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We rationalized our decisions, telling ourselves it was the only way to compete.

Passion fuels the ride, but perseverance gets you to the finish line.

Racing is not just about the bike; it's about everything that surrounds it.

The truth is, we were all in on it.

Feedback is a critical component of learning and development in sports.

The mind is the most important part of the game.

I became part of a culture that valued results over integrity.

There’s no such thing as a perfect match.

Understanding genetics can help us unlock our potential in sports.

We all made choices that we believed were for the greater good.

Success in endurance sports comes from mastering the mental game as much as the physical.

It was an exhilarating but dangerous game we were playing.

There is no single path to success in sports; different athletes take different routes.

Fear of losing kept us in the game.

Extreme sports are a laboratory for studying the flow state.

Success in endurance sports is often about how well you can manage your mind.

We were all searching for the edge.

I wanted to be a professional cyclist, and I was willing to do whatever it took to get there.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't the race itself, but the training leading up to it.

We were part of a culture that accepted cheating.

There was an unspoken agreement that we all knew what was going on.

Extreme sports can teach us about the nature of risk and reward.

The rise of extreme athletes is not just a phenomenon of sport; it is a cultural shift.

A record is not just a number; it’s the culmination of countless hours of effort.

To be a great cyclist, you need to be obsessed with speed.

To be a great runner, you have to love running, and the Kenyans have that love.

Winning at all costs was the mantra we lived by.

The truth is, we were all part of a system that enabled and encouraged doping.

Running brings people together, transcending boundaries and cultures.

The pressure to perform was immense, and so was the temptation.

Sports are a lens through which to view the complexity of human genetics.

The ability to excel in sports is not just about training; it's about the right genetic makeup.

Basketball is a team game, and the best teams are those that play for each other.

It was about survival in a ruthless environment.

Athletic success is often the result of a perfect storm of factors.

The line between right and wrong blurred in the pursuit of success.

I play for the love of the game.

Running is not just about the physical; it's also about the mental.

You can’t control the outcome, but you can control your effort.

Winning at all costs was the culture we lived in.

Success in sports is often determined by how well you can read the game.