Eliud Kipchoge explains why he does not have a personal driver

Kenyan athlete Eliud Kiphoge has shared reasons why he doesn’t see the need to hire a driver.

Highlights

Eliud Kipchoge speaks why he doesn’t need to hire a driver
Kipchoge shares experience of driving a 159 limited car edition branded his name
About the Eliud Kipchoge Limited edition pickups

Despite being a notable figure it would surprise you to know that Eliud Kipchoge whose a world record holder is a very humble husband and father who loves keeping a low profile, Kipchoge revealed that he really doesn’t see the essence of having a personal driver to drive him around, because he and his wife both know how to drive.

“I don’t have a hire driver, and I have never hired a driver in all 21 years of my career; we have many things to do; my wife is driving; I am driving; we are driving children to school; I don’t see any meaning of a hire driver; I mean, they take me where?” Eliud shared.

According to Kipchoge, driving is therapeutic that is why he prefers doing it, and after a long day of work or maybe training, being able to disconnect, for a while by just driving, helps clear his mind.

“It’s one of the few times where I can be alone with my thoughts, listen to music, and simply enjoy some quiet time.

“I just enjoy driving, long drives but not really over speeding; I try to enjoy the roads… and it helps me be calm and get rid of other things in my mind and helps me function.” Eliud Kipchoge revealed.

Kipchoge shares experience of driving a car branded his name

He also shared the experience of driving a car that has his name, ‘Eliud Kipchoge 001’ , saying that, to him, it is a fulfillment of what he has always wanted to do with his career, which is ‘Having an impact’ in the society.

Eliud Kipchoge and his branded car (Photo Courtesy)

“I feel great and happy actually knowing that I have actually created an impact in this world, which has actually been my plan throughout my career. The car actually is actually that fulfillment that there’s a certain impact I have made on all human beings and the society at large.” Kipchoge shared.

About the Eliud Kipchoge limited Edition cars

The Kipchoge 1:59 ISUZU D-Max Limited Edition Ride is built for those who aim high and achieve higher, just as their slogan goes, ‘No human being is limited’.

Some of the features the ISUZU D-Max Limited edition has are:

The Adaptive Cruise Control: Which When activated, the Adaptive Cruise Control automatically adjusts your speed based on vehicles around you, including Stop & Go functionality.

Intelligent Driver Assist System Dias: The Isuzu D-MAX delivers all the technological convenience & functionality that are easier to control.

Eliud Kipchoge did also disclose in an interview that there are only 159 such rides in the whole world and once they have all been sold out, the company will be writing a documentary of each client who bought the ride.

“They are only 159 special edition cars in the whole world and once they have all been sold the Isuzu actually will write a good story, publish a good book consisting 159 pages indicating each customer that has bought the car and the history of the car.” Eliud Kipchoge shared.