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“after you’ve been running for several years and begin to shave seconds instead of minutes off your PRs, or if you start to slip backward, it is time to turn to speedwork.” quote by Hal Higdon
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““after you’ve been running for several years and begin to shave seconds instead of minutes off your PRs, or if you start to slip backward, it is time to turn to speedwork.””

Hal Higdon

About This Quote

When performance plateaus, shifting focus to speedwork can break through stagnation and improve results.

In simple terms: Switch to speedwork when progress stalls.

Key Takeaway

Add speedwork to overcome plateaus.

Themes

training performance speedwork plateau improvement

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

sports fitness

When to use this quote

  • running training
  • cycling
  • swimming
  • fitness coaching

Key Concepts

exercise physiology goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signals indicate a performance plateau?
  • How can speedwork be safely incorporated?
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