Course Epique - Joyce Njeru: From Kenya to Broken Arrow, trail running as a legacy - VO 🇬🇧

In this special States of Mind episode of Course Épique, we sit down with two extraordinary athletes—and deeply inspiring individuals—Joyce Muthoni Njeru and Elhousine Elazzaoui.Their stories begin worlds apart—Joyce from the Kenyan highlands, Elhousine from the Moroccan desert—but they converge in a powerful shared journey marked by resilience, humility, and an unwavering passion for running.They both started running as children, not in search of medals but of meaning. For water, for school, for joy. And even now, with podiums and world titles under their belts, they still run for others: for their families, their communities, and the children they inspire.In this episode, we explore:Running to survive, to dream, and to upliftTheir strong bond with NNormal and the inspiration of Kilian JornetBalancing tradition and modernity, Africa and EuropeThe weight—and power—of being a role modelTheir emotional return to Broken Arrow SkyraceAnd the quiet force of what they call “the race of the heart”From desert winds to training notebooks, from camels to airports, from simplicity to world-class excellence, Joyce and Elhousine share the mindset that drives them—an inner fire shaped by dust, sweat, and light.A luminous, heartfelt conversation. Tune in and let their words move you.This special States of Mind episode of Course Épique was produced in collaboration with i-Run and NNormal.States of Mind is a different way of telling trail stories. It shines a light on the mindset behind every stride, the human behind every bib, and the decisions behind every starting line.***Course Épique is the running and trail podcast that brings you, in each episode, an extraordinary running story.🎧 To stay up to date with Course Épique, get behind-the-scenes content, and never miss a new trail or running episode, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/📺 You can also watch full episodes of Course Épique on YouTube: https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtube🎙️ Course Épique is a running and trail podcast created and hosted by Guillaume Lalu, and produced by Sportcast Studios. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.