I think if you come first with a new world record, that is the best.
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I have to change a lot of things before I become a good marathon runner.
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When we race in London a world record will be the last thing on our minds.
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I haven't done a marathon for a long time. So we'll see. I will need good luck.
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I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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