Training is principally an act of faith.
With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity.
There's nothing a man can't do if the spirit's there.
In the achievement of greater performances, of beating formidable rivals, the athlete defeats fear and conquers himself.
The coach's main job is 20 percent technical and 80 percent inspirational.
The runner must be a fanatic for hard work and enthusiastic enough to enjoy it.