A Quote by Frank Shorter

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.

Frank Shorter

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Frank Shorter
American - Athlete
Born: October 31, 1947

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