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.
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.
Eating teff, an iron-rich grain found in Africa, can boost iron levels—and athletic performance.
The U.S.-based runner was just 26.
The Ethiopians aren't competing against each other.
Both the men's and women's fields are well represented by the East African nation.
He may be the next Kenenisa Bekele.
He's nearly 40, but that doesn't mean the former marathon world record holder is finished with the sport.
The top-two medals went to a Brit and a Yank.
She is pleased with her comeback from injury.
The race was decided in the 19th mile.
The men's race wasn't decided until the final 100 meters.
A strong Ethiopian contingent is running Italy's second-largest marathon.