DiscoverCarpe DM: with Dmytro MoyseyevEp. 7 - Living Like a Kenyan: Julien Wanders Shares His Journey to the Top of Distance Running & European Records
Ep. 7 - Living Like a Kenyan: Julien Wanders Shares His Journey to the Top of Distance Running & European Records

Ep. 7 - Living Like a Kenyan: Julien Wanders Shares His Journey to the Top of Distance Running & European Records

Update: 2025-03-26
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Julien Wanders isn’t your typical elite runner. While most athletes train in the comfort of home, he moved to the highlands of Kenya to chase something greater.In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the European record holder in the half marathon (59:13 ) to talk about the mindset, the training, and the sacrifices that come with being one of the fastest distance runners in the world.We explore his bold decision to live and train in Iten, the lessons he has learned from the Kenyan running culture, and the realities behind the records. From high mileage weeks to the psychology of racing, Julien opens up about what it truly takes to push human limits.

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Ep. 7 - Living Like a Kenyan: Julien Wanders Shares His Journey to the Top of Distance Running & European Records

Ep. 7 - Living Like a Kenyan: Julien Wanders Shares His Journey to the Top of Distance Running & European Records

Dmytro Moyseyev