2023 Valencia Marathon: 5K/10K World Record Holder Joshua Cheptegei Debuts
Former HM world record holder Kibiwott Kandie and Kenenisa Bekele also running, while Almaz Ayana and 2019 Boston champ Worknesh Degefa lead the women.
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Former HM world record holder Kibiwott Kandie and Kenenisa Bekele also running, while Almaz Ayana and 2019 Boston champ Worknesh Degefa lead the women.
Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge says Olympic 5,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei can break the marathon world record one day.
Cheptegei holds the world record over 5,000m and 10,000m and will tackle the marathon distance for the first time on Sunday in Valencia
Joshua Cheptegei is running 140 to 160 kilometers a week in preparation for his marathon debut in Valencia on December 3, through relentless mud in Uganda.
Cheptegei has been running 85 to 100 miles a week getting ready for his debut, but says he's "not actually looking to run fast the first time. He said, "For me, I want to learn. The best for me is to see myself being on the podium, whether I run 2:03 or 2:04. I don't know what will take me to the podium. For me what is important is to enjoy the race and see what happens after 35 kilometers."