Beatrice Chebet explains how morning routine plays key part in her race success
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According to the Olympic champion, a race-day morning is a delicate balance where everything, both mentally and physically, comes together for success
Two-time World Cross Country champion Beatrice Chebet has had a remarkable career, dominating the track with victories across various prestigious events.
Fresh off her stunning performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she claimed double gold in the 5000m and 10,000m events, Chebet opened up on a lesser-known but critical part of her race preparation: the morning.
In an exclusive interview with Churchill Show, Chebet shared how the start of her day often dictates her performance in races.
"We always just warm together because when you look at everybody, you can never know who is strong, and it all depends on how someone has woken up on that day," Chebet revealed.
According to the Olympic champion, a race-day morning is a delicate balance where everything, both mentally and physically, comes together for success.
But even the finest athletes are not immune to pre-race nerves. However, the moment the gun goes off, the pressure dissolves into pure competition.
"Tension is always there as usual, even when you are on the starting line. When the race starts, the tension goes away, and it now becomes a fight for everybody," she explained.
For Chebet, the unpredictability of race days goes beyond nerves. She explained that sometimes, the body does not respond as expected.
"You can begin a race thinking everything is okay, but sometimes the body just locks, and you can’t move," Chebet admitted.
In long-distance races like the 10,000m, maintaining focus and responding to the body’s cues becomes key.
"There are times when the body responds very well, and you can decide to leave the leading group as early as two laps to go or wait for the last 200m. It depends on how much you believe in yourself," she averred.
Chebet’s self-belief has paid off this season. In addition to her Paris triumphs, she set a meet record at the Brussels Diamond League and became the first woman in history to run under 29 minutes in the 10,000m.
These accomplishments have built up to a career-defining moment when she broke the 10,000m world record in Eugene, securing her spot for her first Olympic Games in Paris.
With relentless determination, she became the first Kenyan woman to win two gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Her victories in the 5000m (14:28.56) and 10,000m (30:43.25) not only cemented her legacy but also inspired future generations of Kenyan athletes.
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