A typical day starts early, because that is when the Kenyan runners train. You head out in a group for a coached morning run on the trails around Iten, going at your own pace while surrounded by athletes far quicker than you. Breakfast at the HATC follows, then there is time to rest, use the gym or the pool, or book a sports massage or physical therapy session. Afternoon sessions cover core stability, strength and injury prevention, and twice a week specialist coaches take technique work. Evenings are for dinner at the centre's restaurant and an early night before the next morning run.

What separates this from a European training holiday is the company. Iten has been a running town since around 2000, and the trails are full of professional athletes. Guests have described casually running into Julien Wanders in the HATC gym or Faith Kipyegon at the Eldoret track. The camp also arranges insider access into the daily lives and training routines of Kenyan runners, and visits to local schools and homes, so you see how the running culture here actually works rather than just using the tracks.

The HATC was founded by Lornah Kiplagat, a four-time World Champion and three-time Olympian who grew up running in this area. The facilities were built specifically for runners: an all-weather athletics track, a large gym, two saunas, a 25m swimming pool, a lounge and a restaurant, with rooms that each have a shower and toilet. Sports massage and physical therapy are available on site.

The team on the ground is led by Richard, the camp manager and coach, a former talented athlete who still trains and coaches, and Reuben, head guide and pacemaker, who works with every level of experience and also guides hikes. Alewijn founded the camp after running the Rift Valley Marathon in Iten in 2018 and wanting to share the simplicity of life and the love of running he found there.

Beyond the running, there is time for other activities and several excursions, including safaris. Some guests stay at the HATC itself; others stay at Kilima Resort, described by one guest as quiet and calm with beautiful views and surrounded by trails. Either way, the camp is set up so that the only thing you have to think about is getting up for the morning run.

What's included

- Accommodation in a comfortable double room for 2 people - Daily coached and guided training sessions - Core stability, strength and injury prevention training - Technique training with specialist coaches (2x/week) - Transfers from Eldoret Airport to HATC and back - Breakfast, lunch and dinner by HATC chefs - Coffee, tea, healthy snacks and all drinks - Visits to local schools and experience of local life - Meeting locals in their homes - Unlimited use of pool, saunas, gym and athletic track

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Sports massage and physical therapy sessions - Excursions such as safaris - Personal expenses