Why Kenyan runners are so good Quora?
Why Kenyan runners are so good Quora?
Most of these fabulous marathoners come from the area of Africa called the Great Rift Valley. This fertile plain is where the human race began. Some of the thought is that it is genetic, nutritional or even cultural. I vote that the major factor is genetic with a cultural love of running and improved nutrition.
How many Kenyans have won marathons?
Men’s open division
| Year | Winner | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Clarence DeMar | 26.2 miles (42.2 km) |
| 1931 | James Henigan | |
| 1932 | Paul de Bruyn | |
| 1933 | Les Pawson |
What do elite Kenyan runners eat?
Nothing fancy: the food that most elite Kenyan runners eat is the same one we have eaten since childhood: mostly Ugali (a dough made from maize flour), green vegetables, milk, beans, and eggs. Simple cooking: The process of preparing the food is often as natural as possible — boiling or pan frying.
How are East Africans so good at running?
With plateaus reaching an average height of 1,500 meters — or 4,921 feet — above sea level, Kenyans get to experience “high-altitude training” daily, and such an environment lends itself well to running. Ethiopia’s high central plateau ranges from 4,200 to 9,800 feet. At higher altitudes, air is thin and oxygen scarce.
Can you get addicted to runner’s high?
A running addiction can occur when a person develops an almost compulsive obsession with the sport. Running can be particularly addictive because of what is known as “runner’s high,” the elated feeling that results from hormones in the body getting released from physical activity and endorphins.
What does runner’s high feel like?
A runner’s high is a brief, deeply relaxing state of euphoria. Euphoria is a sense of extreme joy or delight. In this case, it occurs after intense or lengthy exercise. Often, people who experience a runner’s high also report feeling less anxiety and pain immediately after their run.
How much tea do Kenyans drink?
The Kenyans love their tea (in fact, tea consumption was greater than water consumption – 1.243 liters per day on average) and they love putting lots of milk and sugar in their tea. Having trained with some Kenyans myself, I can attest to just how much tea they drink and how much milk and sugar they use.
Why are Kenyan runners so thin?
The answer, which is the leading belief behind Kenyan runners’ success, falls under genetic predispositions. Many Kenyans have little fat to begin with, but also have particularly slim ankles and calves — a common body type for those growing up near the equator.