Frank Shorter Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“It is not the time spent with the child at their activity that is going to produce the highest level athlete. It is in supporting the child in an organized activity - and Bill alluded to this - so the child can find what they truly like to do and let them go.”

“The irony of that is, what makes it kind of ironic, is when you do become successful as a professional athlete in particular, a lot of the young children who are emulating these stars do have a different perspective.”

“The potential elite runner must realize that hard means hard, easy means easy and they must patiently seek out what combinations work for them. They have to learn to be persistent and patient with their training and racing.”

“Really, I think that going out and playing with your friends is kind of becoming a lost art, with the kids in the neighborhood.”

“Running with others can help get you out when you might otherwise blow it off.”

“Intervals and other types of speed work are essential to improve running speed.”

“There's obviously some validity to it. But I think it also points out that you obviously can do it on your own because people have been doing it long before they had the stuff.”

“When you are caring about your children perhaps you always have to remember at what point you can become over involved because of something you need rather than something the child needs.”

“I also held several masters running titles.”

“My goal is to break three hours in a marathon.”