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.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

After the 2014 Dubai Marathon at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel