Kitui Green Run: How race is helping bring water to thousands [Courtesy]
One hour and ten minutes, the stopwatch clocked as I crossed the finish line of the 10km race in the inaugural Kitui Green Run, last Sunday.
My running mate, Nicholas Nyamori, an avid marathoner, had already finished his race and quenched his thirst. As I got a finisher's medal from one of the gracious ladies at the line, I could barely whisper a word, too tired and gasping for air.
The run was punishing to the body, yet so fulfilling to the spirit, knowing that my effort and those of the more than 1,000 runners had contributed to building dams, water pans and gutters for thousands of needy households.
For an old geezer who hardly runs, Nicholas gave me that knowing look and said, “You’ve done well for yourself”.
