To be more specific, it's not Kenyans per se that are great runners. It's specifically the Kalenjin people of Kenya. They often have last names that start with "Kip" eg. Kipsang, Kiprotich, Kipruno, etc. Next time you're watching some world class marathon, see how many of the runners have a last name that starts with "Kip".
Of course not every single person will have "Kip" in their name, but having 'Kip" in their last name is just very very common. The runner n this video has a middle name of "Kiprop"
I really don't know. I just know that last names that begin with "Kip" typically are Kalenjin names, and it is people of the Kalenjin tribe that are typically the best runners. The Kenyan Olympic Marathon team this year consists of: Stanley Kipleting Biwott, Eluid Kipchoge, and Wesly Korir (whose father's name is Nehemiah Kip Korir).
All of us kalenjins our middle names have kip while for the ladies its che ..until after we older we pick our dads middle name but this time we remove the kip suffix to be our surnames
Very charming guy. He seems relaxed, like he doesn't spend energy worrying. Maybe that lack of mind clutter/ chatter, that graceful lifelong embodiment, contributes to their great stamina.
My boyfriend is Kenyan and is my college's best runner. They eat lots of carbs such as fruits, veggies, and starchy/floury foods. They like to drink mostly tea, water and juice. Rarely will they drink soda or eat milk, cheese, butter or anything overly fattening and the meats are either lean beef and chicken. They don't gain fat easily. Their limbs are very long and willowy. They run in all sorts of weather conditions hot or cold. They're very disciplined, optimistic, ambitious and tough minded people. All this combined with genetics and where they came from, is what makes them great runners.
+SubversiveGalacticUnicorn AND we all remember that the East Germans were so good because of the "Identification of talent", "scientific testing" and "superior centralised system". Last week the Russian Head of the Anti Doping Agency admitted he had swapped urine samples to stop 15 Russian Winter Olympic medal winners from being disqualified. This week after retesting of samples from the Chinese Olympic Games 31 athletes will be disqualified from the Rio Olympic Games. Crime pays.
For most of us in Kenya, running is the only path out of poverty and to a better life. Running is what we're good at so we run. Every single day I run and run. One day I'll have the good cars and houses. One day, maybe, I'll run for my country. But today I run to be the best in my training group.
Stop lying Am also Kenyan and You know not all of Us Run whether Poor or Not...Its mainly the kalenjin....Your making it Seem like Running is the Only way Kenyans have to make it Out of Poverty Nky
It's funny how easy it is to tell an imposter claiming to be Kenyan just by reading the content of his writings. 😂😂😂😂If you are not Kenyan then don't try to fool yourself about Kenya. We know Kenya more than you think you do
"It's takes lot of time , you have to be patience and positive" This quote is so true and has universal appeal to its whether you are a player, endurance runner and student seeking for job.
The Keyans, at least this one, are incredible gracious, charming, and humble. Much to be learned from them not just in terms of running, but transferring this approach to everyday life. Besides, this, they have the most amazing lightest bodies on the planet. Like a gazelle.
Yea it has to be in a mayor part due to genetics. I mean, Dennis kimetto started training not so long ago, like maybe 8-9 years and is now the world record holder in the marathon
+Jonathan Morales pantoja its called hard work jesus ppl. Train! period...and stop taking the easy path in saying its just genetics...you heard them..wake up early and run, lift, rest. They live for progress. you cant run a 7 minute mile cause you know nothing about pain and discomfort..yea maybe im speaking out of place..but MOST humans are born to run(besides genetic anomalies) if you cant run a 7 minute mile...you haven't done jack **** in regards to training.
+Kenneth Bucsko Your comments are the most ignorant I have regarding running in quite some time. Go learn about fast twitch muscles and come back and try to make an argument that running faster is only about tolerance for pain and discomfort.
dudes, barefoot running actually works! I've been having shin splits for the past 2 years and even when I still had them, I ran barefoot and I felt no pain on my shins (only at the bottom of my feet lol) but they've been getting stronger like a callus all over the bottom of them. I used to have trouble running just 1.5 miles then I ran barefoot 3 miles withought getting tired. Only my calves were burning bu i got used to that.
I'm Kenyan and for sure I am fast! I run fast, eat fast, sleep fast, walk fast, write fast everything fast. I have to be first in everything. I am competitive like that...
Passion is key... These guys live eat and drink running.. There is also the desire to cross the poverty borderline to change their lives and those of their families...
One reason Kenyans are very good is because they don't have much else to do. They see running the same as most English people see TV or using their phones me. It's a part of their life.
+Rhys Nichols you idiot......most kenyan runners come from a community in the rift valley they have the ability to withstand low oxygen levels in blood
Yes but you're not hearing me, the reason they run at lot in the first place is because they don't have much else. Of course the low oxygen helps but you completely can't understand my point, calling me an idiot was not needed you fuck.
Lots of British people run, a lot more than you think. The main reason British runners generally aren't as good is because of technique. Mo farah is one of the best distance runners, and Paula Radcliffe was destroying the Africans when she was at her best.
their ground is perfect for running short gras and soft clayish just perfect not to dusty and thery are litterally training on the best and softest ground resulting in and longest strides with less impact and longer traning sessions so they end up with better trained bodies and their envronment and climate and food probably help also. Try running one a dirt road after a a light rain its just perfect but if its to dry then its miserable but if its to wet its also miserable but if its like you see in kenya clayish which doesnt kick up dust and dirt in your breathing and good shock absorption then its perfect. Any real runner can know this after running all day on cement you get shin splints and it hurts but if you run on track or short grass or something softer its much more enjoyable. A dirt road in the woods in a sunny area after a light rain is the best. have a good run.
In Africa you don’t have to take yourself outside to train- the lifestyle will train you from a young age. So like this guy said he ran to his school coz it’s far. I gained so much weight after leaving my village to the city area
Wow!its gud n i love it.May de haters continue commenting their nonsense as we Kenyans move on.The spirit of Kenya wll not be shaken by the haters.Thank u 4 hating Kenya,God loves us.
They win because of state sponsored doping. It's not some magical reason... Don't believe the hype. The Kenyan team almost wasn't allowed to compete in Rio because over 40 athletes have failed drug tests since 2012. And in Rio 2 coaches have been sent home. One for trying to bribe the officials to tell him when the random drug tests would happen. The other for posing as an athlete and taking piss tests and forging documents. It's insane that they are actually allowed to compete.
+Monkey Fist +joe momma is having a psychotic break. Can't deal with the reality that Kenyans are so much better at running than everyone else. Makes me wonder what's going on inside a mind of a person who copy-paste hate comments over and over. Might want to see a professional maybe? Something's definitely not right.
You can ask wherever..as Kenyans the secret is mental it has nothing to do with muscles...some of these athletes are mentally stronger than most people And they train harder than anyone else
+Fox McCloud i was in a running group called the Warriors running group here in the Chicago area. (Facebook us) I left because of work and school. I now run alone in these summer months through berwyn oak park and north riverside.
They win because of state sponsored doping. It's not some magical reason... Don't believe the hype. The Kenyan team almost wasn't allowed to compete in Rio because over 40 athletes have failed drug tests since 2012. And in Rio 2 coaches have been sent home. One for trying to bribe the officials to tell him when the random drug tests would happen. The other for posing as an athlete and taking piss tests and forging documents. It's insane that they are actually allowed to compete.
It is not all Kenyans who are good runners. Virtually all of the top distance runners are Kalenjins. One of the smaller ethnic groups with maybe 10% of the population.
A better question for him to ask him, would be what he thinks of minimalist footwear- but that's something he might not know of. Logically shoes would be better than no shoes because they protect the feet which is also better in racing.
the answer is evolution. People had to hunt animals for food by running them down, they probably couldn't beat an animal's speed but they can outlast their endurance. Humans are great at going for long distances. Some African tribes were the best at this, I'm guessing it's the descendants of them who are the ones winning marathons in this age
I find it funny when they say altitude, genetics and ugali, etc. while talking about Kenya's success in long distance running. No one starts with saying "They work really really hard. It's their sacrifice and unmatched commitment. Poverty really teaches a lot." Whose stopping the westerners to eat Ugali? They can't. I bet. They have abundant food.
The brittish guys seem a bit jealous of the Kenyans over weird things. Like being jealous that a kid has to run a long distance to school. Like it was an advantage, it is poverty. Not a choice. In the western world it is a choice.
Let me tell one thing about kenyans If they see somewhere where they can improve their life or get something u cant removed them from there Unless u are their close family members
I think that not just Kenyan but African runners are one of the best distance runners because of their ancestors.They had to run long distances to escape predators.I also believe that they are the best distance runners because they live a long distance away from school.Also they train in the heat so they have a lot of endurance.
What an ignorant moron... One of the dummies we have in the world... U need to dig deeper before u open ur stinking mouth in public because people gonna find u stupid nkt
WolfPack CJ Their ancestors didn't run away from predators, that's impossible. Predators are all faster than humans. Instead they chased their prey until it ran out of energy.
Virtually every Kenyan kid who grew up before 2007... and went to primary school... w have many thing in common.... we have all ran between 5 and 10 km to school..except those who lived near those schools lol
As funny as it sounds it makes it sound credible that humans first started in Africa and then migrated throughout the rest of the world. Probably Kenyans and Ethiopians traveling long distances.
Why is it that it's okay to acknowledge that some ethnic groups are genetically gifted at something, but not okay to acknowledge that they are genetically disadvantaged at something else?
I'm sure there born to run and have been dominating this sport but I wonder how genetics play into this? Maybe Kenyans have longer legs than most people and they have different metabolisms?
+TheLondonCyclist They are good at running long distances because they blood dope... 30 Kenyan runners have tested positive since 2012. There is new reports about how widespread the doping in Kenya is. They are all on it... Same as Jamaica in sprinting.
Jatniel Lopez Neither did Lance Armstrong... The system is very corrupt. You should watch that documentary that recently came out about how many people with suspicious drug tests won medals in the past few Olympics.
As an African that grew up in such kind of setup, let me tell you why these guys are so good. 1. Urbanization - Infrastructural advantages (cinemas, etc) + technology is far out of reach in their lives. Most can't afford such. 2. The country is not as developed. 3. Running doesn't need special diets, we Africans know that starch and water, our normal diet does the job. 4. We run and play far from home, not to mention the distance to walk to school. 5. Genetics? Yes, that too. In our cultures, a man has to prove he's strong and thus can protect a lady before he marries her. Competition is built-in to our innerselves by our traditions. 6... Running helps make income, and since we don't have a lot of opportunities out here, we capitalize on it. I live in South Africa, we have a few greats here, but not as much as other Southern African countries such as Kenya, Ethopia and Uganda, and that's because we have world class cities and have access to a lot of technology, which takes much of our time. IN SHORT, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS. STOP SAYING "THEY RUN WELL COZ OF TECHNIQUE", That is such stupid. These guys run well coz their lives and that of those they love count on it. Note that well. SAME AS AFRICAN AMERICANS, THEY RUN WELL BECAUSE OF THE SAME REASON.
I hate how scientists and athletics enthusiasts come up with preposterous speculations like how only Kenyans are good at distance running and how only West Africans ( and those with West African descendants) are good sprinters. I think it's complete and utter b.s. The long distance world champion is Mo Farah, a man born in a country impoverished by civil war, famine and piracy. Long live Somalia!
They win because of state sponsored doping. It's not some magical reason... Don't believe the hype. The Kenyan team almost wasn't allowed to compete in Rio because over 40 athletes have failed drug tests since 2012. And in Rio 2 coaches have been sent home. One for trying to bribe the officials to tell him when the random drug tests would happen. The other for posing as an athlete and taking piss tests and forging documents. It's insane that they are actually allowed to compete.
although they are african and black, they actually work hard and are very dedicated..not like the west africans and some caribbeans who are just athletically gifted who get by on sheer talent
they are made for it, they are genetically gifted ( small, light, long legs, small torso, good elasticity on top of endurance) and suited to this type of running, they grow up in the right physical environment and they are tough, they dont give a f^^^ about pain. They are desperate. All of the above. Basically, one white guy in 1 million might come along with the right build and genetics and and have the heart and discipline to get close, but there aren't enough of them to ever match them.
Because they have better technique, as simple as that. Paula Radcliffe has shown that caucasians can be just as good, but even her technique just isn't as good as Tirunesh Dibaba.
the Best Marathon runners in ghe World. Not sprinters...Ethiopians are trying too..they share the same high altitudes..very thin air in the training zones.
To be more specific, it's not Kenyans per se that are great runners. It's specifically the Kalenjin people of Kenya. They often have last names that start with "Kip" eg. Kipsang, Kiprotich, Kipruno, etc. Next time you're watching some world class marathon, see how many of the runners have a last name that starts with "Kip".
That's a really neat observation! My bf is from that specific tribe but his name doesnt have "kip" attached to it.
Of course not every single person will have "Kip" in their name, but having 'Kip" in their last name is just very very common. The runner n this video has a middle name of "Kiprop"
+Tsar Nicholas II how are their name formulated? my bf said that our daughters name would have a different last name in kenya
I really don't know. I just know that last names that begin with "Kip" typically are Kalenjin names, and it is people of the Kalenjin tribe that are typically the best runners. The Kenyan Olympic Marathon team this year consists of: Stanley Kipleting Biwott, Eluid Kipchoge, and Wesly Korir (whose father's name is Nehemiah Kip Korir).
All of us kalenjins our middle names have kip while for the ladies its che ..until after we older we pick our dads middle name but this time we remove the kip suffix to be our surnames
Very charming guy. He seems relaxed, like he doesn't spend energy worrying. Maybe that lack of mind clutter/ chatter, that graceful lifelong embodiment, contributes to their great stamina.
Beautiful personality. Complete opposite of most sprinters.
I just love the Kenyan accent, it's so relaxing and musical
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My boyfriend is Kenyan and is my college's best runner. They eat lots of carbs such as fruits, veggies, and starchy/floury foods. They like to drink mostly tea, water and juice. Rarely will they drink soda or eat milk, cheese, butter or anything overly fattening and the meats are either lean beef and chicken. They don't gain fat easily. Their limbs are very long and willowy. They run in all sorts of weather conditions hot or cold. They're very disciplined, optimistic, ambitious and tough minded people. All this combined with genetics and where they came from, is what makes them great runners.
+SubversiveGalacticUnicorn AND we all remember that the East Germans were so good because of the "Identification of talent", "scientific testing" and "superior centralised system".
Last week the Russian Head of the Anti Doping Agency admitted he had swapped urine samples to stop 15 Russian Winter Olympic medal winners from being disqualified.
This week after retesting of samples from the Chinese Olympic Games 31 athletes will be disqualified from the Rio Olympic Games.
Crime pays.
I'm Kenyan and not a runner, but i agree with your sentiments.
how are you attracted to kenyans lol
+Zabrak idk I just love how tall and dark they are. they also have very great accents and know how to cook plus they have great attitudes.
+Zabrak....What a stupid question.
For most of us in Kenya, running is the only path out of poverty and to a better life. Running is what we're good at so we run. Every single day I run and run.
One day I'll have the good cars and houses.
One day, maybe, I'll run for my country.
But today I run to be the best in my training group.
So your Kenyan?
Make sure the people who supported you has the priority over the cars and the houses.
Stop lying Am also Kenyan and You know not all of Us Run whether Poor or Not...Its mainly the kalenjin....Your making it Seem like Running is the Only way Kenyans have to make it Out of Poverty Nky
It's funny how easy it is to tell an imposter claiming to be Kenyan just by reading the content of his writings. 😂😂😂😂If you are not Kenyan then don't try to fool yourself about Kenya. We know Kenya more than you think you do
More power to you brother.
"It's takes lot of time , you have to be patience and positive"
This quote is so true and has universal appeal to its whether you are a player, endurance runner and student seeking for job.
The Kenyans are the true super humans.
Of the fastest 25 marathon times ever ran, 13 were Kenyans, 12 were Ethiopians.
So seems somewhere in East Africa there's something we need to study
The Keyans, at least this one, are incredible gracious, charming, and humble. Much to be learned from them not just in terms of running, but transferring this approach to everyday life. Besides, this, they have the most amazing lightest bodies on the planet. Like a gazelle.
Stupid school buses... couldve had a much earlier jump start in marathon training if we werent conditioned to use them
Kenya is a diverse country rich in culture where running is part and parcel of our culture. Innovation can not make us Kenyans forget our culture.
Positivity, passionate, enthusiastic, love - these are some wonderful words in this interview. ❤
I can barely run a 7 minute mile. How can these people run 26 consecutive miles at 4:40 pace? it's just insane o.O
Yea it has to be in a mayor part due to genetics. I mean, Dennis kimetto started training not so long ago, like maybe 8-9 years and is now the world record holder in the marathon
+Jonathan Morales pantoja its called hard work jesus ppl. Train! period...and stop taking the easy path in saying its just genetics...you heard them..wake up early and run, lift, rest. They live for progress. you cant run a 7 minute mile cause you know nothing about pain and discomfort..yea maybe im speaking out of place..but MOST humans are born to run(besides genetic anomalies) if you cant run a 7 minute mile...you haven't done jack **** in regards to training.
Ok thanks for teh advice, but I also have advice for you. You should fix your attitude...
A good runner can get 4:30 for a 1600m race then they finish. Only elite runners can repeat that 26 times hahahaha.
+Kenneth Bucsko Your comments are the most ignorant I have regarding running in quite some time. Go learn about fast twitch muscles and come back and try to make an argument that running faster is only about tolerance for pain and discomfort.
It's the reading task that brings me hereeeee. They're so greatttt.
dudes, barefoot running actually works! I've been having shin splits for the past 2 years and even when I still had them, I ran barefoot and I felt no pain on my shins (only at the bottom of my feet lol) but they've been getting stronger like a callus all over the bottom of them. I used to have trouble running just 1.5 miles then I ran barefoot 3 miles withought getting tired. Only my calves were burning bu i got used to that.
Interesting. I must try it myself.
Works until you step on glass
admire these guys, love the humility with which they talk ❤
I'm Kenyan and for sure I am fast! I run fast, eat fast, sleep fast, walk fast, write fast everything fast. I have to be first in everything. I am competitive like that...
He was running barefoot for years 6 Km almost daily. He does not know that and may find it funny; but that made his gait super efficient.
It's like in Brazil soccer is everything
These people inspire me
Passion is key... These guys live eat and drink running.. There is also the desire to cross the poverty borderline to change their lives and those of their families...
I know this one was posted 10 years ago, but I just saw it now. Wow! What a beautiful interview!
One reason Kenyans are very good is because they don't have much else to do. They see running the same as most English people see TV or using their phones me. It's a part of their life.
+Rhys Nichols you idiot......most kenyan runners come from a community in the rift valley they have the ability to withstand low oxygen levels in blood
Yes but you're not hearing me, the reason they run at lot in the first place is because they don't have much else. Of course the low oxygen helps but you completely can't understand my point, calling me an idiot was not needed you fuck.
Lots of British people run, a lot more than you think. The main reason British runners generally aren't as good is because of technique. Mo farah is one of the best distance runners, and Paula Radcliffe was destroying the Africans when she was at her best.
mohammed farah is a somali......but yes
You are an idiot
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Why were captions added? Would you have added captions for a European athlete?
It aint that deep bro
@@admharrr1038 this comment is 2 years old
their ground is perfect for running short gras and soft clayish just perfect not to dusty and thery are litterally training on the best and softest ground resulting in and longest strides with less impact and longer traning sessions so they end up with better trained bodies and their envronment and climate and food probably help also. Try running one a dirt road after a a light rain its just perfect but if its to dry then its miserable but if its to wet its also miserable but if its like you see in kenya clayish which doesnt kick up dust and dirt in your breathing and good shock absorption then its perfect. Any real runner can know this after running all day on cement you get shin splints and it hurts but if you run on track or short grass or something softer its much more enjoyable. A dirt road in the woods in a sunny area after a light rain is the best. have a good run.
In Africa you don’t have to take yourself outside to train- the lifestyle will train you from a young age. So like this guy said he ran to his school coz it’s far. I gained so much weight after leaving my village to the city area
why put subtitles? i can understand him well
The guy that won the Olympic marathon was so fast its frightening. And he is 30 plus. And I can see him going to gold in paris if he really wants it.
when he talks about barefoot running, he just laughs! that is awesome
Some good principles and lessons is what he was saying. I enjoyed it very much.
Brilliant!!!!!! THANK YOU! SO Inspirational....Positive Thinkers!!!!!
Great video!
this is sooooooo much better than your book
Wow!its gud n i love it.May de haters continue commenting their nonsense as we Kenyans move on.The spirit of Kenya wll not be shaken by the haters.Thank u 4 hating Kenya,God loves us.
It was a good documentary love it
They just naturally run a lot. There are no big secrets. If you have a low BMI and run 20 miles per day then you cant help but be good.
They win because of state sponsored doping. It's not some magical reason... Don't believe the hype. The Kenyan team almost wasn't allowed to compete in Rio because over 40 athletes have failed drug tests since 2012. And in Rio 2 coaches have been sent home. One for trying to bribe the officials to tell him when the random drug tests would happen. The other for posing as an athlete and taking piss tests and forging documents. It's insane that they are actually allowed to compete.
who said anything about magical ? Body type and training makes for champions. Its not rocket science.
librazone That only works if everybody you are racing is clean. The game changes once everybody you are racing is on steroids.
+Monkey Fist +joe momma is having a psychotic break. Can't deal with the reality that Kenyans are so much better at running than everyone else. Makes me wonder what's going on inside a mind of a person who copy-paste hate comments over and over. Might want to see a professional maybe? Something's definitely not right.
why the hell they put subtitles ??? it's a joke !
Some people can't udnerstand their accents and some people who don't speak English can read English, so it helps.
yeah its so much easier to read a foreign language than try to listen to the voices
I definently needed it
Wow outlook. Who would have thought having a positive outlook could help in every part of life.
Ethiopians are good runners too
Yea the sure eat up those miles...
Kenya running is everything
Does anyone know what the best recovery shake brand to take after a long hard run/ track session???
The soil is rich in magnesium and it makes the starch more nutritious
You can ask wherever..as Kenyans the secret is mental it has nothing to do with muscles...some of these athletes are mentally stronger than most people
And they train harder than anyone else
I’m Kenyan and I’m really fast
Also the fact that running is a tradition there helps a lot. The same thing is going on in the state of Illinois.
Please don't ever compare this filthy and corrupt state of Illinois to Kenya. Illinois is shit a hole
***** Lol, I agree but distance running is huge in Illinois.
+Fox McCloud i was in a running group called the Warriors running group here in the Chicago area. (Facebook us) I left because of work and school. I now run alone in these summer months through berwyn oak park and north riverside.
They win because of state sponsored doping. It's not some magical reason... Don't believe the hype. The Kenyan team almost wasn't allowed to compete in Rio because over 40 athletes have failed drug tests since 2012. And in Rio 2 coaches have been sent home. One for trying to bribe the officials to tell him when the random drug tests would happen. The other for posing as an athlete and taking piss tests and forging documents. It's insane that they are actually allowed to compete.
dont talk shit. Kenya had its best olympic prsentation in Rio 2016
Inspiration!
It is not all Kenyans who are good runners. Virtually all of the top distance runners are Kalenjins. One of the smaller ethnic groups with maybe 10% of the population.
nice one tom
kenya#1.
Ethiopia#2.
Gold and Silver World Class runners the World over.
not anymore
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@@evonrn2000 Ethiopia is the best at running , stop the cap
His very humble.
I can't wait till the Terahumara Indians from Mexico start running in those marathons, that will be a great contest between them and the kenyans.
The Tarahumaras run long, but don't seem to be fast. They lost to the first white runner they ran against from America, Scott Jurek.
Damnit. I was looking for it being something in t mechanics , something that I might could adopt.
recovery is a training in itself
very interesting.
A better question for him to ask him, would be what he thinks of minimalist footwear- but that's something he might not know of. Logically shoes would be better than no shoes because they protect the feet which is also better in racing.
Some of us have eaten ugali ever since but I've never run. 😂 Everything starts in the mind. Hardwork and discipline.
the answer is evolution. People had to hunt animals for food by running them down, they probably couldn't beat an animal's speed but they can outlast their endurance. Humans are great at going for long distances. Some African tribes were the best at this, I'm guessing it's the descendants of them who are the ones winning marathons in this age
They train for it and live for it as simple as that
I find it funny when they say altitude, genetics and ugali, etc. while talking about Kenya's success in long distance running.
No one starts with saying "They work really really hard. It's their sacrifice and unmatched commitment. Poverty really teaches a lot."
Whose stopping the westerners to eat Ugali? They can't. I bet. They have abundant food.
The brittish guys seem a bit jealous of the Kenyans over weird things. Like being jealous that a kid has to run a long distance to school. Like it was an advantage, it is poverty. Not a choice.
In the western world it is a choice.
Let me tell one thing about kenyans
If they see somewhere where they can improve their life or get something u cant removed them from there
Unless u are their close family members
running is like genetic, in Kenya many athletes are kalenjins or have kalenjin genes....then hardwork and determination....
Handsome charming guy
Boniface face when told that there are westerners running barefoot is precious. He must have thought "barefoot? white people are crazy!"
kenya forever.number one at world chaampionships in china beijing.
Even since we are younger we walk long distance to school go and return through big mountain.. that is enough fitness sports...
I think that not just Kenyan but African runners are one of the best distance runners because of their ancestors.They had to run long distances to escape predators.I also believe that they are the best distance runners because they live a long distance away from school.Also they train in the heat so they have a lot of endurance.
What an ignorant moron... One of the dummies we have in the world... U need to dig deeper before u open ur stinking mouth in public because people gonna find u stupid nkt
WolfPack CJ Their ancestors didn't run away from predators, that's impossible. Predators are all faster than humans. Instead they chased their prey until it ran out of energy.
Dodgy doctors and EPO helps
Virtually every Kenyan kid who grew up before 2007... and went to primary school... w have many thing in common.... we have all ran between 5 and 10 km to school..except those who lived near those schools lol
@The Spammons Hopefully u r Kenyan... and if u r not, then put on some weight under burger and other fast foods over there lol...
@The Spammons then u don't have to bother yourself with Africa at all if u ain't... we r ok without the rest of the exploitative world...
@The Spammons ok... It's impossible to argue with a masked man.... that's cowardice...
That makes since because the pounding on your muscles on the pavement is a lot harder than on dirt.
I think this guy took his barefoot running for granted, it would of installed great muscle memory for his later days of running.
Because they come down from altitude they have an automatic advantage
Hicham el guerrouj He is Moroccan and he got best record ever.
record broken by kenyan lol
Could you put some numbers on that claim?
The effect for the rift valley on running- thats why am here
As funny as it sounds it makes it sound credible that humans first started in Africa and then migrated throughout the rest of the world. Probably Kenyans and Ethiopians traveling long distances.
South African here🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 EAST AFRICANS are. SUPERHUMAN
Why is it that it's okay to acknowledge that some ethnic groups are genetically gifted at something, but not okay to acknowledge that they are genetically disadvantaged at something else?
I'm sure there born to run and have been dominating this sport but I wonder how genetics play into this? Maybe Kenyans have longer legs than most people and they have different metabolisms?
No, not all of us are tall lol
When they add subtitles 😅
Genetics. Seriously, it’s it so hard for people to accept?! Want sprinters? Go to Nigeria.
Yeah its because they’re Nilotic people. Dark, live by the Nile, and are tall and skinny, which is the perfect body for running fast.
Why is the guy so close to the other guys face? Personal space invasion to the max
They probably bone for hours on end with that kind of stamina.. You can really see that running is truly in their life blood
They all weigh 8 stone and have to go long distances for food and water, which is why they're probably good at running.
humour..:-)
+TheLondonCyclist They are good at running long distances because they blood dope... 30 Kenyan runners have tested positive since 2012. There is new reports about how widespread the doping in Kenya is. They are all on it... Same as Jamaica in sprinting.
joe momma
No wonder they run so long and fast. More oxygen towards the blood, I guess...
+joe momma bolt hasn't tested positive
Jatniel Lopez Neither did Lance Armstrong... The system is very corrupt. You should watch that documentary that recently came out about how many people with suspicious drug tests won medals in the past few Olympics.
0:11 ALL THE KENYANS? IS HE RUNNING OR JOGGING?
He be joggin' right?
As an African that grew up in such kind of setup, let me tell you why these guys are so good.
1. Urbanization - Infrastructural advantages (cinemas, etc) + technology is far out of reach in their lives. Most can't afford such.
2. The country is not as developed.
3. Running doesn't need special diets, we Africans know that starch and water, our normal diet does the job.
4. We run and play far from home, not to mention the distance to walk to school.
5. Genetics? Yes, that too. In our cultures, a man has to prove he's strong and thus can protect a lady before he marries her. Competition is built-in to our innerselves by our traditions.
6... Running helps make income, and since we don't have a lot of opportunities out here, we capitalize on it.
I live in South Africa, we have a few greats here, but not as much as other Southern African countries such as Kenya, Ethopia and Uganda, and that's because we have world class cities and have access to a lot of technology, which takes much of our time.
IN SHORT, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS.
STOP SAYING "THEY RUN WELL COZ OF TECHNIQUE", That is such stupid. These guys run well coz their lives and that of those they love count on it. Note that well.
SAME AS AFRICAN AMERICANS, THEY RUN WELL BECAUSE OF THE SAME REASON.
😹😹shenzi sana
I hate how scientists and athletics enthusiasts come up with preposterous speculations like how only Kenyans are good at distance running and how only West Africans ( and those with West African descendants) are good sprinters. I think it's complete and utter b.s. The long distance world champion is Mo Farah, a man born in a country impoverished by civil war, famine and piracy. Long live Somalia!
Kenyans are the best
Barefoot running help with good technique. Amazing he does not realize that.
he's hiding the secret techniques from us you see how he laughed. 😂😂
Maybe :-)
They win because of state sponsored doping. It's not some magical reason... Don't believe the hype. The Kenyan team almost wasn't allowed to compete in Rio because over 40 athletes have failed drug tests since 2012. And in Rio 2 coaches have been sent home. One for trying to bribe the officials to tell him when the random drug tests would happen. The other for posing as an athlete and taking piss tests and forging documents. It's insane that they are actually allowed to compete.
@@Epimpin101 No proof?
although they are african and black, they actually work hard and are very dedicated..not like the west africans and some caribbeans who are just athletically gifted who get by on sheer talent
they are made for it, they are genetically gifted ( small, light, long legs, small torso, good elasticity on top of endurance) and suited to this type of running, they grow up in the right physical environment and they are tough, they dont give a f^^^ about pain. They are desperate. All of the above. Basically, one white guy in 1 million might come along with the right build and genetics and and have the heart and discipline to get close, but there aren't enough of them to ever match them.
Why ya sitting so close?
I want to run but I'm not good i want to show my mates i can do it ROCKY TIME
positive thoughts.
I didn't know Danny D was a marathoner
Because they have better technique, as simple as that. Paula Radcliffe has shown that caucasians can be just as good, but even her technique just isn't as good as Tirunesh Dibaba.
The Kenyans are not the fastest, Joe Dirt is! #GetYourFactsStraight
Joe Dirt ayyy lmao
the Best Marathon runners in ghe World. Not sprinters...Ethiopians are trying too..they share the same high altitudes..very thin air in the training zones.
sure sure they train hard and very disciplined. why don't they try weightlifting and gymnastics and see if they win in Olympics?
Running is difficult