Kenya Camp
The Ultimate Running & Cultural Experience in Iten, Kenya
Kenya Camp is the perfect running trip for everyone who loves to travel, meet other runners, get stronger, learn, and experience the Kenyan culture. Coach Hugo and his team have a full itinerary for you, with everything included. From daily coached training sessions, together with Kenyan pacers, to meeting local communities and elite runners. Transport, meals, photography…you name it, it’s all covered.
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Elite Training Experience
Train on the same dirt roads, trails, tracks, and forests as used by the Kenyan champions.
About
Coach Hugo
Former elite marathon runner from the Netherlands with a personal best of 2h12, Human Movement expert, and respected international running coach.
Hugo first came to Kenya in 2001 to learn from the Kenyan runners and bring his career to a higher level. There he met his wife Hilda, who joined him in the Netherlands to study physiotherapy. The couple moved to Iten in 2007 to focus on their running career.
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Former elite marathon runner (PB: 2h12)
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Human Movement Scientist
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Living & coaching in Kenya since 2007
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Coach to elite and amateur athletes worldwide
KENYA CAMP – ITEN RUNNING EXPERIENCE
Kenya Camp offers the best experience at the best price, with a combination of coached training sessions, seminars, and lots of fun activities and experiences.
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The Kenya Camp founder and head coach, coach Hugo, is a well known coach, a former elite marathon runner, as well as a human movement scientist. Hugo has been living in Kenya since 2007 and has been coaching elite and amateur runners since 2009. Coach Hugo is regarded by many as an absolute running expert. He is very hands-on during the camps and loves to share his knowledge with our guests.
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During all your runs you are accompanied by Kenyan pacers who are local athletes that will accompany your running so you are safe, don't get lost, have someone to talk to and someone who can set your goalpace to get most out of your individual trainings.
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Your stay includes accommodation and full-board at Iten Accommodation, which is a professional training center, used by amateur and elite runners from around the world.
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As a guest of Kenya Camp, you are fully taken care of. This starts already before arrival: coach Hugo will contact you to discuss your training experience, goals and needs, in order to maximize the benefit from your two weeks stay in Kenya.
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Kenya Camp is a fully supported running experience for amateur runners, combining world-class coaching, Kenyan pacers, immersive culture, and professional training systems.