There are a number of reasons that Ethiopians (and Kenyans) are heading to the marathon as young as their teenage years. Money is less plentiful on the international track circuit. A glut of distance runners makes it harder to get an invitation to meets. At the same time, in one of the world’s poorest countries it is now much easier for Ethiopian runners to gain access to races outside the country and potential financial lucre.Others cautioned that a full economic recovery has not been achieved, especially by categories like Citis battered financial services sector.I never expected such poverty coupled with such joy There are more honest smiles among the poor of Ethiopia than the shopping malls of America What a remarkable, life-changing trip.
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