In Iten and Kapsabet themselves I always feel verysafe. The locals are very friendly and welcoming and in the years since first visited in 2009, I’ve never heard of any violence or crime. Something to bear in mind is that it turns pitch dark quite quickly around 6:30pm, so it's best not to be out alone then.

Nairobi, like most major cities, has its more dangerous areas and I would never wander out alone there, especially not at night. If you require a hotel as part of your travel plans, they often provide complimentary shuttle services. Indeed they are very welcoming of tourist in general and the safari activities we will take part in are 'well trodden'.

Lovely! Being at altitude makes it much more temperate than down at sea-level. You can pretty much depend on bright sunshine and temperatures in the mid-20 degrees Celsius during the day and a cooler 10-12 at night. Towards the end of March the long rains come and you may occassionally experience an 'invigorating' downpour albeit they usually happen at night. Also: DO NOT trust the online weather forecasts - they are always pessimistic.

Your fee covers everything except for flights (usually £500-£700 for international and £110 for internal), ETA (visa) (£30), vaccines (yellow fever approx £50) and spending money. Depending on your spending habits, you’re not likely to need much more than £200/£300 extra for drinks, souvenirs, tipping, laundry etc.

There are several ATM’s available in the town and nowadays that tends to be the cheapest and easiest way to get money out if you have a travel credit card that doesn’t charge you a fee for international withdrawals. I use Kroo (the most eco/ethical one I could find) and Revolut which are super easy to apply for.

We sort all internal land transport.

It is a challenge, but one we manage carefully. Iten and Kapsabet are situated at approximately 2,300m above sea level, which makes the air much "thinner" than at home. Because of this, we have a strict "2-Day Rule" at the start of every camp. We take two very easy days to allow your body—specifically your bicarb levels—to adjust to the elevation. Once you've acclimatied, the altitude becomes a "secret weapon" that helps buildur red blood cell count and cardiovascular strength

We have no "performance criteria" or minimum speed requirements to attend. Our only selection policy is that you have a heart for the community and are willing to help with our charity work.

Whether you are aiming for a sub-3-hour marathon or you are a casual jogger looking for a reset, the camp is designed for you:

• Bespoke Programmes: We provide training plans tailored to different abilities, ensuring you are never pushed beyond what is safe or enjoyable.
• Supportive Environment: We have local guide runners who can match any pace, so you’ll never be left running alone.
• More Than Miles: If you get tired or are carrying an injury, you can still participate in the gym sessions, the charity visits, and the "Expert Extras" like breathwork and massage.

You will need to get a Yellow Fever vaccine (if you haven't before) and check you're up-to-date on Tetanus and Hep B.

As for malaria tablets... I have to tread a bit carefully here now as, despite the generic advice given by doctors, I choose not to take anti-malarials. I base my decision on speaking to a number of friends that live out there. Never say never, but my understanding is that mosquitos at altitude don’t carry malaria. In short, it is your choice.

Get travel insurance - obviously!

Once out there, we have access to a doctor's surgery in the village of Iten and the town of Eldoret. There is also a referral hospital nearby. For more serious conditions, there is a hospital with an A&E department in Eldoret, 40min away on smooth tarmac roads.

Lovely and yes! Each meal is buffet-style, with a variety of homemade options: some more Western and some more traditional Kenyan. They use local, organic produce. Many people lose weight out there without trying due to the natural, unprocessed diet. They are able to cater to all dietary needs too.

Note that the tap water is NOT safe to drink, but we have special water filters in our rooms.

No! It is very much possible to pick and choose what you do. We try to encourage group training, but it's not a must. And if there are elements of the camp you don't want to do e.g. safari, we can adjust your price accordingly.

Yes and there is pretty good internet out there that comfortably supports video calls. I recommend buying a Kenyan e-SIM card and topping it up with data. It costs approx. £10 for 10GB which equates to around 150 hours of internet browsing/50 hours of video calls/100 hours social scrolling or 10 hours of Netflix. Safaricom tends to have the best signal.

Most phone providers offer the option to pay approx £6/day to use your phone there. If you don't opt for this, turn off your data to avoid extortionate roaming charges!

So absolutely you can work... but really?! I think you deserve a break ;-)