Society Thrives On Its Ability to Honour Everyday Heroes
In a few hours’ time, the world marathon record holder Kenyan, Eliud Kipchoge will be at it again in Vienna, Austria, this time in a bid to break the two hour barrier in a much publicised race that has been dubbed the INEOS 1:59 challenge. This race has elicited a lot of interest from all and sundry across the globe with billions anxiously waiting to see what the human will and body can withstand when pushed to the limit. At the same time, it has not escaped most Kenyans that some corporates have seen it fit to take a bite off the legend and some have lined up a bounty of gifts for him as others have even gone as far as doodling his name as part of their brand visual story telling. Not a problem if you ask me. Let the hardworking brother make hay while the sun shines. Personally, it matters little whether Eliud Kipchoge will run under the two hour mark or not. Surrounded by the best team any athlete would wish for in terms of technical and moral support, and c...