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

I always got my work done before playing.

Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.

The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.

I overcame size with mechanics.

My father was also a principal of a school and mother was a curriculum advisor. Both were educators.

Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.