Quotes from Eliud Kipchoge

In the offseason I allow my body to recover, my mind to recover. I like to be with my family, to read books, and know what is going on in the world, to understand how people think.

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

I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best.

It's like the first man to go to the moon, I will be the first man to run under two hours, this is crucial.

I want to run with a relaxed mind.

I am running to make history, to show that no human is limited. It's not about money, it's about showing a generation of people that there are no limits.

No human is limited.

I was not so lucky to grow up with toys as I grew up in a remote area of Kenya.

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

The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today.

I have kept a training diary to record my training plans and my feelings and emotions for a long time.

I think 1:59 is something a human being can run. Or 1:58. Who knows?! If someone trains very well and thinks in a good way, then they can do anything.

To run a big marathon and win takes five months. When I'm on the starting line, my mind starts reviewing what I have been doing the last five months. I believe in my training, and I treat myself as the best one standing on that line.

I've always found the secret is to stay fit and treat sport as a profession. I chose sport as a passion.

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

Only the disciplined ones in life are free. If you are undisciplined, you are a slave to your moods and your passions.

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.

If you want to break through, your mind should be able to control your body. Your mind should be a part of your fitness.

I got into running when I was being mentored by my coach. I tried it and developed a passion for it.

If you believe in something and put it in your mind and heart, it can be realised.

I always say: a run in the morning is like eating a fruit a day - it chases he doctor away. It is good for your mind.

Long runs improve your endurance but shorter intervals improve your speed. They are mutually beneficial for a distance runner. If you do 5k runs it will help your marathon.

Athletics is not so much about the legs. It's about the heart and mind.

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.