This archive report was first published on 15 May 2020.
On May 15, 2020, the world of athletics was on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, for Geoffrey Kamworor, a three-time World Half Marathon Championships title holder, the break has been an opportunity to recharge and come back stronger.
Speaking during the third National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) online forum, Kamworor shared his training regimen during the pandemic. He revealed that he has been training alone at home, using a treadmill to stay in shape.
Originally, Kamworor was set to defend his World Half Marathon Championships title in March in Gdynia, Poland. However, the race was postponed to October 17, giving him more time to prepare.
As the world's top half marathon runner, Kamworor has been training with world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge in Kaptagat, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. He expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that he was in top form before the Poland race was cancelled.
With his nickname 'man of all surfaces' a testament to his prowess on the road, in cross-country running, and on the track, Kamworor is eager to return to competition and prove his skills once again.
