Deriba Merga and Coach Haji Adilo

(let to right) Me, Coach Haji Adilo, and Deriba Merga

Haji Adilo coaches athletes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  His athletes include Dire Tune, the winner of the 2013 Boston marathon, the winner of the 2013 Rotterdam marathon, and the runner-up in this year's 2014 Dubai marathon.  He also coached Deriba when he won the 2009 Boston marathon.

Said Aouita & Ahmad Al Kamali

(left to right) Said Aouita, Ahmad Al Kamali, and me

Ahmad Al Kamali (in white) is President of the UAE Athletic Federation (UAEAF) and a Council member on the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation).

Said Aouti (from Morocco) is the 1984 Olympic 5000m champion and former world record holder at 1500m, 2000m, 3000m, 2 miles, and 5000m.

IAAF list of my Personal Bests

The IAAF list of my all-time Personal bests

My IAAF page can be viewed at: IAAF website

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

After the 2014 Dubai Marathon at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel

My all time personal bests

A list of my personal bests according the AllAthletics.com

2014 Dubai Marathon - 2:13:35

I ran my second marathon ever.  Last month I ran 2:18:15 at the California International Marathon in Sacramento.  Today I improved by almost 5 minutes and finished 16th place.

I'm very happy.    Official results

2014 Dubai Marathon results