American - Athlete | October 31, 1947 -
As I've been able to once again gain the benefits of speed work, I'm enjoying my running more and more.
Frank Shorter
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Being in school is the best place to be if you are an athlete because you can structure your own time.
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Experience has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually it passes and the flow returns. It's part of racing.
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Hills are speedwork in disguise.
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I also held several masters running titles.
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I think he had a wake-up call. It's a different kind of race, and I think maybe he didn't take it quite as seriously as he might have, but you can bet he learned a lot of lessons.
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I think it is that parents just don't kick their kids out the door as much as they used to. I think the demise of sandlot sports has had a lot to do with it.
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I think the secret of my light, quick, foot strike is related to the fact that I have fragile feet.
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I was actually going to law school in 1972.
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Intervals and other types of speed work are essential to improve running speed.
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It is just called Continuing Legal Education. You can go to lectures, you can even listen to tapes on airplanes - they want you to stay current. So you do have to stay current to maintain your license even if you are not practicing.
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It is not the time spent with the child at their activity that is going to produce the highest level athlete. It is in supporting the child in an organized activity - and Bill alluded to this - so the child can find what they truly like to do and let them go.
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