The secret of Kenya’s Kalenjins, the fastest runners in the world

Kenya’s Asbel Kiprop (centre) heads for the finish line to win the men’s 1500-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, August 18, 2013.

Talent

All these factors are not helpful if one does not have the talent.  Dr Nthakanio states that talent is aptitude, which cannot be inherited.

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There needs to be something special in an individual to put to work all these aspects to make them great athletes.

According to a veteran trainer, Pius Lai, running is a gift from God and can’t be explained.