Table 2. Demographic information, training experience and personal best record of six Kenyan runners.

Subject

Kalenjin Sub-tribe

Family running history*

Means of travel
to school
(age 6-14y)

Organized training
(yr)

Personal Best
Times†
and Events

1

Nandi

Yes

Walk/Run
Daily 6-13km

3.5

800m: 1:47
1500m: 3:44
10km Cross Country: 29:36

2

Nandi

Yes

Walk/Run
Daily 6-13km

1.5

1500m: 3:46
5000m: 14:05
10km Cross Country: 29:19

3

Keiyo

No

Walk/Run
Daily 6-13km

6

800m: 1:46

4

Nandi

Yes

Walk/Run
Daily 5-10km

5

5000m: 13:48
10,000m: 28:07

5

Nandi

Yes

Walk/Run
Daily 5-10km

4

5000m: 14:04
10,000m: 28:24

6

Nandi

Yes

Walk/Run
Daily 13km

5

5000m: 14:02
3000m Steeple: 8:31
10km Cross Country: 28:39
* At least one family member has been a competitive runner. † Time is expressed in minutes and seconds.