Gulzhanat, you have already spent about a month in Kenya, on your third training camp. Did you manage to adapt to training and climatic conditions in such periods?

- To be honest, returning to Kenya is becoming more and more familiar, moreover, I am always eager to join the general group of athletes and begin to train. At first, the climate change and the training regime affected the organism, so I have been increasing the volume of loads gradually. Now I can say with confidence that I was involved in the general rhythm.

What was the most amazing training for you in Kenya?

- I can say that I was not intimidated by anything, but they certainly surprised me here in Kenya. I still admire their perseverance, strength of will and thirst for victory, also there is unbelievable level of competition and how, despite all this, all athletes support each other and rejoice at their success.

What do you think is it worth to spend in Kenya for athletes specializing in long distances?

- Yes of course. First of all, I want to express my sincere thanks the President of the Athletics Federation of Akhmetov Danial Kenzhetaevich for giving us a chance to test and challenge ourselves, and especially for understanding that it takes time to acclimatize and get some results.

The city of Iten is known worldwide as the home of champions, all the world's elite runners come here to train. Therefore, if our Kazakhstani athletes also get this opportunity, I think it will mean that we are moving in the right direction.

With Coach Kenneth Rotich

With legendary Eliud Kipchoge

Did you manage to meet eminent world athletes?

During my stay in Kenya, I met many sports stars, but I was particularly motivated and inspired by the recent meeting with the legendary Eliud Kipchoge, who set a world record in the marathon this year in Berlin - 2:01:39!