Race Quote by Gerry Lindgren
“Based on my experience; I would develop fast speed before anything else. Get your young runners so they can run and teach them speed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Runner’s World, 1972
Develop speed early; train young runners to run fast and teach them speed.
In simple terms: Focus on speed development for young athletes.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize speed training in early athletic development.
Themes
training
speed
youth sports
Mood
practical
directive
Type
coaching
educational
When to use this quote
- track meets
- school PE programs
- junior leagues
- speed drills
Key Concepts
physiology of sprinting
coaching methods
motor learning
Questions to Reflect On
- When should endurance be introduced?
- How to balance speed and injury prevention?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on speed may neglect endurance or technique.
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