I love running and I will always run.

When you talk about world record times, you have to understand that everything must be perfect the weather, the course, the temperature. It is not always enough to be in good shape.

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.

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.

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

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

I wanted to be famous. I wanted people to talk about me.