There are hurdles to overcome in sport and in life. Sport is a very valuable learning ground for how to live your life in the best possible way.
It's not just about a coach telling you what to do and just following it unthinkingly.
You've got to be a disciplined person if you want to succeed both in sport and in life.
It's perseverance that's the key. It's persevering for long enough to achieve your potential.
It's about lessons for life. It's not just about winning either.
As a youngster, I enjoyed sport and my ambition was to be a great sportsman.