A race is a work of art.

A race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected in as many ways they're capable of understanding.

Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.

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

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.

Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run

Nobody likes tainted victories.