As I'm waiting to get my run in today, this question has been at the forefront of my mind. It comes down to Billy Mills and Gerry Lindgren. Billy came to my town and gave a motivational speech about his life, and it was incredible. I got to speak with him one on one and he gave me so much advice and inspiration. We had a short dialogue over email as well. A few years ago Gerry Lindgren and I messaged each other on Facebook. We talked about training, mental toughness, race strategy, you name it. He gave me so much encouragement, and this went on for months. Both Billy and Gerry were so happy to give advice and help me, as I'm sure many other runners are. I just had a great opportunity to pick the mind of these legends. With that, I say Billy Mills.
I ask the same question to you all. I would enjoy some background to your decision as well.