
Eliud Kipchoge
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Marathon Runner📖
Kenyan long-distance runner
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Born
November 5, 1984
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Birthplace
Kapsisiywa
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Nationality
Kenya
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marathon runnerlong-distance runnerathletics competitor
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"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."
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"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."
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"I started running because my neighbour, Patrick Sang, was an athlete and I wanted to be just like him. Patrick came from the same village as I do and my mother used to be his teacher. I was so inspired by his success."
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"I would say that Breaking2 was my best race because I was running against something no one had done before."
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"I'm confident to say that if you want to grow in a profession, consistency is the key... I'm strict about my work goals and training."
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"If you are humble, your concentration will be very high. That's the way to go in sports."
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"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."
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"Mentality is where the success is. I will teach the kids how to think in a positive way."
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"Only the disciplined ones in life are free. If you are undisciplined, you are a slave to your moods and your passions."
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"The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today."
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"Thinking positively and confidently changed my life. If you stay consistent and work hard, you can be successful for a long time."
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"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."
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"Vienna is a city where they love sports."
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