Just when we all (runners) are hoping that the Year 2024 would see a running champion completing the Marathon (42.195km) in under 2 hour, our hopeful runner - Kelvin Kiptum met a tragic car accident on 11 February 2024.
Everything was going well and as plan for him to achieve the world new Marathon record - a feat no man has ever done before. He was only 24 years old. Not even reaching his peak. Sadly, we heard that he and his coach passed away.
Sometimes in life, things can happen when we least expected. Even as we set our life goals and dreams, always remember that earthly pursuit can be destroyed by death. Hence, when we pursue earthly goals, we also need to be aware that these are temporal and can be snatch away by death.
Eternal goals, however, are never destroyed or steal by death. As the Apostle Paul asked: "Oh, death, where is your victory? Oh, death, where is your sting? Cor 15:55)"
Thus, it is always important to know that safety and cautiousness in everything is of utmost important. Live to do it again another day. Don't give death an opportunity to attack: kill, steal and destroy.
Kelvin's passing kept me thinking the whole day. Sadly, for a young man with so much talent and bright future for himself, and his family.
May a new talent be inspired by him and carry on the legacy that he left behind....
