The High-Altitude Journal

Where Legends Are Studied & Forged.

Deep dives into 2,400m altitude science, legendary Kenyan fartleks, Iten & Kaptagat camp culture, nutrition, and marathon mastery.

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Destinations 8 min read

Iten vs Eldoret: Which Kenyan Running Destination Is Right for Your Training Block?

A head-to-head comparison of Iten and Eldoret: elevation differences, trail characteristics, accommodation, track access, and camp lifestyle.

By Coach Peter Kiprono Read →

Destinations 7 min read

Inside Kaptagat: What It’s Like to Train at Eliud Kipchoge’s Fabled High-Altitude Camp

Step inside Kaptagat (2,500m), where Eliud Kipchoge and world champions live with monastic simplicity, shared duties, and peerless distance training.

By Emmanuel Tanui Read →

Destinations 6 min read

Ngong Hills: Nairobi’s Underrated High-Altitude Trail Sanctuary for Distance Runners

You don't always have to fly to Eldoret for elite altitude. Discover the seven peaks of Ngong Hills (2,460m), Nairobi's ultimate mountain training ground.

By Faith Muthoni Read →

Destinations 5 min read

Kericho’s Rolling Tea Plantations: Kenya’s Secret Green Endurance Playground

Endless emerald green tea hills, mild cool weather, and soft dirt roads make Kericho an idyllic training destination away from crowded tourist circuits.

By Coach Peter Kiprono Read →

Destinations 6 min read

The Iconic Tracks of Kenya: From Kamariny’s Red Dust to Modern Kipchoge Keino Stadium

From the cliff-edge red clay of Kamariny to the modern all-weather tartan of Eldoret, discover where Kenya’s greatest interval sessions unfold.

By Emmanuel Tanui Read →

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