Eliud Kipchoge

One of my first races came over 10km in 2002. I won that race and it felt great. I would say that is when I first fell in love with running. ”

You need to go near to the people and actually sensitize them about the sport - specifically running. If athletes can go near their fans, many people would develop a love for running. ”

I’m not having any problems with my body so I don’t need to supplement. Growing older you don’t recover as fast, but all-in-all I’m doing well." ”

I enjoy the simplistic training and life in marathon. You run, eat, sleep, walk around - that's how life is. You don't get complicated. The moment you get complicated it distracts your mind. ”

To me, running is life. I run to live longer and enjoy a healthier life. ”

I really want to make a big mark in athletics, to be a legend and be a good example to kids. ”

It’s important to run clean so that you can inspire people, to give an example to the young generation." ”

I always tell people that this is a really simple deal: Work hard. If you work hard, follow what’s required and set your priorities right, then you can really perform without taking shortcuts. If you’re taking shortcuts, you can’t be free." ”

To win is not important. To be successful is not even important. How to plan and prepare is crucial. When you plan very well and prepare very well, then success can come on the way. Then winning can come on your way. ”

Where the marathon starts is after 30 kilometers. That’s where you feel pain everywhere in your body. The muscles are really aching, and only the most prepared and well-organized athlete is going to do well after that." ”