that the common, nonathletic, couch potato doesn't understand is that most athletes (when compared to others in their position) can run as fast, jump as high, bench press the same amount, squat the same amount, etc etc etc. However, what can separate them from the pack, is their mental state or discipline and preparedness. Ones willingness to succeed and do what it takes to surpass and distance himself from other is not achieved by lifting weights. Now for you geniuses out there, I did not say this was the case every single 17ing time. I am just saying that this is the case more than often.