I’ve run a lot of miles over the years, some fast and some not so fast. I’ve won some big races and I’ve had some big disappointments, but I enjoy the freedom of running and the challenge of training and competition as much now as when I first started back in high school.
About Alberto Salazar
Alberto Salazaris an American former track coach and long-distance runner. Born in Cuba, Salazar immigrated to the United States as a child with his family, living in Connecticut and then in Wayland, Massachusetts, where Salazar competed in track and field in high school.
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If you want to achieve a high goal, you’re going to have to take some chances.
American long-distance running coach, long-distance runner born in Cuba
I’ve run a lot of miles over the years, some fast and some not so fast. I’ve won some big races and I’ve had some big disappointments, but I enjoy the freedom of running and the challenge of training and competition as much now as when I first started back in high school.
American long-distance running coach, long-distance runner born in Cuba
We may train or peek for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport.
American long-distance running coach, long-distance runner born in Cuba
An athlete who tells you the training is always easy and always fun simply hasn’t been there. Goals can be elusive which makes the difficult journey all the more rewarding.
American long-distance running coach, long-distance runner born in Cuba
Early in my career I was accused of being overconfident and even cocky, but I really was confident that I had done the training and didn’t see any other reason to say otherwise.
American long-distance running coach, long-distance runner born in Cuba