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“If I am running 100 yards, I should be cut. Because then I am getting beat. I do not need to be doing that. I need to be running 20, 30, 40 yards as fast as I can over and over and over at optimal energy and efficiency and speed.” quote by Eric Weddle
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“If I am running 100 yards, I should be cut. Because then I am getting beat. I do not need to be doing that. I need to be running 20, 30, 40 yards as fast as I can over and over and over at optimal energy and efficiency and speed.”

Eric Weddle

About This Quote

Source Speech: Training camp interview, 2015 NFL season

He advocates short, repeated sprints for optimal speed and energy rather than a single long run.

In simple terms: Short, repeated effort is more efficient than one long effort.

Key Takeaway

Focus on high‑intensity intervals.

Themes

training efficiency performance strategy

Mood

determined focused motivational

Type

instructional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • football drills
  • fitness routines
  • coaching
  • athlete conditioning

Key Concepts

Energy systems interval training

Questions to Reflect On

  • What intervals best suit your goals?
  • How can you balance intensity and recovery?
A Different Perspective

May not suit all sports or fitness levels.

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