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In big marathons, we have to start slowly for 3-4 miles because it's to crowded. They run marathons in 2 1/2 hours, 10k in 30 min, 5k in 15. Q: Why are Kenyans so great at running? A: Joseph - altitude & training - all the kids are running all day. Good food, healthy. Q: What motivates you to break records? A: can train at any altitude close to 5 km. Many people trained before, so progress better. You must work hard to represent country. Q: typical training day? Fortnite race. A. For 1/2 marathon because you can as many in a year. Fall - only 2-3/yr. training varies over year. 3 days of long runs every week. Gym the rest. 100 mi/week. Q: How to protect from injury A.(Joseph) 10 min warming up, 15 min stretching. Look for best shoes that fit you. Different shoes for different training. Q: Do you review course beforehand. A (Joseph) Maps mostly. (Henry) info at briefing Q: How has training changed? A:(Henry) Must change every 3 or so months, also account for how I felt in last race. Q: How coach A (Henry) sometimes, lots of sharing experiences w/ other runners. Q: What do you think about when running? A (H) must manage time well. Do school talks. Spend day w/family on day off Q: Involvement w/Green Belt movement. A: take & plant trees at school visits Q: Do they use sports medicine in training: A: Natural food Q: Do you live near Swift (Rift?) Valley. A: no Q: Rivalry between Ethiopia & Kenya A: Q: Who sets pace? A: Both Q: how long together A: 15 yrs