When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds. Haile Gebrselassie londonmindrace Change image and share on social
Like some high official, you have to tell your brain: 'Do it. Come on. I have to do it.' Haile Gebrselassie brainhighofficial Change image and share on social
I want to avoid injuries by running only road. Haile Gebrselassie avoidinjuryroad Change image and share on social
You know the marathon in my country is just exceptional. It's like soccer in England. If England win the world cup and Ethiopia win the marathon - it's the same. Haile Gebrselassie countrycupengland Change image and share on social
I remember in particular my first victory when I achieved a very fast time in what were perfect conditions but since then the wind has always been a factor against me. Haile Gebrselassie achieveconditionfactor Change image and share on social
I'm 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 ababaaddisbusiness share on social
What can you do if a part of it is uphill? You can't work out another route. You've just got to run the one they give you. But they tell me London is a nice course. Even the cobbles, I hope, are not very much of a problem for me. Haile Gebrselassie cobblegivehave share on social
My father thought sport was something fun - he didn't know it was a way to make money. Then I won a Mercedes at the world championships and I gave it to him. From the moment it arrived my father said: 'Good, you can support not just yourself but me too'. Haile Gebrselassie arrivechampionshipfather share on social