Runners from around the world go to Iten in Kenya. They come to Iten to learn how to train the Kenyan way. Training the Kenyan way includes mixing with local Kenyan runners. For the last couple of years, a British delegation has been visiting Iten. Instead of drawing on location-specific benefits of training in Iten (e.g. quality training partners aplenty, lifestyle, nutrition, rest, etc.), the British delegation keep to themselves when training at altitude. I was told in a seminar the reason for that is to avoid racing a training run so that runners strictly stick to HR zones. theguardian/sport/2014/dec/05/british-athletes-altitude-mo-farah-kenya
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:07:09 +0000