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“Speedwork is terribly overrated! I remember talking to runners after distance races and someone is sure to say they were able to run fast off base work with no speed work at all. The truth is speedwork doesn't work. Lots of miles, and then fast miles gets you there much quicker than speed work.”

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Gerry Lindgren, born on March 9, 1946, is an enigmatic figure with an unknown profession and identity. more

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