Table 2. Demographic information, training experience and personal best record of six Kenyan runners. |
| Subject |
Kalenjin Sub-tribe |
Family running history* |
Means of travel to school (age 6-14y) |
Organized training (yr) |
Personal Best Times† and Events |
| 1 |
Nandi |
Yes |
Walk/Run Daily 6-13km |
3.5 |
800m: 1:47 1500m: 3:44 10km Cross Country: 29:36 |
| 2 |
Nandi |
Yes |
Walk/Run Daily 6-13km |
1.5 |
1500m: 3:46 5000m: 14:05 10km Cross Country: 29:19 |
| 3 |
Keiyo |
No |
Walk/Run Daily 6-13km |
6 |
800m: 1:46 |
| 4 |
Nandi |
Yes |
Walk/Run Daily 5-10km |
5 |
5000m: 13:48 10,000m: 28:07 |
| 5 |
Nandi |
Yes |
Walk/Run Daily 5-10km |
4 |
5000m: 14:04 10,000m: 28:24 |
| 6 |
Nandi |
Yes |
Walk/Run Daily 13km |
5 |
5000m: 14:02 3000m Steeple: 8:31 10km Cross Country: 28:39 |
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* At least one family member has been a competitive runner. † Time is expressed in minutes and seconds. |
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