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.