Eliud Kipchoge Quotes

Every race is not perfect; there are obviously a lot of things I can improve on at the end of the race.

In running, the only equipment that really matters - at least the mentality was in those days - were the pair of shoes that you wore.

Prior to the 1976 Olympics, I was a 5,000m runner.

That's our race. That's our playoffs.

My dad was a big runner. Growing up, I watched him do half marathons, and he was always running six or seven miles.

I couldn't be more excited to return to the ING New York City Marathon.

I've enjoyed the challenges of playing in the biggest games.

My approach to the race is definitely just trying to win the race.

I can run a long distance very slowly and I do a half marathon every year.

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.

I love finishers.

We go out there and kill it every night, and you can see what this means to people.

The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank.

The secret of my success over the 400m is that I run the first 200m as fast as I can. Then, for the second 200m, with God's help I run faster.

I was born to race and to win.

Of all the races, there is no better stage for heroism than a marathon.

If he's having a good day and running the right race, nobody can beat Frank Shorter at 10,000 meters... nobody except me.

Winter testing is essential but there comes a point where you have had enough of all the rehearsals and the pretend racing. You just want to get down to the real action.

This is what I wanted. They tell me that London is the best field in history. I wanted to be part of that. Because everyone will be there it will be a wonderful challenge for me. You can see the best runners, how they look, how they run. For me to beat the best is what counts.

If I can win a Cup race, that would pretty much show my whole career that I've been able to win in everything I've gotten into.

The bottom line is winning. I want to do what we need to do to win football games.

I just want to give my best in London, I want to cross that line and see a personal best on the clock then I will see what position I am in.

Individual statistics, plate time and everything tend to come, but the most enjoyment I get out of baseball is actually winning.

Whenever I'm being invited to the New York City Marathon like today, I need to think twice because I know it's a very tough race.

If you can beat New Zealand, then you're probably going to win the World Cup.