I started running because my neighbour, Patrick Sang, was an athlete and I wanted to be just like him. Patrick came from the same village as I do and my mother used to be his teacher. I was so inspired… — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
I'm confident to say that if you want to grow in a profession, consistency is the key... I'm strict about my work goals and… — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today. — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
If you have that belief - pure belief in your heart - that you want to be successful then you can talk to your… — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
I always tell people that this is a really simple deal: Work hard. If you work hard, follow what's required and set your priorities… — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
I got into running when I was being mentored by my coach. I tried it and developed a passion for it. — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
I have only ever done athletics. I was only average at school and I have never done any other sport. — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
My first competition outside Kenya was at the 2002 world cross country championships in Dublin, Ireland. I finished fifth in the junior race that… — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
If you train with fast athletes, it keeps you pushing. I know that good preparation is more important than everything else. — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
I always say: a run in the morning is like eating a fruit a day - it chases he doctor away. It is good… — Eliud Kipchoge Copy Share Image
