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Topic: Marathon

Marathon: It's not all about the shoe

By Maxwell Muttai   2026-05-09 21:48:26

Runners from the Rift Valley region, tend to have longer, relatively lower legs, lighter and thinner calves, lower body fat in the limbs, and longer Achilles tendons.

KeNHA announces Southern Bypass closure for Nairobi Marathon

By Mike Kihaki   2026-05-05 23:17:14

Traffic in Nairobi will be interrupted on Sunday May 10 to facilitate the planned 2026 Nairobi Marathon.

Kenyan ranger completes London Marathon in rhino suit to raise awareness for wildlife conservation

By Jael Wakesho   2026-05-01 15:29:08

Edward Ndiritu, 53, completed the 26.2-mile London Marathon in a 10kg rhino costume, turning an already tough race into a powerful conservation statement and a remarkable endurance feat.

Heroic reception for new marathon king Sawe

By Stafford Ondego   2026-04-30 19:33:28

Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe was given a heroic welcome on his return from London, where he posted the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 on Sunday.

Hail to the new marathon king, Sawe

By Stephen Rutto   2026-04-30 17:13:29

A chapter in the history of athletics happened in our lifetime when Sabastian Sawe stormed to a marathon World Record and the first sub-two-hour in a legal competition.

Ruto rewards Sawe Sh8m, car for breaking London marathon record

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-04-30 17:24:36

Government awards Sh8 million and a car to world record marathon holder Sabastian Sawe after historic sub-two-hour London Marathon victory in 1:59:30.