Why Are Ethiopian Runners So Good?
Yes, Ethiopian runners perform better because of their biomechanics, which were harvested thanks to running barefoot during their youth years. But, research has found that […]
Ethiopian Runners
Why I Use Tirunesh Dibaba as a Model for Forefoot Running
Tirunesh Dibaba is a great model for forefoot running because she ran barefoot. Her forefoot running form is ‘pure’, unaffected by the traditional running shoe.
Ethiopian Marathon Runners Genetics: Is This Why They’re So Good?
The relation of Ethiopian marathon runners genetics with performance has been widely studied, yet results showed that genetics exerted no influence on endurance capacity. Nan […]
Are Most East African Runners Forefoot Striking?
Some argue that Haile Gebreselassie along with many elite East African runners are forefoot strikers. Others argue that Haile is a midfoot striker. However, in many […]
Arm Swing Mechanics of American & Ethiopian Female Endurance Runners
Arm swing differs between East African & Non-African distance runners. East African runners present greater torso & shoulder rotation & a more suppressed arm swing.