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.

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.

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.

You need three things to win: discipline, hard work and, before everything maybe, commitment. No one will make it without those three. Sport teaches you that.

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

When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in shoes was ok, but at the beginning of my career it was hard.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.