So, yes, Chebet does marathons well. But he doesn't do them naturally nor effortlessly. In fact, these 26.2-mile jogs are a pain in his back side. They are a pain in his neck, arms, and legs, too. There is no sleep for five or six hours.
All muscles are sore.
It lasts for days. Chebet vividly describes the pain of running. I wish to win. The top two finishers will represent the East African country in Australia. Chebet, whom some consider No. 1 in the world, has run twice in Boston and has a first and second.