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[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

A @nycmarathon sneak peek in today's newsletter and a look back at the last eight years of our success on the streets of NYC!!

https://t.co/9FOEDqmbxA

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

Two happy athletes and a happy coach!!

Alex Masai - 9th in 2:08:51 (Debut, Team Record)

Lauren Hagans - 13th in 2:25:47 (PB, 4th-fastest NAZ time ever)

Thank you @ChiMarathon!! What a day!!

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

This week's newsletter celebrates Wesley Kiptoo's amazing road racing year (so far) including his latest win...at the Philadelphia Distance Run!!

Read here: https://t.co/XhKYtkV3Tw

PC: Clay Shaw

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

WESLEY KIPTOO!! @BanguriaK gets the win at the @BixSeven in dominating fashion.

WAY TO GO WESLEY!!

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the reigning Falmouth RR, Cherry Blossom 10mi and Pittsburgh HM champ...and super dad...WESLEY KIPTOO (@BanguriaK)!!!

PC: @JaneMonti1

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

CONGRATS to our crew today at the Boston 10k!!

Wesley Kiptoo - 2nd, 27:53 (tied the NAZ team record)
Alex Masai - 8th, 28:29
Matt Baxter - 14th, 29:16

Mercy Chelangat - 13th, 32:37

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

The professional fields are set for this Sunday's @BAA Boston 10k and they include Matt Baxter, Mercy Chelangat, Wesley Kiptoo and Alex Masai. Let's go!!!

https://t.co/d7pXljYR4J

[HOKA @hoka]

In an interview with the HOKA team, Coach Jack of @NAZ_Elite shared the mental tools he encourages athletes to embrace while racing the marathon, the distance that helped him find joy in running.

Read more on the blog: https://t.co/8tPxKDarpJ.

#Marathons #HOKA #FlyHumanFly

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

Wesley Kiptoo's Half Marathon career so far:

2022 Pittsburgh: 1st, 1:01:25
2023 Houston: 2nd, 1:00:35
2023 Pittsburgh: 1st, 1:01:21
2024 Houston: 2nd, 1:00:43
2024 Pittsburgh: 1st, 1:01:31

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

WE ❤️ PITTSBURGH!! Here are our Ws in the steel city:

2018 Half Marathon - Aliphine Tuliamuk
2019 Half Marathon - Stephanie Bruce
2022/2023 Half Marathon - Wesley Kiptoo
2024 10 Mile - Matt Baxter

Steph and Wesley return on Sunday to try and do it again!! @PGHMarathon

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

WESLEY WINS!!! 45:54!!!

#CUCB2024

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED??!!!!!

12:56.76!!!!

ADRIAN WILDSCHUTT!!!!

#underrated

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

ICYMI: The #houhalf came down to a sprint finish for the second year in a row. @BanguriaK was so close again!!

[Marakwetexpress @BanguriaK]

It’s race week!!

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

LONG RUN HOME: a brand new documentary about the story of Wesley Kiptoo (@BanguriaK) from AOD Films:

The movie tracks Wesley's entire journey and follows him back home to Kenya for the first time in five years after becoming a pro runner. A must watch:

https://t.co/Xwy02Znr18

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

Your top Americans at the 2023 @nycmarathon!! Kellyn Taylor- 8th (2:29:48). Futsum Zienasellassie- 10th (2:12:09).

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

Happy @ChiMarathon Taper Time to all who celebrate!!

And for some inspiration: Here's a video of @BanguriaK knocking out his final big session of the segment (14 miles at 4:56 pace at 7k ft) over the weekend.

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@bbjamin @Steph_Rothstein Congratulations

[HOKA NAZ Elite @NAZ_Elite]

The @ChiMarathon training continues for @BanguriaK. Watch him run 8 x 2k at 4:44 per/mi pace with 1min rest last week at 6500ft in our latest workout video from @_alisonmarkham:

https://t.co/xqEU0Zxn0Q