I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner. – Haile Gebrselassie
Im 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. – Haile Gebrselassie
You must do as your people do. If my people are poor, I must be poor. People ask me, Why dont you find a personal coach or a private car? I cant. Then I wont be part of my people. – Haile Gebrselassie
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. – Haile Gebrselassie