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I’m not motivated by possessions or money, I just love running. I do lots of things, but nothing compares to running.

— Haile Gebrselassie

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For me it is very simple, I have to run. If I stop, I die.

A day without running is like a day without eating.

After losing out in the last mile at the Bupa Great North Run I had to get clear today and decided to make my move when I did and it worked so well, I’m happy with this win.

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