Train 1:1 Online with
Professional Kenyan Runners
Your personal Kenyan running coach — built on altitude-tested training.
These aren't just coaches. They're active professional runners who train at altitude in Kenya every day. Vetted by race results, not certifications. Monthly plans from $79/month. Cancel anytime.
KenyanRunning is an online coaching platform where recreational runners work 1:1 with active professional athletes based in Kenya. Coaches are selected by competitive race results — PBs, national rankings, or international competition — not certifications. Monthly plans range from $79 to $169 and include a personalized weekly training plan delivered via WhatsApp or email.
How It Works
Two minutes to answer. We handle the rest.
Tell Us Your Goal
Answer 5 quick questions about your race goals, current mileage, and experience. Takes 2 minutes, no signup required.
Choose Your Plan
Pick the coaching tier that fits your goals and schedule. Every plan is with an active professional runner competing at altitude in Kenya right now.
Start Training
We start onboarding within 24 to 48 hours so your coach can review your background before building your training. Not the right fit? We'll rematch you, free.
Meet the Runners
Active professional athletes from Kenya who compete at this level and coach from inside it
Martin Karoki Muriuki
Martin Karoki Muriuki is a professional Kenyan runner based in Nyahururu, Kenya, with personal bests of 14:13 for 5,000m and 29:43 for 10,000m. He coaches recreational runners through KenyanRunning.com.
- 5K PB: 14:13
- 10K PB: 29:43
Michael Kimani Kamau
Elite marathon runner with a 2:08 PB and a 1:00:14 half marathon. Won the 2023 Shenzhen Marathon in a course record. Lost the 2026 LA Marathon by 0.44 seconds after being misdirected in the final stretch.
- Marathon PB: 2:08:19 (Shenzhen 2023 — course record)
- Half Marathon PB: 1:00:14
- 2026 LA Marathon — 2nd by 0.44s
Peter Ndichu Kimani
Kenyan distance runner and coach with elite PBs at 5000m and 10K, now working with athletes across track and road.
- 5K PB: 14:09
- 10K PB: 29:33
Why Train with a Kenyan Runner?
Kenya's Rift Valley sits above 7,000 feet. Every one of our runners has trained and raced there — that's not a marketing angle, it's just where the world's fastest distance runners grow up and compete. What they bring to your training is the methodology, not the mountain.
The methodology
Not a template. A real plan.
Your coach applies the same periodization, effort-based structure, and mileage philosophy that shaped their own career — adapted to your schedule, your fitness level, and your goal race. No cookie-cutter builds. No guesswork.
The access
Direct line. Real-time adjustments.
On Performance and Elite, you have a direct WhatsApp line to your coach. When a session goes sideways, you message them — they adjust. Not next Monday. Now. Someone whose career depends on performance is accountable to yours.
The credibility
A runner, not a certification.
Every coach on KenyanRunning has race results. They coach from inside the sport — not from a textbook. Whether you're targeting your first marathon or chasing a PR, you're working directly with someone who has run at that level.
Launch Pricing
Founding member rates — lock in before they increase
Foundation
Launch Rate→ $99/mo after launch
Weekly coaching built around your race goal
- ✓Weekly training plan, delivered every Monday
- ✓Effort-based structure — easy, moderate, hard (no GPS pace targets)
- ✓Plan built around your schedule, not a generic template
- ✓Pre-race taper and race-day strategy for your target event
- ✓Pacing guidance and goal splits for race day
- ✓End-of-week review: send your notes, coach reads and adjusts
- ✓Communicate via email or WhatsApp — your choice
Performance
Launch Rate→ $149/mo after launch
More access, faster feedback
- ✓Everything in Foundation
- ✓Direct WhatsApp line to your coach — reach out any time
- ✓Same-day reply, not next Monday
- ✓Mid-week check-in initiated by your coach
- ✓Plan adjusted in real time when a session goes off-script
Elite
Launch Rate→ $199/mo after launch
Full-season coaching with your coach on call
- ✓Everything in Performance
- ✓Weekly voice or video call with your coach
- ✓Season-long periodized plan through race day
- ✓Coach available race morning for last-minute support
- ✓Same-day response, any time
What Our Runners Say
Real results from runners who've trained with our coaches
“My marathon time dropped by 18 minutes after just 4 months with Martin. The Kenyan approach to training is simply unmatched.”
“I've tried many coaches, but nothing compares to training with Martin. He helped me finally break 20 minutes in my 5K.”
“The training plans are challenging but sustainable. I've stayed injury-free while setting multiple PRs. Worth every penny.”
Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences and are not guaranteed outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start
What is KenyanRunning?
KenyanRunning is an online coaching platform where recreational runners work 1:1 with active professional athletes based in Kenya. Coaches are selected by competitive race results — PBs, national rankings, or international competition — not certifications. Monthly plans range from $79 to $169 and include a personalized weekly training plan delivered via WhatsApp or email.
How does KenyanRunning work?
You take a short 5-question quiz about your goals and current fitness. We match you with a professional Kenyan runner, you pick a coaching plan, and we start onboarding within 24 to 48 hours so your coach can review your goals, training history, and schedule before building your plan. Communication happens via WhatsApp or email — your choice. Cancel anytime.
Who are the coaches?
Every coach on KenyanRunning is an active professional runner — someone with competitive race results, not just a certification. They train at altitude in Kenya, race internationally, and coach from inside their sport. Martin Karoki Muriuki (5K PB: 14:13, 10K PB: 29:43) is currently accepting athletes.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. All plans are month-to-month with no contracts. Cancel anytime from your account — you keep access through the end of your billing period. Annual plans are billed upfront at a discount (2 months free) and are non-refundable after 30 days.
What makes Kenyan coaching different?
Kenyan runners dominate distance running because of how they train: high-altitude periodization, effort-based intensity, high mileage built gradually, and a culture of running as craft. You're getting those methods applied directly to your schedule and race goal — not a generic app plan.
Free Tool
A fast way to see whether your current marathon setup matches your goal
Check your readiness in under two minutes.
Enter your weekly mileage, longest long run, goal time, race date, and training history. You'll get a quick score, the biggest current risk, and the next step that matters most.
From the Blog
Training insights from professional Kenyan runners
Your Running App Doesn’t Know You’re Injured. Your Coach Does.
A training app adjusts your plan. A coach adjusts your week. Here’s why professional human coaching delivers what no algorithm can.
How Kenyan Runners Actually Train: Periodization, Effort, and Mileage at Altitude
Effort-based coaching, periodized mileage, and altitude methodology — explained by the coaches who live it.
How to Choose a Running Coach Online (The Questions Most Runners Don’t Ask)
Certifications vs. race results, red flags to avoid, and the exact questions to ask before you sign up.
Train With the Real Thing
Not a template. Not an app. Direct access to professional Kenyan runners who train this way every day.
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