As it was, the time was a world age group best for 1995. When put through the age adjustment grinder, it was easily a career best performance. There is something within me, some energy that must escape. Running is my only release. This story has a take-home message.
Peak performance takes persistence.
It is true no matter how much natural talent you have. If we look closer at even the most gifted stars of track and field today, we find that even the talent-rich have to pay their dues. Our view is distorted because we only see the finished product in full bloom, and we forget the growth. Michael Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter this year. Ten years ago he was running 21.3 seconds and nobody new him outside of Waco, Texas.