There are so many people afraid of a task. They get so overwhelmed by the obstacles in front of them that they shy away from reaching beyond a position of safety.

I went to Moorehouse College. There was no track and field there.

I overcame size with mechanics.

I never struggled with injury problems because of my preparation - in particular my stretching.

My father was an all-American football player.

I was always a mean and lean athlete - not tall - not large.

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.