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Geoffrey Koech reveals what he is banking on ahead of Boston Half Marathon
Defending champion Geoffrey Koech has disclosed what he will be banking on as he gears up for the Boston Half Marathon on Sunday November 12.
The 30-year-old will be banking on his past victory and mastery of the course to propel him to his second successive victory on Sunday. He had a great build-up towards the race and will hope to execute it well.
He has so far competed in three half marathons where he finished third in two races, Publix Atlanta Half Marathon and Prague Half Marathon. He finished fourth at the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon.
“It feels very nice to be coming back to Boston, knowing that I am the reigning champion. I have trained specifically for this year now that I know the course," he said.
"Even though the course is challenging, I like it and I think my experience from last year gives me an advantage over those who will be doing it for the first time.
"We have hilly courses around my hometown of Kericho, so I have been adding some tough routes into my training, so my legs are used to it,” Koech said as per the race organisers.
Koech also explained that the fans give him a lot of encouragement and make him confident of winning the race.
He will be hoping that this time around, the fans will also play a huge role as he targets to win the race once again.
“The spectators gave me a lot of encouragement last year and made the course feel a lot easier. It’s so inspiring to be cheered all through the course," said Koech.
"The people of Boston are very friendly and welcoming to me. My goal is to win again this year so I hope I can do that and make the fans happy again.
"I like to run in temperatures between 59-64F and preferably no rain! I wonder what we will get on race day! See you soon, Boston."
(11/10/2023) Views: 542 ⚡AMPby Abigael Wuafula
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