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“May is a very early time in the year and the weather is usually bad. You cannot run a fast mile race if there is a strong wind, because it makes your running uneven.” quote by Roger Bannister
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“May is a very early time in the year and the weather is usually bad. You cannot run a fast mile race if there is a strong wind, because it makes your running uneven.”

Roger Bannister

About This Quote

Source Interview: Sports Illustrated, 1954

Early May often brings poor weather, making fast mile races difficult due to wind.

In simple terms: Windy May hampers mile races.

Key Takeaway

Plan for weather conditions.

Themes

weather training performance

Mood

pragmatic realistic

Type

advice technical

When to use this quote

  • track meets
  • marathon training
  • outdoor events

Key Concepts

environmental impact athletic preparation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do athletes adapt to adverse conditions?
  • What training adjustments help?
A Different Perspective

Wind can be mitigated with strategy, not eliminated.

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