PART SIX
IN THE FINAL PART OF OUR MARATHON TRAINING SERIES WITH DOUBLE OLYMPIC MARATHON GOLD MEDALLIST ELIUD KIPCHOGE, WE LOOK AT MOTIVATION AND TAKE THE FINAL STEP TOWARDS COMPLETING THAT MAGICAL DISTANCE OF 26 MILES 385 YARDS (42.2KM)
The ability to run a marathon, as we have learned over the past year, is not simply a case of physical fitness. There are many other factors too. Not least, motivation – the final part of the jigsaw.
“My motivation is the love for sports and my love to win. I want to win as many races as possible and break records,” says Kipchoge. “The inspiration is knowing that running faster will open a door to show people you can achieve anything in sport if you work hard. It is possible that you can be beaten, but always measure your mind to know that you are preparing to win.”
He adds: “I