If you want the inside story on some of the greatest road and track racers in the 70's and 80's, you need to read Jack Welch's book When Running Was Young and So Were We.
I interviewed Jack recently to get his perspective on some of the changes that have taken place. Hard core racers will get a chuckle at a couple of points.
Previous interviews:
Tim Tays, LetsRun's 2nd Blue Collar Runner -
Rick Riley, 3-parts, link is to the first -