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The Long Run

A newsletter about running, fitness and general outdoorsiness

Written by

Felix Koimburi

Featured Posts

Jul 18, 2025

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7 min read

Dedan Miricho

From Casual Runner to Coach and Mentor -- The Accidental Start

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Charity Kirui: Steady on the Road

Charity runs to stay well — and in doing so, brought thousands with her

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We Run Nairobi

Mar 20, 2026

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Emily Chepkor

We Run Nairobi: Where Strangers Become Family

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How Nyaruai Muhoro Ran Six Majors Without Chasing Speed

Mar 13, 2026

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How Nyaruai Muhoro Ran Six Majors Without Chasing Speed

Nyaruai Muhoro started running after a colleague's blunt remark. Now she's a Six Star marathoner, race director, and entrepreneur — and she did it all slowly.

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Hon. Anthony Kiai: Running as Leadership

Mar 5, 2026

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10 min read

Hon. Anthony Kiai: Running as Leadership

The former MP for Mukurweini has been running since before it was cool, survived COVID with lungs at half capacity, and uses every kilometre to pull others forward.

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