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Athletics Kenya installed mandatory Recovery Cool-Down Zones at all national races from June 1, 2025—featuring shaded hydration stations, foam rollers, physio tents, and mental reset pods with guided breathing. The initiative followed a spike in post-race collapses at the 2024 Eldoret Half. Winning includes recovering, said AK Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lucy Waweru. At the Nairobi Marathon, zone usage cut medical incidents by 58%. Athletes receive digital recovery reports via SMS. World Athletics is adopting the model for the 2026 World Cross in Morocco.