When you promise something, you must fulfill it.

Considering that the race is star-studded no runner will be willing to set the pace for the others. This is why a record will be almost impossible.

I find the business world hard.

The more you are getting older, you lose a little something. Of course there is another advantage, because of your long experience you can use it.

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.

My school was six miles away from where I lived on the farm. I had to walk and run, there and back every day, through gorges and over rivers. If I was late, there was a very big stick waiting for me.

You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and Ethiopia win the marathon - it's the same.