I can learn a lot from Paul. I need him to get his opinions. There are other good runners the Olympic and world champion and the London Marathon winner but with Paul there, it's good for us.
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I needed Paul in the race, not only because he is my competitor but because he is my friend. When I see him run, I can learn a lot from him. When he ran the world record, I learnt from how he ran and how he prepared for it. I need him to get experience.Haile Gebrselassie
I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner.
Haile Gebrselassie
I am still chasing the world record but London will certainly not be the place.
Haile Gebrselassie
At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.
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I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really.
Haile Gebrselassie
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
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