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Oliver Buchannon
Sophie and Felix
Running Saved My Life

Jan 22, 2026

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7 min read

Running Saved My Life

Martha Maina looks good at 50, and is keeping on going

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Richard and David: From Alliance to the Alps

Jan 15, 2026

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8 min read

Richard and David: From Alliance to the Alps

How two childhood friends and Alliance High School alumni traded Nairobi's boardrooms for an 11-day nomadic reset across the Mount Blanc massif

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Peterson Wambugu: A rising ultra star

Jan 8, 2026

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7 min read

Peterson Wambugu: A rising ultra star

A new endurance athlete who has quickly distinguished himself across backyard ultras, mountain races, and long-distance events through steady, consistent progress.

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Sanya Wanjiru: Violinist, Biker, Runner

Dec 2, 2025

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7 min read

Sanya Wanjiru: Violinist, Biker, Runner

Sanya uses running to process emotions, build resilience, and create space in a life filled with multiple roles and constant movement.

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Raymond Otieno: Accidental Ultramarathoner

Nov 20, 2025

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6 min read

Raymond Otieno: Accidental Ultramarathoner

How one man quietly build a 400-strong running network

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
The Muyas: One Journey, Two Paths

Nov 13, 2025

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7 min read

The Muyas: One Journey, Two Paths

How one couple turned endurance into growth, grit, and grace.

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Connie: Steady in the Middle of the Chaos

Nov 6, 2025

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8 min read

Connie: Steady in the Middle of the Chaos

Through illness, work, motherhood, and a secret marathon, Connie found her calm in the discipline of running.

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Claire Baker Munene

Oct 24, 2025

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8 min read

Claire Baker Munene

Running Through It

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Vincent Ogutu

Oct 16, 2025

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8 min read

Vincent Ogutu

The Running Vice Chancellor of Strathmore University

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Nelima

Oct 9, 2025

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6 min read

Nelima

Nelima's Journey from Injury to Half Marathon Success

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Ngoizi

Oct 1, 2025

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7 min read

Ngoizi

Running Into Her Power: Ngoizi's Story

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Nanjero

Sep 25, 2025

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7 min read

Nanjero

Beyond Finish Lines: What Running Teaches Us About Living

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Avani

Sep 18, 2025

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8 min read

Avani

Avani: A Journey From Parklands 5K to World Stages

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Emily Chepkor

Sep 11, 2025

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6 min read

Emily Chepkor

We Run Nairobi: Where Strangers Become Family

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Moses Kamau

Sep 4, 2025

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6 min read

Moses Kamau

Moses started Running at 47. Now He's Chasing Big Goals.

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Mercy Kilel

Aug 28, 2025

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8 min read

Mercy Kilel

Running as One: Mercy Kilel's Journey and How Community Fuels Success

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Declan and Melissa

Aug 20, 2025

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7 min read

Declan and Melissa

When Opposites Run Together

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Brenda Mutoro

Aug 14, 2025

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5 min read

Brenda Mutoro

Running at Dawn: How a Family Hike Turned Brenda into a Marathoner

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Edward (Ted) Gitonga

Aug 7, 2025

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7 min read

Edward (Ted) Gitonga

How One Man’s Health Crisis Sparked a Family’s Transformation

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
Dedan Miricho

Jul 18, 2025

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7 min read

Dedan Miricho

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

Sophie and Felix
Sophie and Felix
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