My running was very simple; it was out of myself.

Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem.

There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a tremendous relief in a race.

Sri Chinmoy brings Heaven to me. He inspires everyone to be happy. He deserves the biggest gold medal.

You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your aim too high and don't fulfill it, then your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it.

If I can get better, why not?

The athlete of today is not an athlete alone. He's the center of a team - doctors, scientists, coaches, agents and so on.