Nairobi — Athletes started pouring into Mombasa last night for the city's biggest athletics competition in living memory. The Tusker national cross country Championships at the Mombasa Golf Club course tomorrow begins at 7:30 am.
The heat and humidity will be a fresh experience for most upcountry based runners who have never been at sea level. However, several internationals like Catherine Ndereba, Susan Chepkemei, Jefferson Siekei, Charles Kamathi and Patrick Ivuti should have no problems.
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