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. Haile Gebrselassie angrybeatcatch share on social
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
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
You lose the speed before the stamina. Haile Gebrselassie losespeedstamina Change image and share on social
When you promise something, you must fulfill it. Haile Gebrselassie fulfillpromise Change image and share on social
For me a day without training is like a day without eating. Haile Gebrselassie dayeattrain Change image and 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