E22: INTERVIEW: RUN WITH KENYANS

Running With Heart: Dr. Erick Kigen and the Run With Kenyans 5kIn this inspiring episode of Behind the Bib, I sit down with Dr. Erick Kigen — physician, athlete, and race director for the Run With Kenyans event happening Sunday, June 22. Dr. Kigen shares his powerful story of growing up in Kenya, his journey into medicine, and how he’s using running to bring people together and give back to his community.We talk about what makes the Run With Kenyans race so special, the impact of running culture in Kenya, and how he’s built something meaningful right here in the U.S. His kindness, humility, and insight will absolutely stay with you. Don’t miss this beautiful conversation with a truly accomplished runner and leader.UPCOMING RACESGreenway Grand Prix 5k, June 20Cookie Fix Cookie Crusher HSV5k June 21Run with Kenyans June 22Greenway Grand Prix 4 Mile June 27Helen Keller 5 Mile & 1 Mile June 28Pesky Piranha Youth Triathlon (June 28)Freedom 5k and the Independence Mile July 4Firecracker 5k July 4Greenway Grand Prix 8k July 18About the Race: Run with Kenyans RunSignUp Registration Maverick Striders John Hunt Cross Country Park Sign up for HuntsvilleRuns.com to get all your local run updates - delivered every Sunday by the always amazing Will Nevin.