A notable Texas Tech runner has been recognized by the Big 12 conference yet again.

Senior Kennedy Kithuka was named as the Big 12 Runner of the Week following his performance at the Cowboy Jamboree last Saturday.

Kithuka was also named the national Athlete of the Week on Monday by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Kithuka has been the Big 12 Runner of the Week twice this season, earning the league’s first honor of the year.

Kithuka is unbeaten during his time as a Red Raider.

The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders will next compete on Saturday, October 5th at the Arkansas Chile Pepper Festival.

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