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 Possibilities in racing tactics are almost unlimited, as in a game of chess, for every move there is a counter, for every attack there is a defense.... The runner's greatest asset, apart from essential fitness of body, is a cool and calculating brain allied to confidence and courage. Above all, he must have a will to win.

There's nothing a man can't do if the spirit's there.

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.

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

Training is principally an act of faith.