“When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time.” RunningDistanceRunnersMarathonRunning MarathonMarathon RunnersDistance RunnerDistance RunningInspirational RunnerMarathon RunningHalf Marathons Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat us he would always catch us. Even me, he could always catch me.” IfsWantedRememberFatherDifficultBeatsAngryRunnersCatch Me Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner.” RunnersThings ChangeMarathonMarathon Runners Author:Haile Gebrselassie
“Considering that the race is star-studded no runner will be willing to set the pace for the others. This is why a record will be almost impossible.” StarsRaceRecordsImpossibleWillingPaceConsideringRunners Author: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.” LooksRunningWantedChallengesWonderfulFieldsBeatsLondonRunners Author:Haile Gebrselassie