Athletics Is In My Blood.

When You Talk About World Record Times, You Have To Understand That Everything Must Be Perfect The Weather, The Course, The Temperature. It Is Not Always Enough To Be In Good Shape.

First, Do Enough Training. Then Believe In Yourself And Say: I Can Do It. Tomorrow Is My Day. And Then Say: The Person In Front Of Me, He Is Just A Human Being As Well; He Has Two Legs, I Have Two Legs, That Is All. That Is Mentally How You Prepare.

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.

Since I Achieved Something, Running Has Exploded In My Country. For Me Sometimes It Is Difficult Even To Know Who The Athletes Are Who Are Competing At The Highest Level. There Are Thousands.

I Think If You Come First With A New World Record, That Is The Best.