Congratulations Mo Farah, Galen Rupp, and Alberto Salazar

Since I had work today, I didn't get to see the final of the Men's Olympic 10,000m run live. Yet it was a race worth waiting to watch, as Mo Farah and Galen Rupp ran an inspiring final kilometer to take gold and silver. Having followed these runners the last few years, I am so happy to see them both come through and medal at the Olympics.

Both have proven class acts, and with the help of their coach Alberto Salazar provide great examples of how an approach geared towards injury-prevention and long-term development can yield good results. As much as their feat may inspire younger generations in the UK and US to dream and train, I also hope the patient, methodical approach adopted by Mr. Salazar will inspire a generation of coaches and athletes to take long-term potential serious. It nothing else, it may leave fewer athletes injured and burned-out early in life. Hard work is important, but hard work with a purpose may prove more so.

In any case, a hearty congratulations to Messrs Mo Farah, Galen Rupp, and Alberto Salazar. Good luck in the 5000m gentlemen, and go Team USA!

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