Edwin Soi

"Our routes weave through Mau Forest"

"My athletes dont just see me as a coach. I run alongside them. They learn from how I train, rest, and carry myself. Thats leadership through presence"

"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"

"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"

"These aren’t just trails. They’re tests of character"

"I have run for long, from World Championships and World Indoors to the Olympics"

"I’m building people. Strong, disciplined people who will take Kenyan running to the next level."

"Now, I give back — through sweat, through sacrifice, and through the soil we farm together"

"No one else had thought of supporting athletes this way — giving them both a place to grow athletically and financially"

"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"

"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"