Arthur Lydiard is the main reason i have gone from a 430 high school miler (as a junior) to a 342 1500 runner. I read his book, running to the top, when i was a junior in high school. For some reason it just clicked in my head. I began running mileage with a hill phase starting that fall.
As far as i am concerned, Lydiard's system is the ONLY way to fully reach your potential. I can say without a doubt that i will realize my potential using lydiard.
Since then i have used Lydiards teachings, with some help from kellogg and rojo, to consistently improve. This man is my hero. I only wish i got to see him before he passed. After i heard i missed him at NCAA's i was so pissed. May he rest in peace.