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Quote by Arthur Lydiard
Run far and not fast.
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“Run far and not fast” favors endurance over speed. It suggests that covering a greater distance matters more than moving quickly. The advice is to keep going at a manageable pace rather than using all your energy at once.
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- World Athletics (IAAF), New Studies in Athletics interview
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- Official Statement
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