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The Secret behind African Marathoners’ Success
Long-distance runners from East Africa are showing amazing results
in various competitions. Let’s discover the secrets behind their
success.
in various competitions. Let’s discover the secrets behind their
success.
Strenuous
Daily Routine
Daily Routine
Top East African runners may come from rural backgrounds where
they need to run long distances to attend school every day. After
school, they do difficult jobs with long hours such as herding sheep,
getting water or digging land. This tough work gives them a base
fitness and strength incomparable to the vast majority of Western
teenagers.
they need to run long distances to attend school every day. After
school, they do difficult jobs with long hours such as herding sheep,
getting water or digging land. This tough work gives them a base
fitness and strength incomparable to the vast majority of Western
teenagers.