As far as being a coach, it's always fascinated me. It's a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you're dealing with people.

Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great.

If he's having a good day and running the right race, nobody can beat Frank Shorter at 10,000 meters... nobody except me.

Something inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off.

As far as being a coach, it's always fascinated me. It's a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you're dealing with people.

How does a kid from Coos Bay, with one leg longer than the other win races?

No one will ever win a 5,000-meter by running an easy two miles. Not against me.