Obviously I was disappointed when it fell into disuse, because it was my own track named after me, but I am sure all those youngsters we lost will be coming back, and I certainly intend to be down here as much as I can, coaching and advising.

Some of today's athletes do not have that kind of pride. They left school at 16, have never had a job in their life and are getting Lottery funding, earning money as an athlete.

I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful.

When you see athletes like me win gold medals, you only see the finished product, you dont see the real effort that the likes of Ron have put into making that product. Without the Ron Roddans of this world, you would have no sport.

My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority.

I think it is good for youngsters to see me at 45 still jogging around the track. If me being here gives them a boost then thats great.

I know what it takes to get to the top.