World records are only borrowed.

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

It is really important that we promote competitive support in schools. It is very important that we recognise that has to be underpinned by good quality physical education and by getting people into patterns of exercise.

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

I might have to consider coaching- I'm getting too old to be a world class runner and my mind isn't gone enough to become an official.

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.

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.