Eunice, a talented runner from the town of Ngong -- renowned for its long-distance traders -- shares her journey into the world of running, what the sport means to her, and a glimpse into her rigorous training routing.
Eunice, a talented runner from the town of Ngong -- renowned for its long-distance traders -- shares her journey into the world of running, what the sport means to her, and a glimpse into her rigorous training routing.
Kenya
2019
Eunice began running in 2019, training alongside the military in Kenya. After taking a break for the birth of her son, she returned to training in 2023. Now, she splits time between Kenya and Twaian, completing at a high level and securing victories in several races across Asian.
Eunice began running in 2019, training alongside the military in Kenya. After taking a break for the birth of her son, she returned to training in 2023. Now, she splits time between Kenya and Twaian, completing at a high level and securing victories in several races across Asian.
Matsu Half Marathon
Sinphar Yolanda Marathon
"Not being able to run felt like being trapped in prison"
Eunice shares how she had to pause running during COVID and after having her baby, describing the feeling as if her body was trapped—like being in prison. She explains that in Kenya, many people struggle with depression, and for her, the way out was waking up early, heading into the forest, and breathing in the fresh air during a run. Today, she runs not just as a career but as her source of joy and freedom, believing that nature and running can heal both the body and mind.
"Not being able to run felt like being trapped in prison"
Eunice shares how she had to pause running during COVID and after having her baby, describing the feeling as if her body was trapped—like being in prison. She explains that in Kenya, many people struggle with depression, and for her, the way out was waking up early, heading into the forest, and breathing in the fresh air during a run. Today, she runs not just as a career but as her source of joy and freedom, believing that nature and running can heal both the body and mind.
Eunice dreams of breaking a world record and is confident she has what it takes. To get there, she remains committed to intense training, proper nutrition, and rest. She runs 150-200 km per week, training 2-3 times a day, but emphasizes that recovery is just as crucial as the workouts themselves. Rest allows the body to absorb the training and maximize performance gains.
For nutrition, she says the secret to her performance is eating Kenyan dishes like Ugali and Chapati. These foods stay in the body longer and provide the sustained energy needed for long runs. She also makes sure to have an apple a day and fuels up with strong Kenyan tea—loaded with caffeine and sugar—for an extra energy boost. For supplements, she recommends VO2 Max and Cramp Block from USN.
Eunice dreams of breaking a world record and is confident she has what it takes. To get there, she remains committed to intense training, proper nutrition, and rest. She runs 150-200 km per week, training 2-3 times a day, but emphasizes that recovery is just as crucial as the workouts themselves. Rest allows the body to absorb the training and maximize performance gains.
For nutrition, she says the secret to her performance is eating Kenyan dishes like Ugali and Chapati. These foods stay in the body longer and provide the sustained energy needed for long runs. She also makes sure to have an apple a day and fuels up with strong Kenyan tea—loaded with caffeine and sugar—for an extra energy boost. For supplements, she recommends VO2 Max and Cramp Block from USN.
