On a natural high, with gold in sight
Marathoners look to Kenya's altitude to help them soar to new levels
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-02-10 09:42
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The training program, running from December, blends track workouts, specialized drills and endurance sessions. Athletes train alongside world-class squads and local pacemakers recruited by the Chinese team.
At 5:30 am, when the Chinese team embarks on 40-kilometer runs through the highland chill, they find their companions: Kenyan athletes casually overtaking them, sharing nods of mutual respect.
"Every Thursday you'll see over a hundred athletes from different camps running through Eldoret's farmlands and pastures," Xiao said. "The training atmosphere here is irreplaceable."
