Speed Workouts Quotes

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.

Time means a great deal to every runner. It means everything to me, because most days miles don't count; only minutes do.

You must be fast enough - you must have endurance. So you run fast for speed and repeat it many times for endurance.

Long runs improve your endurance but shorter intervals improve your speed. They are mutually beneficial for a distance runner. If you do 5k runs it will help your marathon.

I've always felt that long, slow distance produces long, slow runners.

Let's face it: I am not a professional runner.

I used to run 800 metres for the school.

They trained mostly by time periods, checking their pace for known distance only on special occasions.

I still do intense interval training. I like miles and quarters best. In races I can set my mind, and I believe I could break 2:20 again.

But I plan on dedicating specific training to track this winter for the next racing season.

Running is my bedrock activity.

I run year-round and then ramp up my training for a race a few months before.

Obviously, when you're doing fitness work at a club all week and every week, it's all about specific drills for what you need to do on the pitch. So I'd be doing a different drill to the centre-midfielders. It's all specifically tailored for me. For example, my drills are high speed. It's all about trying to break the line with a sharp sprint.

My favorite off-mountain workout is the long run. It's great for building endurance and strength.