How Kenya Produces the World’s Best Runners | Susan Ejore

Podcast

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Toccara Renee speaks with Olympic middle-distance runner and Kenyan track powerhouse Susan Ejore on discovering her athletic path through US collegiate scholarships, pushing through the exhausting reality of training while looking for sponsors, and championing grassroots resources for young women runners across Kenya. Susan breaks down the serene mental autopilot required at peak speeds, celebrates women-focused platforms like Athlos that elevate track stars on a global stage, and reminds us that owning your strength means fearlessly declaring, “I’m that girl.”