Catching up with Kipchoge
Kenyan marathon legend offers insights into his philosophy for running, and life, during his latest visit to China
For years, Kipchoge has adhered to a strict daily routine. His day begins at 5 am, when he rises for a morning run. Afterward, he returns home for a tea break, followed by some light exercise before lunch. In the afternoon, he heads out for another run, then spends the rest of the day focusing on recovery and relaxation before preparing for bed.
"Repetition is making your mind adapt to what you have been doing every day. Repetition means making a muscle adapt to training every day," he said.
To avoid injuries, Kipchoge keeps his approach simple: consistency in training. He stresses the importance of not missing a session whenever possible.
"Even if you miss running for 20 kilometers, just run for five kilometers to keep the momentum in your muscles and your mind. Make sure that your practice, your mind, and your muscles endure for running every day — this is the easiest way to keep away the injuries," he said.
"The more you run, the fitter you will become. The more you run, the more your mind will work, more vividly and faster than that person who is not running."
