Life is a kind of struggle. Life is a sort of fight. Haile Gebrselassie fightkindlife Change image and share on social
I will always listen to my coaches. But first I listen to my body. If what they tell me suits my body, great. If my body doesn't feel good with what they say, then always my body comes first. Haile Gebrselassie bodycoachfeel Change image and share on social
I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really. Haile Gebrselassie 10kaltitudeday Change image and share on social
That is not enough. Sport has been great for me, a great learning place that if you want to achieve you can, even if you are from the poorest part of Africa. Haile Gebrselassie achieveafricagreat Change image and share on social
When I wake up at 5 in the morning is it just to jog? Definitely not, I give it all of my efforts. Haile Gebrselassie effortgivejog Change image and share on social
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. Haile Gebrselassie beatchallengecount share on social
I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best. Haile Gebrselassie recordworld Change image and share on social
When I run in Ethiopia, I look out and see eucalyptus trees and rivers. Haile Gebrselassie ethiopiaeucalyptusriver Change image and share on social