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

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

I feel a social responsibility. We need to open people's eyes. There is a lack of education in Ethiopia.

I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except when I am racing. I like to be there, near my family, my kids, also the real estate business I run with my wife.

If I don't train enough, of course I'm nervous.

Always, if you win mentally, you can win physically as well.

I haven't done a marathon for a long time. So we'll see. I will need good luck.