Challenges That Hamper The Sustainability Of Elite Long Distance Runners Athletic Performance Case From Three Selected Athletics Clubs In Addis Ababa

The purpose of this research was to assess and reflect the current challenges which contribute tornthe sustainability of Ethiopian elite long distance runners’ athletic performance. This study wasrnused a cross-sectional descriptive study method which incorporated both quantitative andrnqualitative components in order to investigate the variables deeply. Three athletics clubs werernselected purposely from the six first division athletics clubs of Addis Ababa for this study. Fiftyrntwo subjects were randomly selected out of a total population of one hundred fifty fourrnindividuals of the three athletics clubs. Questionnaire, interview and document analysis werernused to collect data. The data that the researcher gathered was analyzed and presented throughrnpercentage, tabulation and appropriate interpretation. Talented long distance runners of thesernthree athletics clubs were faced with the tough choice of whether to put primary focus on lowerrnincome track and field success or higher income road and marathon circuit success. However,rnthis leads to a variety of physiological, psychological, social and economic crises. The findingsrnreveal ways in which awareness of the risks of over training, overuse injuries, psychologicalrnfactors and aging may impact performance of elite long distance runners.rnKey words: elite athlete, aging, over training, overuse injuries, psychologicalrnconsiderations

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