Life is often compared to a marathon, but I think it is more like being a sprinter; long stretches of hard work punctuated by brief moments in which we are given the opportunity to perform at our best.
Michael JohnsonIt is clearly not the journey for everyone. People succeed in as many ways as there are people. Some can be completely fulfilled with destinations that are much closer to home and more comfortable. But if you long to keep going, then I hope you are able to follow my lead to the places I have gone. To within a whisper of your own personal perfection. To places that are sweeter because you worked so hard to arrive there. To places at the very edge of your dreams.
Michael JohnsonAlong with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your quest.
Michael JohnsonOne of the main techniques I used was focusing on the goal and visualising myself competing in the race before the race started.
Michael JohnsonI work hard to improve myself as a person - as a father, as a husband, as a manager. I'm always on that mission.
Michael JohnsonRivalries don't necessarily mean races being close at major championships. I had a rivalry with Butch Reynolds for many years. I won all the races, but Butch was the world record holder before I came into the sport, he was extremely talented and he was the only other man running 43 seconds.
Michael Johnson