When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Image
My father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When I had no shoes I was comfortable - I used to run barefoot. When I wore shoes it was difficult. To… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
Eradicate poverty. This is all that matters in my country. When I am out training I think about this a lot; when… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
In the rainy season, sometimes to get to the first lesson we had to run really quick, because we had to cross… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I'm lucky. The best possible place in the world for training is Addis Ababa, so I am home all the time except… — 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
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
All athletes need three things: commitment, discipline and hard work. Without that it's hard to keep running. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
My school was six miles away from where I lived on the farm. I had to walk and run, there and back… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
Since I achieved something, running has exploded in my country. For me sometimes it is difficult even to know who the athletes… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
What can you do if a part of it is uphill? You can't work out another route. You've just got to run… — 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
This is what I wanted. They tell me that London is the best field in history. I wanted to be part of… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
Since I achieved something, running has exploded in my country. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
My father didn't think running was sensible. He told me running is just wasting time. — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
