You must do as your people do. If my people are poor, I must be poor. People ask me, 'Why don't you find a personal coach or a private car?' I can't. Then I won't be part of my people.

I always tell young athletes the same thing, 'Wherever you go, whatever you do, what must your top priority be? Running.'

Since I achieved something, running has exploded in my country.

He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat us he would always catch us. Even me, he could always catch me.

I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there, near my family, my kids, also the real estate business I run with my wife.

I haven't done a marathon for a long time. So we'll see. I will need good luck.

I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in advance and don't go out too fast.