I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really.

Age for me is just a number.

I feel a social responsibility. We need to open people's eyes. There is a lack of education in Ethiopia.

You know, I want to help my country. Definitely I can help them, simply by winning races. Sure, they can follow my path to a good career. But for me it is not enough. I want to be more than that. In everything I want to be a role model.

You lose the speed before the stamina.

Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hard work to get you there.

For me a day without training is like a day without eating.