Kenyan town’s fortunes lifted by its elite runners

NAIROBI • Kenya’s North Rift has for decades won accolades for producing some of the most distinguished athletes in the world. The mountainous region has nurtured runners who have gone on to win titles on the global stage. As a result, the town of Eldoret – the base of 2016 Rio Games gold medallist and... » read more

Eight food myths debunked
Eight food myths debunked

Food is a runner’s fuel, but with a plethora of information available, it may be hard to separate fact from fiction. Here, Dr Richard Swinbourne, team lead of nutrition at the Singapore Sport Institute, debunks some food myths for athletes: 1. I HAVE TO EAT CARBS TO DO A SHORT RUN Your body naturally stores... » read more