What Makes an Elite Runner? | Active.com
Have you wondered what it would be like to be a world-class runner? Well, here are some of the factors:
Shoes: Most elite runners have a shoe sponsorship from a major brand. The tendency is to replace the shoes before they become worn out. With a weekly mileage of 100 miles a week, the average shoe will last two to four weeks—less when the shoe is used for speed training.
Training Days Per Week: Seven days a week. Unfortunately, even when injured, many elite runners go into denial and keep pushing—aggravating the problem.
Hours Per Week: Top runners commit to about 10 hours of actual running each week. When you factor in driving to the track, warm-up, warm-down, recovery, and dressing—add another 15 to 20 hours. Treating an injury (which is common) can add another four to 10 hours.
Great reminder here. I know that it was targeted for distance runners and not sprinters but I believe that we EveryDay Sprinters could learnmuch from this list and be better prepared to be "world class" -- even if it's in our own minds. :)
