We may train or peak for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport.

- Alberto Salazar

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 th…

- Alberto Salazar

I'd rather run a gutsy race, pushing all the way and lose, than run a conservative race only for a win.

- Alberto Salazar

I had as many doubts as anyone else. Standing on the starting line, we're all cowards.

- Alberto Salazar

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 ot…

- Alberto Salazar

If you want to achieve a high goal, you're going to have to take some chances.

- Alberto Salazar

I run four miles most days, at about 8:00 to 8:15 pace. It's totally relaxed.

- Alberto Salazar

I like the marathon because it's one race where you can find out who's really the toughest. On the track, sometimes a guy can just pull away, and you…

- Alberto Salazar

I've found that my athletes run their best races after about 10 weeks of intense training.

- Alberto Salazar