Training is principally an act of faith.

In the achievement of greater performances, of beating formidable rivals, the athlete defeats fear and conquers himself.

Confidence is the most important quality in all athlete-coach relationships.

The runner must be a fanatic for hard work and enthusiastic enough to enjoy it.

Training is principally an act of faith. The athlete must believe in its efficacy; he must believe that through training he will become fitter and stronger; that by constant repetition of the same movements he will become more skilful and his muscles more relaxed...He must be a fanatic for hard work and enthusiastic enough to enjoy it.

With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity.

The coach's main job is 20 percent technical and 80 percent inspirational.