I Know How To Run Slow



“Why would I want to train slow? I already know how to run slow. I want to run fast! So I must train fast!” - Emil Zatopek

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  1. Great runner and pioneer. I wonder how fast he ran when piggy-backing his wife through the snow, wearing army boots?

    I'm the opposite - since learning how to run slow, my races have become faster.

    Hope you're feeling better for the half marathon.

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