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Bernard Koech has opened up on one of the greatest challenges that almost ended his career when he was at his peak.
Haspa Marathon Hamburg champion Bernard Koech has opened up on how injuries almost threatened to end his career.
The 2022 Copenhagen Half Marathon first runner-up in an interview, opened up about how injury bouts became a norm in his life, and at some point, he even just got used to that.
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He explained that the good side of the injuries was that they would not be there forever and most of the time, he would always bounce back stronger.
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“Running is my career and I have been having a lot of challenges especially due to injuries but it’s life…sometimes you are in good shape then you pick up an injury.
“But I’m used to that…it’s not something that is permanent meaning you will probably come back strong. Sometimes you have a fever and you have to rest but when things are normal, there’s no day I can skip training.
“It’s always like when you are in school, there’s no way you can miss some lessons and go to do an exam then expect to pass. I’m always disciplined and I stick to the program,” he said.
Koech also revealed the close relationship he shares with former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, explaining how he has been a vital part of his career growth.
The 36-year-old explained that during last year’s Haspa Marathon Hamburg, Kipchoge, who was in London to attend the London Marathon, called him and urged him to put up a good fight and ensure he takes the crown.
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Koech won that race in an astonishing time of 2:04:09 and he successfully defended the title during this year’s edition of the race.
“He is a great friend of mine…a very great friend of mine. I always follow his footsteps and he always talks to me. Even before I came to Hamburg, he called me and he told me he knows I’m in great shape and encouraged me to run well, which I did,” he added.
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