Born Quote by Mark Cavendish
“When I was younger, I didn't really train for the sprint - I trained to get over the mountains. I have to train it now I'm getting older. But the sprint is more born, rather than made.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cycling Weekly, 2020
Early training focused on endurance, now he must adapt to sprinting as age changes.
In simple terms: He trained for endurance, now needs sprint speed.
Key Takeaway
Adapt training to age.
Themes
sports
aging
adaptation
Mood
determined
realistic
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- competitive cycling
- personal fitness
- training plans
Key Concepts
physiology
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can older athletes maintain speed?
- What training methods offset aging effects?
A Different Perspective
Age‑related decline may restrict sprint potential.
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