Amphora
The Running Bible
The i-Run team says
The Amphora book « Running: The Secrets of Kenyan Training » by Bob Tahri and Jérôme Sordello deciphers the Kenyan methods that have led to the country's dominance in global athletics in middle and long-distance events.Summary:The Kenyans have been the undisputed masters of middle and long-distance running for several decades.Bob Tahri, a high-level French athlete from 1998 to 2017, world and European medalist with three Olympic participations, trained in Kenya for 17 years, attending three to four training camps per year, before founding in 2017 a training center open to all, now taken over by RUN'IX.Together with Jérôme Sordello, a recognized specialist and author, they are privileged witnesses to decipher the secrets of Kenyan success.Training, programs, recovery, planning, dietetics, strategy and tactics, genetics, and mentality... In this new edition, you will discover the explanations for this domination.Resulting from true high-level expertise and extensive research, this book will captivate all those who wish to enrich themselves with Kenyan culture.Authors' Presentation:Bob Tahri, born on December 20, 1978, in Metz, is a French athlete of Algerian origin specializing in middle and long-distance races.He notably distinguished himself in the 3000 meters steeplechase. In 2009, he won the bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, setting the European record. On November 3, 2013, he finished 15th in the New York Marathon in his first marathon participation.He ended his career in 2017 due to recurrent Achilles tendon injuries.Holder of a DESS, Jérôme Sordello now divides his time between training for fitness equipment manufacturers and his coaching roles for Jogging International magazine and the website u-run.fr.A passionate runner and triathlete since 1997, and a member of Team i-Run, he has also been a coach for over 15 years. His career allows him to combine scientific expertise and practical skills related to running.Key points of the Amphora book « Running: The Secrets of Kenyan Training »:- Journey into the temple of running- Training programs, planning, strategy, recovery, etc.- Number of pages: 368- Authors: Bob Tahri and Jérôme Sordello- Publication date: 15/10/2026- 2026 updated re-edition- Amphora Editions- Dimensions: 14 cm x 22 cm- Weight: 0.300 kg
