Eliud Kipchoge Shares Insights with Manchester United Players During Carrington Visit

By Robert Mutasi 

Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge made a special visit to Manchester United's training ground, Carrington, where he met the players and part of the club's technical management team.

The legendary long-distance runner, known for his mental and physical discipline, shared valuable insights on the mindset and importance of psychological fitness in sports during his interaction with the team.

Kipchoge, widely regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time, emphasized the role of positivity and mental strength in achieving success.

"That is the beginning of good results and that is the beginning of true professionals," Kipchoge said.

"If all sportsmen, or living people, can be positive with each other, then they succeed." Added Kipchoge. 

In his address to the players, Kipchoge highlighted the important role of imagination in sports.

He explained that although physical fitness is important, it is the psychological aspect that differentiates athletes.

 "Thoughts are important for all sportsmen and footballers. You must be physically fit but above all, you must be psychologically fit," he said.

Drawing on his own experience in the marathon, Kipchoge discussed the power of mind control in unlocking physical potential.

 "If you can control the mind, then you can control your body and you can use the right things. Then from that will come good things," he said.

Kipchoge's disciplined approach to mind and body has brought him unparalleled success in marathons, including becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours.

Kipchoge also linked his mindset of focusing on endurance to the world of football, offering advice on how mental toughness can give players an edge on the pitch.

"If you run to the ball, if you have a good mind, then you can run further than your opponent. So, the main thing is to be positive in life, always be positive every day," he advised the Manchester United players.

The tour left a strong impression on the Manchester United squad, with Kipchoge's words reverberating throughout the team.

His emphasis on positivity, mental control, and the power of thought has long been the key to his own success, and Manchester United's players can draw inspiration from his philosophy as they navigate their challenges on the football field.

The legendary athlete's visit to Carrington was a unique crossover between two of the world's most famous sports, demonstrating the universal principles of discipline, mental strength, and positivity in achieving greatness.