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
In the marathon a crazy athlete can just keep pushing from the beginning, at a championship you don't need a time just to win the race. Haile Gebrselassie athletebeginchampionship Change image and share on social
I can't change everything by myself but I can be one of the people who are trying to change the situation. Haile Gebrselassie changepeoplesituation Change image and share on social
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 30K. Sometimes, it's possible to have pain even in the finger. Haile Gebrselassie 30kfingermarathon 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
I wanted to experience New York, to look up and see buildings. Haile Gebrselassie buildingexperiencewant Change image and share on social
The more you are getting older, you lose a little something. Of course there is another advantage, because of your long experience you can use it. Haile Gebrselassie advantageexperiencelong Change image and share on social
