New Book Explores and Explains Ethiopian Distance Running Success
The author of Out of Thin Air lived and trained with Ethiopian distance runners for 15 months and gives us an insider look at their lifestyle and culture.
Ethiopian Runners
The Iron-Rich Diet Secret of Ethiopian Runners
Eating teff, an iron-rich grain found in Africa, can boost iron levels—and athletic performance.
Marathoner Legesse Dies In Connecticut
The U.S.-based runner was just 26.
Dibaba Sisters Signed Up For Ostravia
The Ethiopians aren't competing against each other.
Ethiopian Stars Headline Doha Track Meet
Both the men's and women's fields are well represented by the East African nation.
Ethiopian Hagos Gebrhiwet Aims High
He may be the next Kenenisa Bekele.
Haile Gebrselassie Wins Vienna Half
He's nearly 40, but that doesn't mean the former marathon world record holder is finished with the sport.
Ethiopians Left Confused By Olympic 10,000m
The top-two medals went to a Brit and a Yank.
Beware, Kenyans: Tirunesh Dibaba Is Back
She is pleased with her comeback from injury.
Monyenye Wins California International Marathon
The race was decided in the 19th mile.
Close Races At The New Delhi Half Marathon
The men's race wasn't decided until the final 100 meters.
Course Records Expected To Fall At Florence Marathon
A strong Ethiopian contingent is running Italy's second-largest marathon.