LetsRun.com Goes To Kenya – 2007

By LetsRun.com
November 27, 2018

LetsRun.com co-founder Weldon Johnson travelled to Kenya in 2007 to see the country and attend the World Cross Country Championships. Find some of his coverage below.

Controlled Chaos Read about the incredible, one-of-kind 2007 World XC Championships in Mombasa, Kenya. Tens of thousands of people packed like sardines, hanging in trees, in oppressive heat, all to see the Cross-Country Championships for the first time in Kenya. There will never be a party like this one again.
Kenyan Distance Running Part I: Kenya, The Land Of Opportunity You’ve seen the highly-praised photos, read the incredible  race recap – now learn about the Kenyan distance phenomenon. In this article, Wejo looks at the motivations of Kenyan runners. “Running in Kenya is by-and-large about one thing: money opportunity.
Wejo’s Kenya Photos 546 Photos from His Post-World XC Trip See how the Kenyans live and train in Eldoret and Iten. Plus photos of Kip Keino‘s center, St. Patrick‘s High School, Singore Girls School, Lornah Kiplagat‘s, and the Kimbia house. Not to mention photos of Tergat, Tanui, Kiplagat, and many more.

From The Archives: LRC’s Complete Coverage From Africa (As of 11/27/18)

From The Archives: LRC’s Complete Coverage From Africa (As of 11/27/18)

LetsRun.com Goes to Ethiopia – 2018 Weldon Johnson provides the coverage. Includes a trip to Haile G‘s house.

LetsRun.com Goes To Kenya – 2017 Jonathan Gault and Weldon Johnson provide coverage from Eliud Kipchoge’s training camp.

LetsRun.com Goes To Kenya – 2016 Andy Arnold provides the coverage.

LetsRun.com Goes to Kenya – 2012 Emory Mort provides the coverage.

LetsRun.com Goes to Kenya – 2011 LetsRun.com co-founder Robert Johnson provides the coverage.

LetsRun.com Goes to Kenya – 2007 LetsRun.com co-founder Weldon Johnson attended the World xc champs and provided coverage.