I have a saying 'train, don't strain.' The Americans have the saying 'no pain, no gain' and that's why they have no distance running champions. They get down to the track with a stopwatch and flog their guts out thinking that it'll make them a champion, but they'll never make a champion that way.
Arthur LydiardEncourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't force them to run too much competition.
Arthur LydiardThe idea that you can't lose contact with the leaders has cut more throats than it has saved.
Arthur Lydiard