Paul Chelimo: Eight Questions from RunBlogRun

RunBlogRun, 1) How did you get into the Sport?

Paul Chelimo: Growing up I knew I was talented, I used to win races with no training so I realised there was something special in me and also Kenya being a mecca of running gave me some extra motivation to pursue running.

RunBlogRun, 2) Did you consider yourself a slow or fast developer?

Paul Chelimo: I think a fast developer because I have now run for 7 years and I'm starting to become successful within such a short time. Remember, my first 5000m race on a dirt track in 7000ft was 15:09, two months into training.

RunBlogRun, 3) Most memorable Youth Race?

Paul Chelimo: I would say 2013 World University games in Kazan,Russia where I won the Silver Medal, since I started training after high school.

RunBlogRun, 4) Most memorable Race at any level?

Paul Chelimo, Rio 2016, photo by PhotoRun.net

Paul Chelimo: 2016 Rio Olympic games where I won Silver. Also the 2017 US Championships where I ran the US meet record wire to wire.

Paul Chelimo, Sacramento 2017, photo by PhotoRun.net

RunBlogRun, 5) How's it different being a pro athlete?

Paul Chelimo: Its way different in that every little things matters. Diet and Recovery is very important at the professional level.

RunBlogRun, 6) What Training philosophy are you following?

Paul Chelimo: I try listen to my body but I always live by the Vedic hymn "Go hard or Suffer the rest of your life."

RunBlogRun, 7) Do you incorporate any cross training and/or Weight training?

Paul Chelimo: I have started doing weight training more this year but No cross training since I find it boring --haha!!

RunBlogRun, 8) What advice can you give to young Runners?

-Listen to your body
-Listen to your coach
-Eat Well
-Get enough rest
-Be tough mentally
-Patience and consistency is key

Finally Go hard or suffer the rest of your life!!