2014 Training in Ethiopia

The video is from this morning with Ethiopian runners and Coach Haji Adilo. The workout was 15 x 1km with 90 seconds rest between. I'm in the light blue shorts, long-sleeve white top.

2014 Ethiopia training update

A typical training run in the altitude of Ethiopia.

My training is good.  I just started again this week.  I'm trying hard to get into a marathon in April.  My options are Daegu (South Korea) 4/6, Rotterdam 4/13, and Boston 4/21.

Daegu is very good marathon.  Not too fast for me.  The winner last year ran 2:08:33.  My goal, if I go, is to run under 2:09.  Daegu is my first choice.

Rotterdam is super fast.  Last year's winner ran 2:04.  They have a pace maker for groups 1 -2-3.  If I go it will be just  to run a fast time.

I will focus on road races in the USA for April, May June, and July.

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