Why London Marathon is a big deal for runners

Today is a special day for those who consider themselves lovers of Kenya - because all eyes will be on the Kenyan runners at the London Marathon 2019. Come 12 noon Kenyan time, we shall watch one of the greatest sporting spectacles made more special by the very talented Kenyan runners led by Eliud Kipchoge, the legend. Of course, we have some interesting sideshows like the rivalry from our northerly neighbours or Mo Farah and his penchant for dramatic antics.

I imagine there are many who think the London Marathon is not a big deal, but I invite them to visit certain Instagram handles and they will know it is serious business. While many of us might not have encountered the elite athletes, I am sure some of us have had to deal with the people I like to call amateur runners among us.