Lessons learnt
“At the time I was banned, I had (fortunately) invested in some ventures. I was getting a lot of money to speak the truth but at the time, you do not think of investing but now, I have realised you have to invest.
“Thankfully, my businesses bring income and even now, when I want to travel let’s say to Mombasa, I can go. My lifestyle has not changed, I’m still at the level that I had attained but I would have been further had I not been suspended.
“Being an athlete is easy but getting to the top level is hard. The first thing is discipline. I would urge young athletes to train with a plan, start from down here and progress gradually. I have more than ten athletes under my care and I’ve motivated them on what to do,” the 2:10:48 marathoner told.
“Nowadays, there are many coaches and managers who get young athletes to go to the marathon. I also regret running the marathon before my time had come. They should take it step by step to get to the level (Wilson) Kipsang has attained.
“Many managers are misusing our runners by entering them in marathon very early. They will never get to the level they should and that is why very few juniors getting to top,” Kisorio claimed.
“Some foreign managers are destroying us. They help in getting us races and giving us direction but as an athlete, you must have control over your own body.
“He is chasing the money by telling you run here, run there and many of our athletes are being used and when you get exhausted, they dump you and take another.
“If I was dumped and I was a winning runner, what makes another runner think they cannot go through the same? As an athlete, you must have a plan, don’t run in all races and don’t be greedy, if you here this race has $20,000 the next has $30,000 you want it all.
“Its better you win little but run for a much longer time,” he advised.
