This is the best "why" i've ever heard. Andy talks about what it's like to "take orders" from a veteran who had a goal to ensure he finished Vol State - and he did. You can learn a lot just from listening to this call.
You can find out more about Andy's ventures as an RD at A1 Ultra Events – Premier FloridaTrail Running Races
Or at Florida's Premier Trail Running | TampaRaces | Tampa, FL