My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money.

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.

Life is a kind of struggle. Life is a sort of fight.

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

I wanted to experience New York, to look up and see buildings.

I remember in particular my first victory when I achieved a very fast time in what were perfect conditions but since then the wind has always been a factor against me.

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