In the marathon a crazy athlete can just keep pushing from the beginning, at a championship you don't need a time just… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I'm retiring from competitive running, not from running. You cannot stop running, this is my life. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I haven't done a marathon for a long time. So we'll see. I will need good luck. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I know what I want when I start a marathon: to win! But what do you want? Make sure you're clear in… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
Considering that the race is star-studded no runner will be willing to set the pace for the others. This is why a… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
The marathon always starts after 30K. That's where the problems start. You start without any problems, without any pain. All the pain… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
Some people start a sport just to reduce weight, or some say, 'My doctor ordered me to run and do exercise', and… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
You know, I want to help my country. Definitely I can help them, simply by winning races. Sure, they can follow my… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
I always tell young athletes the same thing, 'Wherever you go, whatever you do, what must your top priority be? Running.' — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
This hand is not very active always, because it was in this hand that I carried my books. My carrying hand was always my… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
Why should I say I will retire in three or four years? You retire the very moment you utter those words. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
The marathon always starts after 30K. That's where the problems start. You start without any problems, without any pain. All the pain comes after… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
My father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
The more you are getting older, you lose a little something. Of course there is another advantage, because of your long experience you can… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
I was the kind of child who worked hard every day with the cows and sheep - I was a very aggressive boy. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To run in… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
That is not enough. Sport has been great for me, a great learning place that if you want to achieve you can, even if… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
Eradicate poverty. This is all that matters in my country. When I am out training I think about this a lot; when I am… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share
