A lot of the guys now are 400/200 type of runners. I don't think, being a 400-meter runner, you can sustain long-term performance in the event with just speed type of training. No one has ever been able to do it. So I think it is harder for them to stay in condition year round, especially for big meets, end-of-season major competitions and things. |
I don't really see the hurdles. I sense them like a memory |
I think most of it is really mental, because I ran against a lot of individuals who were probably more physically talented. But I was able to outsmart them and out-think them and out-prepare them. |
I think with this whole influx into immediacy -- everyone is short term in their outlook. I made a tremendous commitment by not being able to go to medical school and not finishing all that I wanted to do in my engineering career. So I put everything into track and field. And just the passion I have for the sport, I never imagined I would be as good as I was. Once I realized I was that great, I put everything into maintaining it. |
If I'm able to run 49 seconds, I'll be really blessed. 'Cause it is really hard on the body. I'm not gonna even pretend that I can be at that level, 'cause I'm not gonna hurt myself doing this. I'm gonna make it fun. |
In America we know the kids are not as physically challenged as they could be and also in terms of education we need to really pay attention to the next generation. |
It drains you on the turns. |
Maybe he could have just been plain tired, burned out. Lane 1 will do that to you. |
My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet. |
My main problem is going to be cardiovascular training and preventing injuries, |
No one asked an artist who was great in his 20s and 30s why he was still painting in his 40s and 50s, |
Without a doubt, I would have [won], short of falling or being disqualified or something like that. That is a mediocre time for me. That is exhibition type of running. |