Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca

A seasoned journalist embarks on an ambitious quest to surpass a marathon personal record set over a decade earlier. His journey leads him to Kenya's legendary running villages, where elite athletes train at altitude. Rather than discovering cutting-edge training techniques, he uncovers profound lessons about endurance, community, and the mental fortitude required for athletic excellence. The experience reveals that breakthrough performance often stems from unexpected sources beyond physical conditioning.

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