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KATA Running Camp K09

Tenden KE

Operated By: Philemon Kipruto - 2

October 15, 2025 Trial #2

About the Camp

KATA Running Camp – Tenden, Kenya

Operated by: Philemon Kipruto – 2
KATA ID: 09

The Tenden KATA Running Camp, managed by Philemon Kipruto’s second team, is an extension of his success in Kapcherop. This location focuses on nurturing younger athletes through structured training and community-based teamwork.

The camp’s highland terrain offers excellent routes for base-building and tempo sessions. Athletes train under a disciplined yet supportive environment, following the proven KATA methods for strength, endurance, and goal-setting.

The Tenden Camp includes its own KATA Potato Farm, managed cooperatively by athletes. This ensures financial sustainability and fosters unity through shared responsibility—core values of the KATA network.

Events

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KATA Time Trial #2 — Tenden KATA Running Camp (K09)

Date: October 15, 2025

Altitude: 2,200 m

Location: Tenden, Kenya

Coach & Camp Operator: Philemon Kipruto

The Tenden KATA Running Camp (K09) held its second official KATA Time Trial on October 15, 2025. Despite challenging high-altitude conditions at 2,200 meters, athletes produced a series of solid performances that reflect the steady progress within the KATA system.

5 KM Men

1. Sammy Kwemoi — 16:20

2. Abraham Kibet — 17:01

3. Nickson Rana — 17:40

4. Emmanuel Kemboi — 18:17

5. Chrispine Korir — 18:33

10 KM Men

1. Duncan Kemei — 31:49

2. Ian Kimutai — 34:05

3. Ezekiel Kipksgei — 34:05

4. Clement Kipkoech — 36:59

Coach Philemon Kipruto, who oversees both the Kapcherop (K01) and Tenden (K09) KATA Camps, commended the group for their dedication and discipline, emphasizing how consistent time trials like this one serve as key benchmarks for future competition readiness.

“Every KATA time trial gives us a clear picture of our athletes’ growth,” said Bob Anderson, Founder and Director of KATA. “Our goal is continuous improvement — pushing for better pacing, endurance, and execution. The Tenden camp is proving that focus and teamwork deliver results.”

The Tenden camp continues to develop a promising roster of young talent, supported by KATA’s integrated training-and-farming model, designed to empower athletes both on the track and in life.

By: Boris Baron

Tags: #KATA

KATA Running Camp News Headlines

KATA Running Camp 01: Building Champions from Teen Talent to Marathon Veterans

At the KATA Running Camp and KATA Potato Farm's first official running camp, KATA 01 in Kapcherop, Coach Philemon Kipruto is leading a dynamic mix of rising teenage talent, competitive middle-distance athletes, and seasoned marathoners. Training programs are carefully balanced between speed, endurance, and tactical racing skills, ensuring that every athlete—whether 16 or 38—continues to progress.