Through the program, they get the basics of what it takes to train.
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It's very warm there, so we were outdoors all the time. The local people had programs for us year-round, where as kids we had the opportunity to play football, basketball, baseball, track and field - we just went from one sport to the next, year-round.Rafer Johnson
Tonight I'm going to shower and then just walk for about four hours and look at the moon.
Rafer Johnson
The whole decathlon is ridiculous, but the 1,500 meters is insanity.
Rafer Johnson
I make appearance at local park and recreation agencies when the program starts, when they have the qualifying meets at the local levels. Then I try to go to the regional competitions, and of course I'm there in Hershey, Pa., in August for the North American final.
Rafer Johnson
On the way back, it struck me that I could have beaten most of the guys in the meet. That's when I decided to be a decathlon man.
Rafer Johnson
The main thing is that it's nice to see these young people - 9 to 14 years old - take the opportunity to get more involved in their health and fitness. We need more kids to be more active.
Rafer Johnson
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