Needing a break from the urban life, Tomeka and I headed out to the small rural village of Iten for lunch today. Those of you that are runners may have heard of Iten. It is known as a world-class training ground because at 8,000 feet, it’s optimal for altitude training – high enough to boost oxygen-carrying capacity, but no so high that it is impossible to run quickly. The climate also makes it an ideal place for running: it is never humid and seldom is it over 80 degrees or colder than 50 degrees and there is twelve hours of daylight throughout the year.
Seven years ago, world running champion Lornah Kiplago opened the High Altitude Training Center to groom the next generation of female world-class runners. The center provides a place for young talented, Kenyan female athletes to build their career in running and work on the academic skills at the same time. Just past the camp entrance, we turned up a dirt road which ended at our destination. The Kerio View.
The KV is a wonderful restaurant tucked on top of an escarpment with panoramic views of the Kerio Valley, its river and lake and the escarpment of Tugen Hills, 15 km away on the other side of the valley. Standing there looking at the view I knew that I would not be able to take a picture that could adequately portray how spectacular the view was. And even now, hours later, I still have no words to describe it. It is one of those places in the world where you just have to stand in silent amazement at how beautiful our world can be. Perhaps it is a testament that wonderful things are always waiting for us if we just take the time to venture down the roads less traveled.
Seven years ago, world running champion Lornah Kiplago opened the High Altitude Training Center to groom the next generation of female world-class runners. The center provides a place for young talented, Kenyan female athletes to build their career in running and work on the academic skills at the same time. Just past the camp entrance, we turned up a dirt road which ended at our destination. The Kerio View.
The KV is a wonderful restaurant tucked on top of an escarpment with panoramic views of the Kerio Valley, its river and lake and the escarpment of Tugen Hills, 15 km away on the other side of the valley. Standing there looking at the view I knew that I would not be able to take a picture that could adequately portray how spectacular the view was. And even now, hours later, I still have no words to describe it. It is one of those places in the world where you just have to stand in silent amazement at how beautiful our world can be. Perhaps it is a testament that wonderful things are always waiting for us if we just take the time to venture down the roads less traveled.
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And you had such great company being with Tomeka! Our group from North Church loved Tomeka. I should have spent more time on home visits with her, that's my one regret. Well, my second regret was not meeting the family of Javan, Sarah Ellen's driver. ZI wanted to meet his wife and see his baby and find out more about his life. I spent a bit of time traveling with him and felt I should get to know "Mr. Kenya" better. Do you happen to know when the enxt Mr Kenya championship is? I didn't know if it was coming soon or not.
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