So, In A Way I Was Hedging

You Don't Run 26 Miles At Five Minutes A Mile On Good Looks And A Secret Recipe.

There's Obviously Some Validity To It. But I Think It Also Points Out That You Obviously Can Do It On Your Own Because People Have Been Doing It Long Before They Had The Stuff.

I Want My Time Spent Running To Serve As A Reward.

Because Running Fast Is More Fun Than Running Slow.

Yes, Winning The Gold Medal Was Undoubtedly The Biggest Day Of My Career - Mostly Because I Won The Way I Had Prepared To Run It. It Was A Totally Satisfying Experience.