Edna Kiplagat

thumb|Edna Kiplagat at Moscow 2013 Edna Ngeringwony Kiplagat (born 15 November 1979) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. She became world champion in marathon 2011 and 2013.She is the oldest winner in world marathon major. Quotes You can run at any time, any where, given the conditions. As quoted on Olympics.com] Everything that is required for you to succeed begins with your mental state. As quoted on " When we meet together I remind them that the goal for a championship is like any other big marathon. As quoted on “The hilly trip to school gave us the stamina and experience to hold back during races.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) “You become more relaxed and move at your pace.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) "I think my first Marathon when I ran in 2005, I didn't do well," Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "What I can say, especially my husband he has been helping me a lot," Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "And also my children who give me enough time to do my training.  what I can say is the most important thing is to get support from the family." Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "I think my first Marathon when I ran in 2005, I didn't do well," Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "So, I had to do my road races until I improved. When I started running last year and started getting experiences in my races, I learned the difference between road races and Marathon." Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "I tried to run all of my races the second half faster," Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "It was part of my strategy to run the second half faster." Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) "Defending is hard," Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "If you're running for the first time, no one knows who you are but going to defend, everybody is going to look at you." Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "When we meet together I remind them that the goal for a championship is like any other big marathon," Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "Though I also tell them that at city marathons there are only a few of the world's best athletes but at Moscow they are going to compete with the whole world so they need to be very focused and careful about how they think about the race." Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "Most of the time when we are at home, we visit each other or talk by phone, she encourages me," Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "But it's a little bit hard when I'm racing because I'm used to racing next to her." Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "I missed racing with her. It's like I was missing something in the race," Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) "It would be a great achievement," Kiplagat says tough to retain marathon titlesbs(July 27, 2013) “I was a swift striker but my teacher told me to run in 1995.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) “I represented the school up to divisional level.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) “I enjoyed it because we were used to running home for lunch.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) “We were advised to take either organic or natural foods.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) “We plant them using organic fertiliser as it reduces stomach upsets.” Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat on family, diet and growing upThe Standard(August 18, 2013) “Being the first time representing my company in a championships I'm very happy because I didn't know that I was going to be a winner.” Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) “Being the winner today I'm pretty happy.” Patience and family support key to Kiplagat's Rise - Daegu 2011worldathletics(August 27, 2011) Before I start planning for a marathon, I sit down with Gilbert [my husband and coach] and we work out how to do training and racing, and still have a normal family routine. There are some activities we always do as a family, and our kids play their own sports, which we try to attend as often as possible. They love snowboarding right now, for example; it’s easy to stop by a ski resort close to home. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) Sometimes, my daughter and I do easy runs together, which is always fun. I try to separate training and family time, but it’s nice when they can blend together. But sometimes, we need to make hard decisions to accommodate my training. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) My training for this year’s Boston Marathon is not so different from how I’ve trained for other difficult courses throughout my career. That said, sometimes you will need to make changes in order to establish the consistency in training that you need. For that, I came to Kenya for preparation, which I also did for 2017 and 2018. The roads are drier in Kenya than where I live in Colorado, especially in the winter, and there are many roads that are hilly—which of course is good training for Boston. Our sacrifice was for me to come to Kenya and train while my husband and children stay in Colorado so they can continue to concentrate on school and their own athletic interests. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) While my physical approach to training has remained consistent, my mindset and philosophy toward racing have changed. Because I have run many marathons, I don’t fear facing strong fields. I’ve become used to competing against strong athletes and no longer feel the pressure that I felt when I was younger competing at this level. One mental hurdle I’m preparing for is the unpredictable weather in Boston. I’m always ready for warm weather, but cold and rainy conditions are challenging for me. The best way to handle it is to remind myself that it’s the same weather for everybody. I will run my own race, regardless of the weather. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) In anticipation of the unpredictable conditions, I’m packing multiple options. In case it’s too cold, I’m bringing a hat, arm warmers, and my favorite long socks. Otherwise, I’ll just use my normal racing gear, like the Cloudspun apparel from PUMA. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) Deviate NITRO Elite 2 are my training shoes for this year’s Boston. I’m also wearing PUMA clothing, which fits very well—and I love the colors. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) I’m very careful and thoughtful about what I eat. Now that I’ve found what works for me, I don’t change it very often. Pre-run, I usually have tea—sometimes with a piece of toast and honey. If I’m preparing for a long run, I’ll have a banana as well. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) Post-run, I’ll eat a full breakfast of fruit, eggs, bread, and lots of juices. Because I do a lot of intense training, I have to take in a great deal of protein, which I get with fish, beef, and chicken. I certainly need more protein now than when I was younger so that I don’t lose muscle mass as I get older. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) I’m fortunate to have an incredible support system. My husband, Gilbert, is my coach and he’s always checking in on my training and how I’m feeling. He and my kids have been so patient while I’ve been training in Kenya, but they know we’ll see each other soon in Boston. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) I have a physiologist working on me three times per week who comes to my house—he’s been very helpful. My agent, Brendan, has been with me since I started running marathons. He’s supported me throughout all of my races and has been a big part of my career. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) With PUMA, which I joined this year, I’ve felt very welcome from the start. Of course it’s great to have the equipment and support, but being part of their team is much more than that. They are all so positive and ready to help with anything I need, and they always let me know how excited they are to work together. I feel appreciated, and that goes a long way toward getting myself in the right mindset for any marathon. Edna Kiplagat’s Six Strategies for Running Bostonrunnersworld(April 13,2023) "My talent is being wasted. I don't have any motivation," Kenya's Kiplagat seeks $1 million in prize money lost to drugs cheatsYahoo sports(January 13,2016) Shobukhova and Jeptoo have been suspended but I have not been paid what was due to me. Kenya's Kiplagat seeks $1 million in prize money lost to drugs cheatsYahoo sports(January 13,2016) "My major marathon is set for April to enable me qualify for Olympics. This year's Olympics remain my main goal," Kenya's Kiplagat seeks $1 million in prize money lost to drugs cheatsYahoo sports(January 13,2016) "We want to change the image Kenyan athletics acquired last year following a few cases of doping," Kenya's Kiplagat seeks $1 million in prize money lost to drugs cheatsYahoo sports(January 13,2016) We want to bring back our (good) image. Kenya's Kiplagat seeks $1 million in prize money lost to drugs cheatsYahoo sports(January 13,2016) External links Category:1979 births Category:Women from Kenya Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Living people Category:Marathon runners Category:Women born in the 1970s