Lin's training at Hsihu was tough. The run they did most often was around Waishuanghsi through the Tzuchiang Tunnel. There were verdant mountains and impressive villas along the route to look at, but coach Tsai Hsiang-chih would ride behind them on a motorcycle--one hand on the accelerator, and the other holding a rattan cane to hit stragglers with!
西湖工商的長跑訓練讓林義傑吃盡苦頭，當時最常開出的課程是「繞著外雙溪、穿過自強隧道」，這段路程不在於可以欣賞油綠山色或「翠山莊」等豪宅，而是教練蔡尚智會騎著摩托車押後 — — 一手催油門、一手拿藤條追打落單的隊員！