Running a marathon is no mean feat, but being the double Olympic champion shows extreme levels of skill, commitment, and endurance.
@EliudKipchoge clearly has all of these and @thisisinsider spoke to him to find out his top tips for running success.
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Most people consider running to be an individual sport. Kipchoge does not.
He told Insider that he could not run fast enough to achieve such feats if he trained alone. In fact, he almost never runs solo.
"I'm with my training group all the time."
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Kipchoge usually trains at the Kaptagat in Eldoret, a city 200 miles northwest of Nairobi.
Kaptagat is like a boarding school for Kenyan runners. Athletes only spend Sundays with their families.
Kipchoge said recruits are chosen for their mindsets.
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The team nature of the Kenyan running team allows the athletes to inspire each other daily.
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Every Thursday is set aside for a long run — 18.6 miles or more.
Other days involve strength and conditioning, core workouts, plyometrics, and speed training, as well as plenty of ice baths and muscle massages for recovery.
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In 2019, Kipchoge became the only person ever to run a marathon in under 2 hours, finishing in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 40 seconds.
It didn't count as a new world record because the event was designed specifically to help Kipchoge achieve the milestone.
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Running a sub-2-hour marathon meant Kipchoge sprinted at a blistering 4:34-mile pace. That took extraordinary mental discipline and the ability to run through serious physical pain.
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Speaking of the Tokyo games, Kipchoge said he was confident that his training from Kaptagat would help.
He added, though, that he's not yet sure whether he'll compete in Paris in 2024.
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