ever debut marathon at Chicago in 2003
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| Favorite Race Venue: | Chicago |
| Favorite Race Event: | Chicago |
| Favorite Training Venue: | Iten and Boulder |
| Favorite Training Session: | 40k at very high altitude, it prepares us for the marathon |
| Least Favorite Training Session: | 40k at very high altitude-because it hurts |
| Favorite NB running shoe: | 901/754 |
| Piece of Kit you would never be Without: | training shoes |
| Favorite Meal, Night Before the Race: | Ugali (corn porridge) and chicken stew |
| Favorite Pre-Race Meal: | pasta |
| Favorite Post-Race Meal: | same as my favorite pre race meal |
| Why Do You Run? | To make a better future for my children |
| Tips for New Runners: | Don't give up. |
