When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers.

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

This is what I wanted. They tell me that London is the best field in history. I wanted to be part of that. Because everyone will be there it will be a wonderful challenge for me. You can see the best runners, how they look, how they run. For me to beat the best is what counts.

First, do enough training. Then believe in yourself and say: I can do it. Tomorrow is my day. And then say: the person in front of me, he is just a human being as well; he has two legs, I have two legs, that is all. That is mentally how you prepare.

I want to go down in history.

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

I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner.