When you have good runners, you always run fast. That's the motivation for me. But I have room to improve in my technique and in the start.
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If you want to be a successful runner, you have to consider everything. It's no good just thinking about endurance and not to develop fine speed.
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.
Even for runners who never make the transition to more sophisticated workouts, easing into speedwork will lead to more enjoyable running.
Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.
Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.
These days, I am the most boring, methodical runner. I always do the same three- to five-mile loop near my home every evening. I hardly ever miss a day. On the weekends, I might go longer or add in weights.
Intervals and other types of speed work are essential to improve running speed.
I've always liked to run. I did it from a conditioning standpoint, you know. I really enjoyed running, and I do it to stay in shape.
As I've been able to once again gain the benefits of speed work, I'm enjoying my running more and more.
I never plan to run at a certain pace. All my career my motto has been 'no limits.' I don't try to run with a set time in mind, sticking to set splits, because what happens if you're ahead of your splits - are you going to slow down?
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