Cramps, Wind & Hills Slow Twin Cities Marathoners
Despite his cramps, Sammy Malakwen of Kenya was victorious at yesterday's Twin Cities Marathon. Photo: Twin Cities.com Marathon conditions were hardly optimal in Minneapolis-St. Paul yesterday. Despite...
View ArticleSendeku And Dengera Win Army 10 Miler
Tesfaye Sendeku breaks the tape at the Army 10 Miler. Photo: Washington Times There were nearly 22,000 finishers taking part in near-perfect fall conditions. From: Running USA Tesfaye Sendeku breaks...
View ArticleToronto Marathon Confirms Bonus For Women’s Winner
Thanks to a recent ruling, Koren Yal will be awarded the bonus for breaking the course record at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Photo: PhotoRun.net Thanks to a recent ruling, Koren Yal...
View ArticleBuzunesh Deba Eyes New York City Marathon Win
Buzunesh Deba prepares for a shot at winning the ING New York City Marathon. Photo: Tadias She could be the first New Yorker to win in 37 years. Buzunesh Deba prepares for a shot at winning the ING New...
View ArticleStunning Statistics Reveal New Marathon Revolution
Kenya continues to lead the way in the new marathon "revolution". Photo: Fitness Depot Top times really started dropping three years ago. Kenya continues to lead the way in the new marathon...
View ArticleFukuoka Marathon Names Top Athletes
Dmitri Baranovsky is the top-seeded non-Japanese male at the Fukuoka Marathon. Photo: PhotoRun.netThey are looking to take down Tsegaye Kebede’s course record. Dmitri Baranovskyy is the top-seeded...
View ArticleEthiopian Show of Force At New Delhi Half
Deriba Merga returns to India to regain his title. Photo: PhotoRun.netThe 2008 and 2009 champion returns. Deriba Merga returns to India to regain his title. Photo: PhotoRun.net Some of the best runners...
View ArticleMagdalena Lewy Boulet Wins Big Sur Half
Magdalena Lewy Boulet was victorious last weekend at the Big Sur Half Marathon. Photo: PhotoRun.net An Ethiopian won the men’s race. Magdalena Lewy Boulet was victorious last weekend at the Big Sur...
View ArticleHaile Gebrselassie Continues Winning Streak
Haile Gebrselassie won the Seven Hills Run yesterday in Holland. Photo: IAAFHe hopes to qualify for the Olympics next February. Haile Gebrselassie won the Seven Hills Run yesterday in Holland. Photo:...
View ArticleCourse Records Expected To Fall At Florence Marathon
With a 2:07 PR, Teshome Gelana is the clear pre-race favorite in Florence. Photo: IAAFA strong Ethiopian contingent is running Italy’s second-largest marathon. With a 2:07 PR, Teshome Gelana is the...
View ArticleClose Races At The New Delhi Half Marathon
Lelisa Desisa breaks the tape at Sunday's Aritel Delhi Half Marathon. Photo: IAAFThe men’s race wasn’t decided until the final 100 meters. Lelisa Desisa breaks the tape at Sunday's Aritel Delhi Half...
View ArticleMonyenye Wins California International Marathon
Kenya's Erick Monyenye, seen here in a race in Mexico, won Sunday's CIM. Photo: Mas NoticiasThe race was decided in the 19th mile. Kenya's Erick Monyenye, seen here in a race in Mexico, won Sunday's...
View ArticleBeware, Kenyans: Tirunesh Dibaba Is Back
Tirunesh Dibaba is back in action for Ethiopia. Photo: Daily NationShe is pleased with her comeback from injury. Tirunesh Dibaba is back in action for Ethiopia. Photo: Daily Nation With all the focus...
View ArticleEthiopians Left Confused By Olympic 10,000m
This 1-2 finish surprised many in Ethiopia. Photo: APThe top-two medals went to a Brit and a Yank. In recent years, it’s been a bit unusual for a non-East-African to prevail in an Olympic 10,000m...
View ArticleHaile Gebrselassie Wins Vienna Half
Haile Gebrselassie isn't letting his age slow him down. Photo: www.photorun.netHe’s nearly 40, but that doesn’t mean the former marathon world record holder is finished with the sport. Ethiopia’s Haile...
View ArticleEthiopian Hagos Gebrhiwet Aims High
Hagos Gebrhiwet may be Ethiopia's next best hope for an Olympic medal. Photo: IAAFHe may be the next Kenenisa Bekele. Most 18-year-olds are busy thinking about college or other things, but not...
View ArticleEthiopian Stars Headlines Doha Track Meet
Both the men’s and women’s fields are well represented by the East African nation. Ethiopia is poised for top-podium finishes at the forthcoming Doha 2013 track meet that takes place on May 10 at the...
View ArticleDibaba Sisters Signed Up For Ostravia
The Ethiopians aren’t competing against each other. On June 27, some of the fittest and fastest athletes in the world will arrive in Ostravia in the Czech Republic to compete at the IAAF World...
View ArticleMarathoner Legesse Dies In Connecticut
Meskerem Legesse was just 26. Photo: www.photorun.netThe U.S.-based runner was just 26. Ethiopia has lost one of its shining stars. Meskerem Legesse, a 2012 Olympian in the marathon, passed away on...
View ArticleThe Iron-Rich Diet Secret of Ethiopian Runners
The use of teff, shown here in flour form, is popular in Ethiopia. Photo: www.shutterstock.comEating teff, an iron-rich grain found in Africa, can boost iron levels—and athletic performance. Iron...
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