Quotes By Haile Gebrselassie

Like some high official, you have to tell your brain: 'Do it. Come on. I have to do it.'

When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds.

I want to avoid injuries by running only road.

You need three things to win: discipline, hard work and, before everything maybe, commitment. No one will make it without those three. Sport teaches you that.

When you promise something, you must fulfill it.

My school was six miles away from where I lived on the farm. I had to walk and run, there and back every day, through gorges and over rivers. If I was late, there was a very big stick waiting for me.

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.

I find the business world hard.