Bitok specialized in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. You can't ski if you are weak. Running is mostly endurance. We didn't have enough strength. There is such a big difference between running and skiing.
Skiing is harder than running.
They fell a lot. Within two weeks, the Kenyans had learned enough technique to stay on their feet. Lehtinen was immediately impressed with the Kenyans' attitude. They were willing to work hard. They were true athletes.