The Kenya Experience – Running Camps in Iten
Our running camps provide an inspirational location, expert coaching and a supportive group environment for runners of all levels.
With an emphasis on doing it ‘the Kenyan way’ the camps include guided runs, practical workshops and an exciting itinerary outside of the actual training. You will meet and learn from top Kenyan runners & coaches and interact with the local community in Iten under the guidance of our expert staff.
Join like minded runners from around the world for the running holiday of a lifetime.
Inspiring location
Endless dirt trails and views across the Great Rift Valley
Cultural Immersion
Unique insider access to the lives of Kenya’s great runners
Train with Kenyan Runners
Share the trails with medal winners and champions
Expert Coaching
Learn how to run The Kenyan Way from expert coachesJuly 24th – August 6th 2017
Special Edition Running with the Kenyans camp
Featuring author Adharanand Finn plus additional guests
Open to runners of all abilities
Venue: High Altitude Training Centre, Iten Kenya
Fully Booked
August 13th – 26th 2017
£999/pp
Adult Running Camp
Open to runners of all abilities
Venue: High Altitude Training Centre, Iten Kenya
Bookings open
December 3rd – 16th 2017
Adult Running Camp
Open to runners of all abilities
Venue: High Altitude Training Centre, Iten Kenya
Bookings open
Dal 6 al 19 gennaio 2018
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Prima edizione del Training Camp in lingua italiana! 🇮🇹
Running Camp per adulti
Per corridori di tutti i livelli, dal principiante all’atleta professionista
Location: High Altitude Training Centre, Iten, Kenya
Iscrizioni aperte
March 4th – 17th 2018
£999/pp
Adult Running Camp
Open to runners of all abilities
Venue: High Altitude Training Centre, Iten Kenya
Bookings Open
Our Charity Partner
The Kenya Experience are proud to partner with Gathimba Edwards Foundation to ‘Give kids in Kenya a chance’. For every booking made we make a donation to GEF to support their projects in Kenya.
“It was what I imagined in so many ways but better… just a brilliant time and certainly the trip of a lifetime. For anyone who loves running, this is a must do trip.”
Lisa“The camp was well organized and delivered on everything I expected. The Kenya Experience left me humbled and inspired by the Kenyan style of running. I would highly recommend it!”
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“I was also amazed how many of the world’s top athletes we actually able to meet and train with! I want to come back!”
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David Rudisha seen here training within the grounds of St Patrick's High School under the tutelage of his Coach, Brother Colm O'Connell
It's not as complicated as you might think and the same patterns and ideas can be applied to runners of all levels and experiences.
Check out our infographic to get the basics and shoot us any questions you may have in the comments below.
The basic template shown here is used by the overwhelming majority of Kenyan runners and includes an interval session, a fartlek and a long run on a weekly basis. With the remainder of training taking the shape of recovery, easy and moderate runs. The specifics will vary dependent on preference, event, level of athlete and time of year relative to target event.
Have a look through the program and let us know what you think.
