The last high profile international marathon of the fall season the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on Sunday (1 December) once again promises to provide a lip-smacking race full of intrigui...
Based in the stunning Swiss city of Zurich, close to mountains, rivers, and lakes, Nienke Brinkman has found the ideal training platform. Since her injury, she has incorporated a lot of cycling,...
Abdi Nageeye turned Central Park orange as he became the first ever Dutch athlete in history to clinch victory in the TCS New York City Marathon with a herculean performance in the Big Apple. Unlea...
Geoffrey Kamworor and Abdi Nageeye form a powerful two-pronged NN Running Team challenge at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday 3 November. Kamworor boasts an outstanding race record in t...
Bangkok, Thailand – Today, Amazing Thailand (Tourism Authority of Thailand) proudly announced its official partnership with marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge and the NN Running Team at a press conf...
Yalemzerf Yehualaw ignited the 2024 TCS Amsterdam Marathon by leading home an NN Running Team one-two by setting a personal best and a women’s course record time of 2:16:52 in the Dutch capital....
Yalemzerf Yehualaw will lead the NN Running Team assault at the 2024 TCS Amsterdam Marathon seeking a course record time in the women’s elite race. The 25-year-old Ethiopian athlete enjoyed a...
On an historic 2024 edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Mohamed Esa led the NN Running Team challenge placing second in a PB of 2:04:39 in the men’s elite race to extend his sequenc...
5 years since the @INEOS159Challenge, 5 memories from Eliud Kipchoge. Follow the NN Running Team on: Instagram: ...
Birhanu Legese and Mohamed Esa in the men’s race and Degitu Azimeraw in the women’s elite event will lead a strong NN Running Team challenge at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon &n...
On October 18, 2024, we invite you to join us for a special evening at Kriterion Cinema in Amsterdam. Throughout the night, you will gain an exclusive inside look at the NN Running Team, from the pers...
A passionate @manutd fan, a devoted family man, a dedicated farmer. In addition to being an extremely successful runner, ...
NN Running Team athlete Haymanot Alew produced the finest run of his life to place an outstanding third in a captivating elite men’s race at the 50th anniversary edition of the BMW Berlin Marath...
Genzebe Dibaba and Haymanot Alew are set to lead the NN Running Team’s charge at the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday 29 September 2024, as both athletes look to make their mark in the highly antic...
Winding his way between the sand dunes on a cycle path in Southern Holland provides the perfect springboard to the marathon ambitions of Björn Koreman. Clocking up the kilometres each week thr...
Viola Kibiwot enters a third decade in her career as a professional runner but still she sees plenty left to learn, her pursuit an example of the varied and endless challenges the sport of running can...
At just 25, Yalemzerf Yehualaw has already achieved international marathon success, traveling the world and proudly ...
From the high altitude track in Teryet down the mountain to the Plateau Road, the cream of Ugandan athletes in the NN Running Team are clocking up in the kilometres in a diverse and variable training...
Newly crowned Olympic 10000m champion Joshua Cheptegei firmly believes his struggles were crucial to all his successes.
21 years after clinching his first world title in the 5000m at the 2003 #WorldAthleticsChamps in Paris, Eliud Kipchoge is set to ...
From the track to the road, nine NN Running Team athletes will pursue medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games when the athletics events start (1 August – 11 August). The team aims to build on...
It was a long time Kaan Kigen Özbilen stood on the outside looking in. The 2:04 marathon man is no new face to athletics. For almost 20 years he has stood perched somewhere nears its top step....
Nijmegen / Melbourne, 15.07.2024 – NN Running Team and PILLAR Performance are excited to announce a new partnership to provide expert-led, science-backed micronutrition supplementation for athle...
Marc Scott may have recently swapped running in the picturesque Bushy Park in London for the leafy Shropshire lanes of the English West Midlands, but what has remained consistent is being able to acce...
Eliud Kipchoge's secrets to becoming the marathon legend he is lie in his ability to stay grounded and live a positive life. Follow ...
NN Running Team and Plantix are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at creating a positive impact in Africa and raising ...
NN Running Team and Plantix are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at creating a positive impact in Africa and raising awareness about the global challenges of food security and climate chang...
"Don't be caught" a 15-year-old Selly Chepyego thinks to herself as she glides round the fields of her school, holding off the boys behind and closing in on the girls who've got a he...
At just 26, Letesenbet Gidey has already shattered three world records and keeps dreaming for more. Follow the NN ...
Join us for an unique insight into the training locations of the NN Running Team athletes in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. The NN ...
We are runners and the environment around us is our arena. We rely on fresh air to fuel our lungs in order to deliver world class performances that we strive for each day. On top of that we believe th...
Running is in Daniel Mateiko's blood. His father once ploughed the same path, enjoying success in local competitions and his older sister Valentina also calls the Global Sports Communication camp...
Six days a week, 25 athletes wake up at Global Sports Communication's camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, ready for another day moulding themselves into the world's very best. The same alarm goes, whe...
From Commonwealth champion to word champion, Victor Kiplangat is on a golden marathon mission. Follow the NN ...
On a chilly, blustery day former champion Yalemzerf Yehualaw finished eighth in a high-class women’s race at the 2024 TCS London Marathon and home athlete Marc Scott was the pick of the NNRT ath...
Abdi Nageeye regained the NN Rotterdam Marathon title in a stunning Dutch record time of 2:04:45 as NN Running Team athletes filled four of the six podium positions on offer in the elite men’s a...
Yalemzerf Yehualaw will look to recreate the magic of her dazzling 2022 campaign as she seeks to regain the women’s elite title at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21 April. The 24-year-old...
Abdi Nageeye returns to arguably his most successful marathon for the sixth time hunting a third successive podium finish in Rotterdam on Sunday (14 April). The Olympic silver medallist memorably set...
Joshua Cheptegei aims to add another chapter to his extraordinary World Athletics Cross Country Championships story in Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday 30 March. The Ugandan NN Running team superstar h...
Everywhere we look we see people run. We see people smile. Tokyo, we can't wait to share the streets tomorrow.
The opening Abbott World Marathon Majors event of 2024 will take place in Tokyo as the passionate marathon nation of Japan welcomes a trio of leading NN Running Team performers. Read more below to get...
"It's one month until the Tokyo Marathon and I can say I'm preparing in a good way. Tokyo is special since I've won my Olympic ...
Strong legs, iron lungs, and an aerobic engine can take you a long way in running but Eliud Kipchoge and Patrick Sang know better than most that mindset is key to reaching the very highest echelons.&n...
Join us for a unique Mindset documentary from the NN Running Team and find out more about the role mindset plays in ...
It's Saturday, you're coming home after a 10-kilometer run. When you get home, hydrate well and supercharge your body with this delightful Turkish Pide Bread topped with tomato tapenade, grill...
NN Running Team-athlete and back-to-back Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will return to Japan for the 17th edition of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday 3rd March 2024, a course where he holds the record fr...
NN Running Team athlete and double Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge announces which marathon he will run in spring 2024.
Only the brave take on a new challenge in stride. Good luck on your first marathon Joshua Cheptegei, you got this.
Sunday’s Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso is one of the last dances in the marathon calendar for 2023. A fast course and forecast good conditions await the six NN Running Team athletes that wi...
There are some places that are synonymous with athletes. Eliud Kipchoge and Berlin, Michael Jordan and Chicago – the list is endless. One could say that Joshua Cheptegei and Valencia belong on t...
Let's dive into the delightful world of this week’s brioche bread and its potential for fueling endurance athletes with an extra Virtuoos protein punch. A Virtuoos protein-enriched brioch...
Tomorrow we go #Back2TheStreets - all fifty thousand of us. Good luck and don't forget to look around, as for what you will see is ...
It's time for the team to travel to the Big Apple for the TCS New York City Marathon. Three NN Running Team athletes have traveled to the United States of America to take part in the race. In...
For this Food Friday, we're presenting a delightful twist on the usual pasta or rice dishes – a pumpkin lasagna with three types of cheese! Pair it with some fresh vegetables like tomatoes,...
On 12th October 2019, Eliud Kipchoge proved to the world that No Human Is Limited, becoming the first human to run a sub-two-hour marathon. Kipchoge ran the 42.195KM distance in a remarkable time...
A strong contingent of NN Running Team athletes hit the road for a crack at the 2023 TCS Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday (15 October). We take a look at our main contenders in the Dutch capital. ...
Join us for a unique Raceweek video during which we follow NN Running Team athletes in the week leading up to their 2023 ...
NN Running Team athletes are returning to the marathons they've conquered before. Can you match them with their upcoming race locations? Put on your mental running shoes and join us for a marat...
It's time for the team to travel to the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois for the Back of America Chicago Marathon. Three NN Running Team athletes have traveled to the United States of America...
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the iconic marathons in our sport. The NN Running Team boasts an exciting set of challengers for the event on Sunday (8 October). We preview the act...
Imagine the ultimate dish that Ugandan and Kenyan NN Running Team athletes have cherished since they first laced up their running shoes: Ugali or Posho with chicken stew and Sukuma Wiki. It's not...
To win the Berlin marathon once does not come easy To win it four times? That requires a strong approach A recipe for success.
This afternoon, Thursday September 21st , a unique piece of street art has been unveiled at the clubhouse of Berlin-based running club Berlin Braves, located at Wassertorstrasse 11 in the German capit...
The streets are where our running community thrives. Whether you are chasing world records or your personal running pursuits, ...
With Eliud Kipchpoge returning to the streets of Berlin for his sixth BMW Berlin Marathon outing, the NN Running Team is in for an exciting weekend. In this feature, we will provide you with an overvi...
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge returns to Berlin on Sunday 24 September seeking an unprecedented fifth title, just one year on from setting his 2:01:09 world record on the course. The first...
The fall marathon season provides a multitude of fascinating plotlines and stories for NN Running Team athletes. We take a look at some of the key races and what to look out for over the coming months...
One week until Eliud Kipchoge comes back to his special plac. “Part of what makes Berlin such a great place to me is the ...
Throughout one special night at the Babylon Cinema in Berlin you will be taken on an exhilarating journey into the lives of our exceptional NN Running Team athletes, showcasing the grit, determin...
It's only two weeks until the big day. Throughout the years, Berlin has become a very special place to Eliud Kipchoge. He won four ...
We continue our journey through the wondrous world of NN Running Team nutrition. This Food Friday we have prepared a wonderfully refreshing, slightly zesty, and dazzlingly delicious fruit salad with m...
It's time for our athletes to fly out to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, for the World Athletics Championships. Here we elaborate on everything you need to know about this year's NN Run...
A large group of NN Running Team athletes is set to compete at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest from 19-27 August. We preview what to expect in the Hungarian capital. Women’...
Join us for the unique Why We Run documentary from the NN Running Team and find out more about how Kenenisa Bekele and ...
With less than one year to go until #Paris2024, it's time to look back on past successes. First up, Genzebe Dibaba and her Rio ...
To break records, even the best in the world can’t go at it alone. One athlete in front but a broad team behind them all playing their parts. For the NN Running Team, all individuals play an ess...
It is the individual who delivers the athletic performance on race day. They are the visible component of the dedication, hard work and preparation that is involved in ensuring they can deliver their...
Marathon world record holder and double Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge announces which marathon he will run in fall 2023.
Barely twelve months after taking 30 seconds off his own World Record, double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will return to the BMW Berlin Marathon on 24 September 2023, aiming to become the first at...
5000m and 10000m world record holder Joshua Cheptegei announces his NN Running Team marathon debut in Valencia 2023.
For one athlete these emotions have been felt many times before. For the other a feeling for which they're growing more and more accustomed. For all the familiarity there remains the unknown....
Reigning 10,000m World Champion Joshua Cheptegei will close his 2023 season with a much-anticipated marathon debut on the streets of Valencia on December 3rd. The Ugandan NN Running Team-athlete is...
This week, why not indulge in a delicious post-recovery snack that adds a twist to the renowned recovery shakes? Introducing the Virtuoos Strawberry-Chocolate Protein Muffin! These muffins are not...
Join us in a unique Inside The Training documentary from the NN Running Team and find out more about the key components in ...
Taken from the Swedish word for Speed Play, Fartlek sessions are alongside the weekly long run or track session a pivotal part of the weekly training diet for NN Running Team athletes. Alternating har...
Do you ever find yourself rushing in the morning? Maybe you wake up early to squeeze in an endurance run before work, or you have a busy morning routine with the kids that leaves little time for a hea...
Rising star and NN Running Team athlete Huseyidin Mohamed has finished 2nd in the 2023 Tokyo Marathon. Earlier this year ...
For the last few percent of performance improvement, NN Running Team athletes sometimes have to look at specific effects of substances in food. This #foodfriday we highlight dietary nitrate supplement...
In the men’s field, Geoffrey Kamworor ran 2:04:23 for a new personal best in second place, a time even more impressive given the poor conditions throughout. The NN Running Team lined up at th...
It's time for the third Abbott World Marathon Major of the year! This weekend the NN Running Team will take on the streets of London. This time, seven NN Running Team-athletes have their...
The NN Running Team boasts a formidable line-up at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday. We highlight all NN Running Team athletes who will take part in the race on Sunday. Yalemzerf Yehualaw may have...
A medal represents something special, something that's hard to describe. Good luck everyone at the Boston Marathon tomorrow.
These colours are what make us. They unite us. The NN Running Team was launched in 2017 to provide athletes with access to ...
It's time for the second Abbott World Marathon Major of the year! This weekend the NN Running Team will take on the streets of Boston, the toughest Major there is. Ever changing weather conditions...
When Eliud Kipchoge takes to the streets for his Boston Marathon debut on Monday 17 April the aim is clear and simple – to take the next step in his ambition to become the first man in history t...
Almost one year after their first call, Eliud reunited with amateur Six Star contender Colette to catch up. “It was very special to ...
Selecting which marathon to target can be an overwhelming prospect. With a proliferation of marathons to choose from across the world, we are sometimes spoiled for choice. With the help of NN Runni...
Everyone has to start somewhere. That counts as much for someone trying to complete their first 5km race as it does for the fastest athletes in the world. Ethiopian coach Tessema Abshero knows a thing...
This #FoodFriday we will take a sneak peak in the East African kitchen that some of our NN Running Team-athletes are very familiar with! A few weeks a year, such as the weeks before Easter, means f...
Former 10000m Commonwealth Champion Stella Chesang will make het marathon debut in Hamburg 2023. Earlier, we spoke ...
22 days until the big day. Watch Eliud Kipchoge preparing for the Boston Marathon on April 17. Eliud: "I always say that I want to ...
International Women's Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and support action to further gender equality. There is certainly no shortage of achievements worthy of cele...
This weekend the NN Running Team is in for a promising race. The Tokyo Marathon marks the highly anticipated start of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. This time, four NN Running Team-athlet...
Time for a Tokyo Marathon course walk with our very own former two-time winner Birhanu Legese and first-time Tokyo runner ...
It is somewhat fitting that Ashete Bekere, one of the NN Running Team’s most enduring athletes, celebrates her landmark 25th marathon on the streets of Tokyo on Sunday (March 5). It was in th...
After a career of steady but consistent progress, marathon ace Maru Teferi hopes to take the next step in his upwardly mobile career with the support of the NN Running Team. The 30-year-old Eu...
It's almost time for a selection of NN Running Team-athletes to travel down under to Australia for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. In this article we provide some background on th...
Join us for an inside view on how important teamwork is to our athletes. The NN Running Team always carries out the message ...
Enjoying a glittering track career burnished by multiple global medals and world records there is very little that the uber-talented Genzebe Dibaba has not already achieved in the sport. A six-time...
For new NN Running Team recruit Marc Scott the sense of togetherness and the bond of being part of a world-class team was a major driving force behind his decision to quit the US in the hope of fulfil...
The NN Running Team looks back on a great 2022-season with Abbott World Marathon Major-wins, fastest debuts, world champion titles and even a world record. With the start of 2023 it is time to s...
Letesenbet Gidey is already a 3x world record holder. On December 4th, the rising star from Ethiopia made her marathon debut in ...
In our latest #FoodFriday would put the spotlight on a perfect festive snack. What - A delicious and festive dessert for four people. Why – Eating healthy during the holidays is...
The NN Running Team has toasted a memorable fifth year of its existence with a string of outstanding performances across the calendar year. In the third and final part of our review of the 2022 season...
The story behind the man who handed Eliud Kipchoge's bottles during his World Record race in Berlin! The NN Running Team ...
The NN Running Team has toasted a memorable fifth year of its existence with a string of outstanding performances across the calendar year. In the second of our three-part review of 2022 highlights we...
The NN Running Team has toasted a memorable fifth year of its existence with a string of outstanding performances across the calendar year. In the first of our three-part review of 2022 highlights we...
Letesenbet Gidey achieved an outstanding display at the Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso on Sunday producing the fastest women’s debut marathon of all-time to place second in 2:16:51....
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On Sunday (Dec 4) world 10.000m champion Letesenbet Gidey makes her eagerly anticipated marathon debut in Valencia.
This weekend the NN Running Team is in for a promising race. The Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso will be the decor of a highly anticipated marathon debut. This time, six NN Running Team-athle...
Marathon world record holder and Olympic gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge announces which marathon he will run in spring 2023.
On Sunday (Dec 4) world 10.000m champion Letesenbet Gidey makes her eagerly anticipated marathon debut in Valencia. Here we offer five reasons to be very optimistic of a good showing by the 24-year-ol...
Letesenbet Gidey is already a 3x world record holder. On December 4th, the rising star from Ethiopia will make her marathon ...
This month it's time for a nutritious snack on #FoodFriday: banana bread! Why: Damn, you forgot you put a banana in your bag and now it's brown and half crushed. Or the fruit flies take ove...
Women’s race Lonah Salpeter executed a performance of supreme patience, resilience, and endeavor to place second in a compelling women’s race at the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon.&nbs...
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This weekend the incredible skyline of New York City, United States of America, is the backdrop of another exciting race. The TCS New York City Marathon is known for the enthusiastic fans alongside th...
Lonah Salpeter hopes a confidence boosting marathon bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships will act as the ideal springboard for a podium finish at the New York City Marathon on Sunday 6 Novembe...
In this episode of our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the nutritious and protein rich beef stew. What: Protein and nutrient rich beef stew for cold days. Why: Beef is rich...
Join us for an inside view on the exercises training of our groups in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.
As a former world and Olympic track champion and an ex 10,000m world record-holder, there is little questioning the quality of the CV of Almaz Ayana. However, such has been the immense challenges s...
The NN Running Team has a group of coaches who are dedicated to analyzing every athlete workout and maximizing the training ...
One of the leading road races during the fall season, the Amsterdam Marathon has provided some top-quality results for the NN Running Team in past years. Ahead of the latest edition on Sunday (October...
With the BMW Berlin Marathon and the TCS London Marathon done and dusted, it is now time for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Three NN Running Team athletes have traveled to the United States of...
Haven Hailu is all set to compete in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday (Oct 8). We chat to the talented Ethiopian about her rise to prominence and hopes for the future. A part of the o...
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Yalemzerf Yehualaw recovered from a fall at around 32km to claim a dramatic yet incredible victory in the TCS London Marathon today, recording a stunning time of 2:17:26. The 23-year-old Ethiopian...
Few athletes in the NN Running Team have made quite the same seismic impact in such a short period of time as Yalemzerf Yehualaw. Since making her first appearance on the international circuit just...
With five athletes preparing to take on London, the NN Running Team is in for another exhilirating weekend. In this feature, we will provide you with an overview of the TCS London Marathon so you won&...
Tasty and nutritious at the same time, in this months #FoodFriday the NN Running Team provides you with the perfect recipe for fruit and nut bread rolls. What - Muesli bread rolls: a very tasty an...
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Eliud Kipchoge wrote the latest chapter in his awe-inspiring career on the streets of Berlin, as the marathon marvel sliced exactly half a minute from his four-year-old world record with an electrifyi...
Eliud Kipchoge added yet another chapter to his matchless career by running a world record time of 2:01:09 thanks to a mesmeric display of distance running at the BMW Berlin Marathon today. The 37-...
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With Eliud Kipchpoge returning to the streets of Berlin for his fifth BMW Berlin Marathon outing, the NN Running Team is in for an exciting weekend. In total, four NN Running Team athletes will t...
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With Eliud Kipchoge set to make his fifth appearance at the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday (Sept 25) anticipation is sky-high for another special performance from the Kenyan superstar. Pre-race we caug...
A trip down memory lane with Eliud Kipchoge about his greatest moments in the streets of Berlin. What can he do in his fifth Berlin ...
Our athletes Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Geoffrey Kamworor, Abdi Nageeye, Jake Smith and Yalemzerf Yehualaw will talk ...
The NN Running Team is excited to announce that former Olympic 10,000m champion Almaz Ayana is all set make her keenly-anticipated debut appearance for the team at the Great North Run on Sunday. Th...
In the latest of our series of articles focusing on teamwork, we put the spotlight on the huge family support a trio of leading NN Running Team-athletes receive. Lonah Salpeter Training apart fr...
26 days until the big day. Watch Eliud Kipchoge preparing for the Berlin Marathon on September 25.
Eliud Kipchoge - “100 percent of me is nothing compared to one percent of the team.” While the NN Running Team is just that; a team - a key behind-the-scenes component is the tireless w...
Healthy, vitamin rich and packed with omega-3 fatty acids, todays #FoodFriday fishburgers promise to be a real health boost! What - Fishburgers Why – Fish is high in many important nutrien...
In the latest in our series focused on the team behind the NN Running Team we put the spotlight on Roy Hoornweg one of its most highly accomplished pacemakers. It is not such a fanciful leap to say...
Nienke Brinkman defied stomach issues to enjoy another huge moment in her fledgling career by battling to a hard-fought marathon bronze medal at the European Championships in Munich. Competing in j...
Dutch marathon record-holder Nienke Brinkman is all set to compete for her country at the European Championships in Munich next week. We chat to the 28-year-old Swiss-based athlete about her meteoric...
Victor Kiplangat earned a memorable gold medal victory at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today stopping the clock in a time of 2:10:55. The Ugandan athlete produced a majestic display around...
This #FoodFriday it's all about a protein rich and an easy to fix lunch or snack including a whole lot of eggs! What - Egg wraps. These wraps are made of eggs instead of wheat and are therefore...
On Saturday a trio of NN Running Team athletes take to the road in pursuit of men’s marathon gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Here we speak to all three athletes ahead of the race....
The NN Running Team excelled at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon by winning two gold and one bronze medal. We reflect on their successes at the reimagined and iconic Hayward Field....
In the first of our mini-series focusing on pacemakers, we outline their importance and history as part of the NN Running Team. Perhaps there is no more selfless act in our sport than the role of t...
The NN Running Team is delighted to announce that Eliud Kipchoge will make his next competitive appearance at the 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon on September 25th. The race holds many cherished memories...
A powerful contingent of NN Running Team athletes will be seeking precious metal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon (July 15-24). We assess their chances as some of the team&r...
It is no exaggeration to say that when Mersha Asrat started coaching Kenenisa Bekele, the Ethiopian athlete was already a fully-fledged superstar. King Kenenisa had already won 17 world senior ti...
This month in #FoodFriday we have a sweet and delicious lunch, snack or (common in the Netherlands) dinner for three to four people. What: Dutch pancakes with banana ice cream. In the Netherl...
Perhaps no NN Running Team coach boasts such a quality group of female athletes than Tessema Abshero. The Ethiopian coaching mastermind has helped develop a raft of insanely successful athletes includ...
Ugandan-based NN Running Team coach Addy Ruiter is perhaps best known for his successful guidance of Olympic 5000m champion and world 5000m and 10,000m record-holder Joshua Cheptegei. But besides Josh...
The Kenyan-based NN Running Team coach Patrick Sang is regarded as one of the world’s finest in his sphere. In the first of a series of features based on the NN Running Team coaches we talk with...
For the European athletes within the NN Running Team altitude training is assessed on a case by case basis, according to Athletes Manager Jurrie van der Velden. There is little doubting the benefits o...
The NN Running Team is in for a promising weekend with the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, USA on the program. In total, two NN Running Team athletes will line up in Eugene with the goal of running fas...
In this #FoodFriday-article we pay attention to a healthy meal that is a must in your recovery regime: lentil soup. The recipe below is suitable for you and three to five fellow runners. What: Lent...
The mountainous and high-altitude environment at the NN Running Team training camp in Kapchorwa has provided the ideal breeding ground for a welter of world-class Ugandan athletes. Led by the brill...
For the Ethiopian athletes in the NN Running Team a diverse high altitude training environment has provided the bedrock of their success. With a range of up to four quality training bases all situa...
Having been born and having lived at high altitude for much of his life, few would perhaps better understand the physiological benefits than Kenyan-based NN Running Team coach Patrick Sang. As an a...
In the first of a series of NN Running Team articles on altitude we offer an explanation as to how it plays a critical role in the preparation of all our athletes. Q: What is the theory behind trai...
After spending several years as Joshua Cheptegei’s most loyal wingman, Stephen Kissa finally stepped out of the shadows at the Hamburg Marathon to set a stunning Ugandan record of 2:04:48. M...
In this episode of our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the healthy and gluten-free teff porridge. What: Ethiopians commonly use teff in different meals. They use it to prepare...
The NN Running Team has celebrated its fifth year by delivering many memorable moments this spring. Here we reflect on some of those highlights during the first few months of 2022. Yalemzerf claims...
The 2022 Hamburg Marathon will provide the climax to the spring marathon season. We take a look at the key contenders from the NN Running highlighted by a debut marathon appearance for the gifted Yale...
The NN Running Team is in for an exciting weekend with an Abbott World Marathon Major lined up in Boston. In total, five NN Running Team athletes will take on the Boston Marathon in hopes of deliverin...
When Geoffrey Kamworor takes to the start line for the Boston Marathon on Monday perhaps few courses would appear to better suit the all-round skill set of the Kenyan running star. A three-time World...
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In the week of the fifth anniversary of the NN Running we recall five memorable moments from 2021 & 2022. Mission accomplished for Eliud! Organised by the NN Running Team, Global...
As part of our week celebrating the fifth anniversary of the NN Running Team we put the spotlight on five unforgettable memories in 2020. Tokyo rising for Birhanu Birhanu Legese leads...
To toast the fifth anniversary of the NN Running Team we will bring you five highlights from each of the past five years of the team. Today we turn the spotlight on to 2019. Eliud makes histo...
We continue our week long celebrations of the fifth anniversary of the NN Running Team by reflecting on five memorable moments from 2018. Eliud proves too hot for opposition again. No...
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the NN Running Team each day this week we will bring you five highlights from each of the five years of the team’s barrier-breaking existence. First up is t...
Join us on April 6, for NN Running Team University. Where Dr. Sang, Professor Kipchoge & Kamworor and valedictorian Joshua ...
For Olympic marathon silver medallist Abdi Nageeye his appearance at the Rotterdam Marathon on April 10 is all about “the need for speed.” There is little doubt that the Dutchman’...
In this episode of our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the nutritious and crunchy quinoa-anise granola. What: Crunchy quinoa-anise granola – This granola is a mix of nutr...
For the past two years the global pandemic has cast a dark shadow across the world yet for one of the NN Running Team’s newest recruits – Nienke Brinkman – it was the onset of Covid-...
The 2022 Tokyo Marathon proved a huge success for the NN Running Team. We reflect on the day by bringing you some of those key takeaway stats. 1 – The position Eliud’s winning time now...
Eliud Kipchoge took another step on his dream to win all six Abbott World Marathon Majors today by securing an emphatic victory in the 2022 Tokyo Marathon in a new course record of 2:02:40. Returni...
Tomorrow, Eliud Kipchoge will run and try to win his fourth Abbott World Marathon Major star. Check this video to see how he ...
The NN Running Team is in for a promising weekend with both the Tokyo Marathon and the Cannes 10k taking place this weekend. Eliud Kipchoge will make his Tokyo Marathon debut with the goal of winning...
For Eliud Kipchoge the experience of running in Japan for the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday would appear the ideal fit. With the Japanese culture built on the principles of respect, discipline and humility...
In the preparation for Tokyo Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge calls with an amateur Six Star contender. "It's great to share knowledge and ...
Yalemzerf Yehualaw shattered the women’s 10km road record in Castellon, Spain today, recording a stunning time of 29:14 min. The 22-year-old Ethiopian and rising star of the NN Running Team p...
In our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the delicious rice pudding. What: Rice pudding – A tasty treat which is ideal as a pre-run snack to fuel your workout or (if you ad...
On March 6, Eliud Kipchoge will try to win his fourth Abbott World Marathon Major. Check this video to see his preparation on the ...
We are delighted to announce that Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge is set to make his competitive return at the 2022 Tokyo Marathon on March 6. In August, Eliud successfully defended his Ol...
Four-time Dutch outdoor 1500m champion Richard Douma is optimistic signing with the NN Running Team will reap rewards in his quest to fulfill his marathon ambitions. The 28-year-old athlete, who in 20...
Engaging, fearless, and selfless few athletes better epitomise the spirit of the NN Running Team than recent recruit Jake Smith. The charismatic 23-year-old British athlete has already caught the e...
The NN Running Team is proud to announce that global health care company Abbott is continuing its partnership with Eliud Kipchoge, the world’s fastest marathon runner, and will also become the o...
The NN Running Team is delighted to announce the recruitment of a quartet of exciting athletes, which will further help bolster the profile and strength in depth of the team. Jake Smith (UK), Nienke B...
The NN Running Team is delighted to formalise a long term performance partnership between INEOS, Eliud Kipchoge and the NN Running Team. The NN Running Team is the first professional team within th...
What does it take to organize a marathon in COVID-19 times? What does it take to move to another city and to another country ...
The NN Running Team has released a series of captivating YouTube documentaries offering a unique insight into life inside the world’s number one road running team. Using exclusive interviews...
The 2021 has proved a year of unique challenges but once again the NN Running Team has stood tall to enjoy a momentous year. In the second half of our highlights review we look back on the period up t...
An in-depth look at the female members of the NN Running Team in Ethiopia. The NN Running team has a growing group of ...
Perhaps no athlete has quite had to face as much adversity over the past couple of years as Geoffrey Kamworor. In 2020 his season was brought to an abrupt and painful conclusion after he was struck...
In this documentary, we dive into the importancy of food and nutrition for our athletes.
In the first part of our NN Running Team 2021 highlights we reflect on the busy fall period #backtoracing which featured a series of unforgettable performances. Yalemzerf’s stunning breakthro...
Eliud Kipchoge has always been a man who has actively sought self-growth. Whether it is inside or outside of athletics the Kenyan superstar has always actively pursued greater knowledge in the hope of...
The NN Running Team enjoyed a prominent showing at the 2021 Valencia Marathon as Philemon Kacheran and Geoffrey Kamworor finished third and fourth, respectively and were both rewarded with PB’s...
The Valencia Marathon on Sunday provides the climax to a thrilling season of road running this fall. Here are seven good reasons to follow the action. NN Running Team record Valencia - also know...
Every time Joshua Cheptegei takes a peek at his Olympic 5000m gold medal that he won so magnificently in Tokyo it serves as a reminder that anything is possible. Despite his peerless reputation, wh...
Our coaches have been the quiet brains behind the success of the NN Running Team. Join us for a unique insight into the way ...
Letesenbet Gidey made an eye-popping start to life in NN Running Team colours by obliterating the world half marathon by running a blistering 1:02:52 in Valencia two weeks ago. We provide some of the...
Abdi Nageeye and Kenenisa Bekele climaxed their season by placing a solid fifth and sixth respectively in the 50th edition of the New York City Marathon. On a sunny day in the Big Apple, Abdi, comp...
It was just 13 weeks ago when Abdi Nageeye’s life changed forever. On the streets of Sapporo, the 32-year-old enjoyed the run of his life to win a quite brilliant Olympic marathon silver me...
Letesenbet Gidey produced a jaw-dropping debut for the NN Running Team by obliterating the world half marathon record, posting a dazzling 1:02:52 on the streets of Valencia. The Ethiopian, who hold...
When Roy Hoornweg lines up for the Rotterdam Marathon on Sunday (Oct 24) the Dutch athlete knows he will be returning back to the race which first inspired him to run. From the age of “five o...
We are delighted to announce one of the world’s most gifted distance runners of her generation Letesenbet Gidey, the world 5000m and 10,000m record-holder, has joined the NN Running Team. The...
The NN Running Team continued a memorable fall campaign by snagging a pair of podium finishes in the 2021 Amsterdam Marathon as Leul Gebresilase and Haven Hailu claimed third in the men’s and wo...
The NN Running Team has a strong contingent of athletes competing in the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday (October 17). We profile ten contenders in their pursuit of glory in the streets of the Dutch capi...
CHICAGO MARATHON Eric Kiptanui continued his upwardly mobile marathon career as the NN Running Team athlete claimed his first Marathon Major podium by finishing third in the 2021 Chicago Marathon....
It’s the middle of fall season and tens of thousands of people across the world are preparing for a marathon or have already run a marathon. With the help of a trio of NN Running Team experts, w...
Eric Kiptanui hopes to make the next step in his marathon progression at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday (Oct 10). We focus on how the Kenyan is tracking ahead of the biggest race of his career so far....
The NN Running Team celebrated two podium positions in the London Marathon as Degitu Azimeraw (2:17:58) and Ashete Bekere (2:18:18) obliterated their previous best times to claim second and third in a...
Our journey with Abbott's Libre Sense has taken 10 months now and it has given our performance team unique insights into the energy levels of our athletes.
While Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele sit one and two on the all-time men’s marathon lists what is often overlooked is their NN Running Team colleague Birhanu Legese sits proudly at number th...
In hot, demanding conditions Kenenisa Bekele kick-started the first half of his bold plan to run two marathons this fall by placing third in the Berlin Marathon. A blistering first half of the race...
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Join us for a unique insight into Kenenisa's road to Berlin Marathon 2021.
Distance running icon Kenenisa Bekele aims to write another historical chapter in his incomparable career as he attempts a jaw-dropping marathon double on the streets of Berlin and New York City this...
"This whole experience is a big motivation because we feel that benefits are coming in the future." - Watch part four of our journey with Abbott's Libre Sense.
Dutch athlete Björn Koreman is relishing the prospect of finally running his first marathon in NN Running colours when he competes in Amsterdam next month. The 30-year-old has endured a stop-s...
12 numbers of The Fall Season 3 – The position of Birhanu Legese – who makes his London Marathon debut this fall – on the all-time marathon lists. The 26-year-old Ethiopian...
The Last Milestone - is an inspiring cinematic portrait on Eliud Kipchoge and his successful quest to run a sub-two-hour marathon at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge. Here are seven takeaways from this captiv...
Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw produced a mesmerising performance at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon today setting a blistering new women’s half marathon world record of 63:44 minutes. The...
Such was Abdi Nageeye’s belief that he could medal in the men’s Olympic marathon in Sapporo as he left his room to depart for the bus on the morning of his race he reached out to grab the...
The NN Running Team could not have dreamt of a much better scenario in Tokyo 2020. In the men’s marathon in Sapporo, NNRT athletes occupied the first two positions as Eliud Kipchoge further c...
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge has defended his Olympic title in difficult conditions in Sapporo in an impressive 2:08:38. The heat affected many competitors, with several top contenders unable to handl...
With the starting gun on athletics programme at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games set to fire on Friday we bring you five of the seventeen NN Running Team athletes who are striving for glory on the track a...
As Eliud Kipchoge prepares for his fourth Olympic appearance at Tokyo 2020 in three weeks, he has one clear mission in mind as he seeks a successful defence of the marathon title – “to mak...
In the last four months, Abbott's Libre Sense has played a crucial role for our athletes and performance team. In this video, Eliud Kipchoge will take you through ...
The NN Running Team’s favourite Irishman Paul Pollock has got on his bike in an effort to peak for the Tokyo Olympic marathon in August. Paul, 35, who enjoyed a huge breakthrough at the 2019...
When Geoffrey Kamworor produced his “statement victory” by winning the 10,000m at the Kenyan Olympic Trials - in the fastest time ever for the 25-lap distance in Kenya – it represent...
Join Eliud Kipchoge as he takes us on his incredible journey, proving what humanity can achieve when we strive for the impossible. Coming this summer!
In the latest of our Tokyo Tuesday series we focus on Joshua Cheptegei and his desire to bring home Olympic gold from Tokyo. Joshua Cheptegei was a 15-year-old high school student when the NN Runni...
In our latest #TokyoTuesday segment we focus on Japan’s long-standing passion for the marathon running with the help of the NN Running Team’s Jo Fukuda. Having spent more than half a li...
The second edition of the MA RA TH ON worldwide team relay, a virtual event for teams of four completing the full marathon distance took place last weekend. Once again, the concept proved a massive su...
This weekend (May 22-23) runners will be given the opportunity to race in the second edition of the MA RA TH ON initiative organised by the NN Running Team in partnership with Maurten. Here we give yo...
Former Toronto Waterfront Marathon winner and 2019 Kenyan World Championship marathon representative Laban Korir is currently serving as president at the NN Running Team training camp in Kaptagat...
In our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the delicious Sports Quiche. What: Quiche – a great recovery lunch or dinner Why: For everyone, it is good to eat a varied...
MA RA TH ON is back! Last year a staggering 106.000 runners registered for this virtual event, together they ran a combined 28 laps around the world. Many running events around the world are still bei...
With only 100 days until Tokyo's Olympic Marathon – we focus on the event and what to expect in Sapporo. You say the event will take place in Sapporo and not in Tokyo, why is that the cas...
Giving athletes a precious opportunity to gain qualification marks for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the 2021 NN Mission Marathon at Twente Airport in Enschede was an overwhelming success. Here we identify...
Kenyan marathon maestro Eliud Kipchoge returned to the top of the podium today by claiming victory in the NN Mission Marathon in Enschede courtesy of a slick world leading mark of 2:04:30. In the wome...
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The 2021 NN Mission Marathon at Twente Airport, Enschede on Sunday (April 18) will provide a fantastic opportunity for athletes to chase PB’s and Tokyo Olympic qualification marks. Here we profi...
The NN Running Team announced today that they've started a partnership with Abbott, to support the athletics performance program. Eliud together with other NN Running Team members train with Abbot...
The NN Running Team is in for an exciting marathon day on 18 April. In this feature we would like to give you an overview of where you can watch the NN Mission Marathon in Enschede, The Netherlan...
Fuelling for runners, often overlooked but vitally important. Eliud and Patrick take you through the benefits of proper fuelling in training and competition.
NN Mission Marathon will go ahead as planned on April 18 and will be moved from Hamburg to Enschede, The Netherlands, on the specially designed course on Twente Airport which will be closed...
With an anticipated 90 per cent of the field using its products and approximately 1000 of its bottles expected along the race course, the NN Mission Marathon’s official fuelling partner –...
Should the leading athletes achieve their goals at the NN Mission Marathon Hamburg – some of whom are pursuing Olympic qualification times – then the pacemakers will play a critical role....
Amid the ongoing global pandemic, Eliud Kipchoge hopes to run “a beautiful race” at the NN Mission Marathon Hamburg next month to offer ray of hope and optimism on the road to a brighter f...
In our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the delicious Yoghurt Pie. What: Yoghurt Pie - A tasty and nutritious pie - ideal as a post-run recovery snack. Why: Yoghurt is a good...
Abdi Nageeye has always been a travelling man. Born in Somalia, he lived for some time Syria as a child before eventually settling in the Netherlands. During his running career he has also taken on...
Last December, we visited Geoffrey Kamworor back in Kenya. The 5-time World Champion has faced a long road to recovery after an accident in June. However ...
We are delighted to announce that NN Running Team marathon superstar Eliud Kipchoge will compete at the NN Mission Marathon in Hamburg on April 11. The one-off marathon organised jointly by Global...
Joshua Cheptegei will start his year in Monaco again. Will he break his own World Record of 12:51 min? We will broadcast the race live, here!
In a hugely exciting and welcome announcement for the elite road running community, the bespoke NN Mission Marathon will take place on the streets of Hamburg on April 11. At the moment, there ar...
In our monthly #FoodFriday segment we turn our attention to the delicious grilled chicken with avocado salsa. If you want a healthy and tasty dish combining a yummy mix of sweet and savoury flavour...
Inspiration is an overused word in the lexicon of sports journalism but never has it rang more true than in the case of the NN Running Team’s latest recruit - Bjorn Koreman. A heavy smoker an...
Sometimes to win does now always mean crossing the finish line first and after a year of challenges in 2020 for Degitu Azimeraw can look back with enormous pride on her year. The Ethiopian athlete...
The NN Running Team is delighted to announce the signing of rising and inspirational Dutch marathon talent Bjorn Koreman. Aged 29, the tall endurance runner has made rapid progress over the past co...
Three-time World Half Marathon champion and two-time World Cross Country gold medallist Geoffrey Kamworor is among the finest endurance runners of his generation. During lockdown the Kenyan athlete st...
Once a month we will bring you #FoodFriday in which we will serve up a tasty recipe to suit runners of all standards. This month we focus on the benefits of Oats-Teff porridge with the help of NN Runn...
Innovation, agility and a positive attitude has allowed the NN Running Team to not only survive but in part thrive during the most challenging of years, according to team founder Jos Hermens. The D...
The global pandemic unquestionably brought its huge challenges for the NN Running Team in 2020. But showing a combination of resilience and innovation the year also delivered a number of unforgettable...
With Abel Kirui prominent in the lead pack in the early stages of the Valencia Marathon, the TV race commentator quickly dismissed the two-time former world marathon champion as “having seen bet...
With NN Running Team athletes from seven different countries competing at the Valencia and Fukuoka Marathons, it was a busy weekend of action for the team. We bring you a summary in numbers of the bes...
NN Running Team marathon ace Birhanu Legese claimed a fourth successive marathon podium by placing third in a high-class Valencia Marathon today, recording a time of 2:03:16. The two-time Tokyo Mar...
The NN Running Team is in for an exciting weekend. We have athletes from 7 different countries competing in Japan and Spain. In this feature we would like to give you an overview of what to look out f...
Find out more about one of the rising stars of the NN Running Team, Yalemzerf Yehualaw. In an international career totally just two years, the 21-year-old Ethiopian has already achieved a fl...
The NN Running Team will be back in action this weekend. On Sunday we focus all eyes on India. Our half marathon athletes will all try to beat their personal best on the fast course of the Airtel D...
Sustaining injuries after being struck by a motorcyclist in June, Geoffrey Kamworor has faced a long road to recovery. However, patience, positivity and exemplary support have ensured the Kenyan NN Ru...
We are excited to welcome COROS as a new partner to the NN Running Team. It’s in our DNA to aspire for longevity. For our athletes we pursue long-term career with hopefully a lot of success alon...
The NN Running Team is delighted to confirm the arrival of Jo Fukuda from Japan. The 29-year old marathoner is the very first Asian athlete of the NN Running Team. Jo Fukuda is a well-known runner...
