re: Good mile time for a kid

Not sure why my post has 8 dislikes?

Is it controversial to say that hard work is more important than natural talent?
Or that any reasonably healthly kid can do good? (After a couple years of quality training)

Or that getting a good coach at the age the parent wishes to begin training(should the kid have the desire to train)?

Or that training year round is key? (Of course following standard phases of training with planned recovery periods)

None of this seems controversial to me?

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Natural talent isn’t as important in distance running. Any reasonably healthy kid can pick it up young and do good. Success is far more dependent on training. If he wants to compete in distance running, make sure he has a good coach and start him training at the age you feel appropriate. Year round consistent training is key.

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