It's great to see these guys stepping up. Obviously, it can be done in some different ways. The important thing is, we have the talent in the U.S., but we need the systems in place if we want to build that depth. |
It's the only reason that I wouldn't run, if I absolutely couldn't run. |
Lastly, races bring a lot of energy into your focus on running, and are (usually) a good time. |
Let your running lead you to your diet. |
Most of us laugh at these other sports. |
My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated. |
My guess is many top athletes, distance runners included, use performance-enhancing drugs, enough so that the problem must be tackled. |
My whole feeling in terms of racing is that you have to be very bold. You sometimes have to be aggressive and gamble. |
Never let any guru spoil your fun! |
Of course, today everything is records and times, but I believe the greatest marks are setting not only world and other records, but achieving success in different weather condition and competing in major championships; in other words facing the competition fairly in all venues. |
One key to success is not to make your diet too complicated. |
One thousand dollars, that's what Frank Shorter said I should ask for. That's what he got. I said, 'Oh, OK.' It was kind of like we were criminals. You'd get paid in an envelope secretly. |
One wakes up one year and realizes you did not produce as good a set of races as the year before. |
Personally, I always felt times aren't so excellent as are performances. |
Resting your body and legs in particular can lead to more effective running/racing. |