I was always more of an academic than a jock.

The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.

I was always a mean and lean athlete - not tall - not large.

I always got my work done before playing.

It drains you on the turns.

My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.