After of the best running books, we figured nothing about his running game could surprise us. What did? His musical tastes—the 33-year-old Kenyan marathoner can’t get enough of some Kelly Clarkson.
A version of this article appeared on SportPesa News’ feature on the Olympic champion, Kipchoge shared his insights on money, music and his unique lifestyle in Kaptagat, Kenya. But one of the most surprising bits of information Kipchoge revealed was his love for the 2002 American Idol winner who has given the world a series of anthems for self-confidence.
“I’m not a big fan of music, but sometimes I listen to Kelly Clarkson. She sang a beautiful and strong song, ‘What cannot kill you can only make you stronger,’ that is the best among my favorite songs,” Kipchoge said in the article, referring to Clarkson’s 2011 hit “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”
So, if you want to run like the marathon champion, try adding a few Kelly Clarkson songs to your running playlist.
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