MIAMI
TALK SHOW
2025
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Miami is NOT ready for this! For the first time ever, some of the best runners of our generation are coming together in Miami for an exclusive panel discussion on running, racing, and growing up in two iconic running towns: Kenya and Boulder.
NELL ROJAS
Nell Rojas is an American long-distance runner, coach, business owner, and winner of the 2019 Grandma's Marathon. She also competed at the 2020 USA Olympic Marathon Trials and finished in 9th place. Nell has a personal best time of 2:24 and has been the first American at the Boston marathon in numerous occasions. Nell is ready to share her experience as an athlete and coach, growing in Boulder Colorado, the US running capital.
PAUL CHELIMO
Paul Chelimo is a Kenyan born American track and field athlete. He is the 2016 Olympic silver medalist and the 2020 Olympic bronze medalist in the 5000 meters and is known for his success at the highest level of athletics and racing tactics. Paul will be in Miami for the first time sharing his knowledge and experience on what it is to grow in one of the most important running communities in the world as it is in Iten, Kenya.
LUIS
ORTA
Luis Orta now a Miami resident is a Venezuelan long-distance runner and Rio 2016 Olympian. Luis has lived in both Boulder Colorado and Kenya, where he met Nell and Paul. Luis has shared and trained with some of the fastest athletes in the world and now residing in Florida is trying to replicate the Kenyan group style of training with the Miami amateur runner community. Luis is bringing this elite field to Miami so they can share their experiences with our community.
