Olympic gold: a runner's life and times
A source page for quotes linked to Frank Shorter.
“Be willing to move forward and find out what happens next.”
“Right now, after having had back surgery, I am finally back to running again.”
“In other words we have marketed our way into this health crisis.”
“You don't run 26 miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secret recipe.”
“I want my time spent running to serve as a reward.”
“Running with others can help get you out when you might otherwise blow it off.”
“You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming.”
“I plan to be running as long as I can and have no plans to stop.”
“I admire runners older than I - they are now my heroes. I want to be like them as I grow older.”
“There's always the feeling of getting stronger. I think that's what keeps me going.”
“Intervals and other types of speed work are essential to improve running speed.”
“My goal has always been to slow down as slowly as possible. It's as simple as that.”