Viola Chepngeno shares why she loves competing on hilly courses ahead of Boston Half Marathon return
Viola Chepengeno has shared her love for hilly courses as she gears up for her return to the Boston Half Marathon to defend her title.
Viola Chepngeno has disclosed her love for hilly courses as she gears up for her title defense at the Boston Half Marathon on Sunday, November 12.
Chepngeno observed that many people do not fancy competing on such tough courses but insisted that she is among the few who love competing in such environments.
She explained that she trains in Keringet, one of the hilliest places in Kenya and that’s where her love for the hilly courses stems from.
She expressed her excitement about returning to Boston, where she clocked 1:10:40 to win the race last season.
“I really like Boston and I am very happy to be coming back to defend my title this year. The course for the B.A.A. Half Marathon is great," she said.
"Some might call it challenging but I love it. Keringet, where I live in Kenya, is known to be one of the hilliest places to train in Kenya so I know I am good over tough courses."
The Kenyan added that she will be looking to make her full marathon debut at the Boston Marathon. Speaking about her Boston Half Marathon preparations, she noted that she is ready and capable of doing wonders.
She also noted that the crowds are a vital part of her success story. She recalled that her fans propelled her to victory last year and is keen to lower her Personal Best time this time round.
“Perhaps one day I will run the Boston Marathon too! I am mentally and physically prepared for the race, and I know what I am capable of doing. I just have to be ready for a tactical race with lots of quality opponents also competing," she added.
:The crowds were really amazing last year. They cheered me on and made me push even harder to achieve my goals, so I am hoping they can help me improve this year.
"I prefer warm weather - which we definitely didn’t get last year but I managed to do it so I’ll take whatever we get.”
posted Friday November 10th
by Abigael Wuafula