Rono finished 24th in a race with 40 of the nation's elite runners.

It was nearly 12:30 now, the elite runners already miles ahead.

With no central meeting place, elite runners do track work at different high schools.

In addition, a van rides behind the elite runners to pick up any who drop out of the race.

But it turns out that elite runners simply do not work as hard as the less able.

By Mile 13, she had faded from the pack of elite female runners.

The elite runners were followed by thousands of others.

I had the opportunity to start with local elite runners on the lower level of the bridge.

Like most other elite runners, he was paid an appearance fee.

It also favors women because they have fewer elite runners.

For competitive but not elite runners, the figures are around 33 percent.

He developed interval training, which all elite runners now use.

But there is one notable difference that makes the race more appealing for the 50 or so elite female runners and all the spectators.

Among some of the world's most elite runners were a crowd of celebrities ready to prove .

The event features separate 10K races for elite long-distance runners and local warriors.

Contestants included elite runners from around the world, celebrities, and plenty of weekend warriors.

In addition, most elite runners receive healthy appearance fees.

Only about 25 to 35 Ethiopian women are considered elite international runners.

Tirunesh says that she runs only 50 to 60 miles a week, while many elite runners train twice that far.

He is committed to marathons, six or seven a year, when most elite runners compete in only two.