You can get defeated, just as long as you don't fail.

I haven't seen too many American distance men on the international scene willing to take risks. I saw some U.S. women in Barcelona willing to risk, more than men. The Kenyans risk. Steve Prefontaine risked. I risked - I went through the first half of the Tokyo race just a second off my best 5000 time.

The ultimate is not to win, but to reach within the depths of your capabilities and to compete against yourself.

You can get defeated, just as long as you don't fail.

Your life is a gift from the Creator. Your gift back to the Creator is what you do with your life.

Coming off the last turn, my thoughts changed from 'One more try...one more try...one more try...' to 'I can win! I can win! I can win!

I was constantly told and challenged to live my life as a warrior. As a warrior, you assume responsibility for yourself. The warrior humbles himself. And the warrior learns the power of giving.