“I get more gratification out of getting some obese person who had a heart attack running around and enjoying life within a year. I get more gratification from that than putting a person in the Olympic Games. The Olympic athlete probably doesn't appreciate what you've done, but the other guy does. I think it's really rewarding.”
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Arthur Lydiard
Arthur Lydiard, born on July 6, 1917, and passed away on December 11, 2004, was a renowned track and field coach. He had a profound impact on the field of track and field training, particularly in long-distance running. Lydiard's coaching philosophy emphasized comprehensive training and scientific training methods, nurturing many world-class long-distance runners. more