Edwin Soi

thumb|Edwin Soi Edwin Cheruiyot Soi (born 3 March 1986) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 and 5000 metres. He is a two-time Olympian for Kenya. Quotes My athletes don't just see me as a coach. I run alongside them. They learn from how I train, rest, and carry myself. That's leadership through presence If I am not training, I choose to sleep. That is why people rarely see me except during practice. I prefer to use my free time to sleep Edwin Soi, from Running Track to Potato Field,18 November 2025 I have run for long, from World Championships and World Indoors to the Olympics With all that experience, I saw it wise to share my expertise — not just with young athletes, but with anyone willing to train with discipline Our routes weave through Mau Forest These aren’t just trails. They’re tests of character No one else had thought of supporting athletes this way — giving them both a place to grow athletically and financially My athletes know I’m strict There’s no shortcut in this sport. I do not support doping, and I never will. If you want to enjoy the fruits of your labor, you must do it right I’m not just training runners I’m building people. Strong, disciplined people who will take Kenyan running to the next level. Running gave me everything Now, I give back — through sweat, through sacrifice, and through the soil we farm together More Than a Medal: How Olympian Edwin Soi is Shaping the Future of Kenyan Running My career on the track—my Olympic bronze in the 5,000m—was built on the fast finish But the marathon is completely different in the final 5km. You can’t just turn your legs over like on the track; the fuel is nearly gone. The biggest adjustment is shifting from raw speed to relentless endurance The tropical heat and especially the humidity were the biggest challenges Even with the early start, the air felt heavy and thick as the sun rose. For us, training in the altitude and cooler air of Kenya, it required immense discipline with hydration from the first kilometer I had to run more conservatively in the first half to save energy for the inevitable struggle after 25km. But the scenery, the villages, the people cheering… it is one of the most beautiful races I’ve experienced This has been a year of deepening purpose My reflection is less about my personal stopwatch and more about the impact I can have on the future of Kenyan running Running competitively keeps me sharp and helps me understand the sacrifices my young athletes are making. Every morning, I run alongside them—I’m not just a coach shouting instructions; I am a competitor in the pain cave with them Edwin Soi’s Second Act: Veteran Track Star Turns Mentor While Leading Kenyan Charge at the Borobudur Marathon External links Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Track and field athletes