Eliud Kipchoge Training
Training Principles, Training Programs, Diet and More
Eliud Kipchoge is the fastest marathoner of all time. [spacer height=”5px” id=”3″]
- During the Nike Breaking2 in Monza, Italy, Kipchoge ran 2:00:25, two minutes and thirty two seconds faster than the world record at the time, held by compatriot Dennis Kimetto (2:02:57). This was not, however, ratified by IAAF as an official world record. Kipchoge went on to run a new official World Record of 2:01:39 in the 2018 Berlin Marathon. [spacer height=”5px” id=”3″]
- Olympic Marathon Champion 2016. [spacer height=”5px” id=”3″]
- Winner of the London Marathon, Chicago Marathon and Berlin Marathon.
Training Setup – detailed description of what Eliud Kipchoge’s training set up is like up in the mountains of Kenya.
World Record Attempt Training Overview – A summary of the training plan used to attempt to conquer the marathon world record.
A typical Monday, in detail – 2 easy/moderate runs: a description of the courses used, paces run etc.
A typical Tuesday, in detail – Track workout: learn the exact track workouts used as well as the times and recoveries.
A typical Wednesday, in detail – 2 easy/moderate runs: a description of the courses used, paces run etc.
A typical Thursday, in detail – Long tempo run: learn the times, courses, paces of all long tempo runs used in the lead up to the big day.
A typical Friday, in detail – 2 easy/moderate runs: a description of the courses used, paces run etc.
A typical Saturday, in detail – Fartlek: learn the 7 different fartlek workouts used as well as paces and recoveries.
A typical Sunday, in detail – 1 easy-moderate run: a description of the courses used, paces run etc.
Eliud Kipchoge – Full Training Log Leading Up To Marathon World Record Attempt – 7 weeks, day by day training log
5 Things That Surprised Me Whilst Training With Eliud Kipchoge – Sweat Elite co-founder Matt Fox describes 5 things that surprised him whilst training along side Eliud Kipchoge, including his lack of flexibility and large amounts of tea!
A Chat With Legendary Coach – Patrick Sang – at one track workout, we were able to pick legendary coach, Patrick Sang’s brain. He shares some of his coaching wisdom in this edition.
Pages: 32
Estimated Reading Time: 1 Hour
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