There may be problems we still need to tease out, but we will leave no stone unturned in our bid to make London the host city.

Throughout my athletic career, the overall goal was always to be a better athlete than I was at the moment – whether next week, next month or next year. The improvement was the goal. The medal was simply the ultimate reward for achieving that goal.

I've always felt that long, slow distance produces long, slow runners.

Vision is a romantic thing. We have got into 'talent identification'. I am much more interested in passion - finding people who are really excited about doing something.

I don't think I am a workaholic. I prefer to keep busy. It is better than the alternative.

The nine inches right here; set it straight and you can beat anybody in the world.

Quite simply the Games are the biggest opportunity sport in this country has ever had. It is one that we must not squander.