This discovery term has been a blast. During Kenyan Running we have done a variety of different things. We have put ourselves in the shoes of the Kenyans by running every morning along with strength training to represent a small portion of hardship that the Kenyans face every day. After our runs we research different topics that related to “why Kenyans are so good at running”. In the afternoon we watch informative and inspirational movies.
-Joe McDarris
I am so happy that I got this discovery term!! At the start I didn’t believe that I could run the distances that we are running. The workouts also gave me confidence in my strength and has given me inspiration to workout more.
– Harrison Reed
This discovery term has been very conducive to my knowledge about what makes a great runner and how that connects to the Kenyan’s ability. I also enjoy the workouts in the morning as we can get an insight of how the Kenyans train.
– Kenan Balkas
Coach Hall is the bomb! Honestly, Anything that he teaches will be extraordinary. However, Kenyan Running is special in it’s own right. Learning about the Kenyan culture from movies, races, and books has really enriched my knowledge about East African society. Kenyan running will always have a special place in my heart.
-Luke Henderson
This DT has been very informative to me and lots of others, judging the responses of others. I have run a lot and learned a lot about Kenyan culture. The Kenyan culture and ways have enhanced me and Big R’s knowledge and updated me and Big R on how Americans live and Kenyans live, relating to running.
-Ray Faison
This discovery term has been very beneficail to me in many ways. I have learned about Kenya in general and more specifically Kenyan runners. We have run everyday in class and watch movies after lunch everyday. The movies have been very good and i have learned a lot from them.
— Parker Courts
This discovery term has been great for me because I am a runner so I enjoy learning about Kenyan running. I feel like being able to study the most elite distance runners in the world helps me to be a better runner. Coach Hall is great and he keeps me motivated and inspired to run.
— Chase Coley
I have enjoyed this discovery term because of all the ways that we were able to learn about and be immersed in kenyan running. This included running and training itself, watching inspiring race videos and movies, as well as going to a kenyan restaurant. This is definitely the best DT.
— Coleman Mitchell
I have enjoyed learning about kenyan runners as well as ethiopian runners as well as their lifestyle and training methods. The mentality and physicality of runners in that area of the world is incredible. I have thoroughly enjoyed the physical aspects of this DT as well as the educational aspects through use of film and discussion as well as observations of famous athletes.
-Will Snider
Runninghas been fun. The research has been really intense as has the workouts been. I loved listening to other’s research presentations yesterday, and the movies have been spectacular.
-Thomas Hoffmann
I enjoyed this DT a lot more than I thought I would’ve. I was the only girl in this DT, but I don’ think that changed anything. I think more girls should sign up for this DT in the future. During the past 2 weeks, I have learned a lot about runners and other Olympians. I believe that I am able to take what i learned these past weeks and use them in everyday situations.
-Isabella Barnette