Some people start a sport just to reduce weight, or some say, 'My doctor ordered me to run and do exercise', and for others, they run for completely different benefits. But it is not like that with sport. We need to eat, we need to rest, but also we need to run.
Haile GebrselassieIt is not my duty to spend my money in my country, but it is what I want to do. There is nowhere else I would like to invest.
Haile GebrselassieConsidering 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.
Haile GebrselassieMy father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time.
Haile Gebrselassie