In my life I do a lot of things but I never forget my training.

Many people know that Ethiopia is poor. When I break a world record, maybe people get to know something else about Ethiopia, something good. We can't make planes or cars, we don't have the materials. We do what we can.

When I wake up at 5 in the morning is it just to jog? Definitely not, I give it all of my efforts.

Like some high official, you have to tell your brain: 'Do it. Come on. I have to do it.'

In the marathon a crazy athlete can just keep pushing from the beginning, at a championship you don't need a time just to win the race.

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.

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