I had on my team a girl who at age twelve just missed the world mile record for her age group. But at 20 she just couldn't run.
Gerry LindgrenKids are afraid that if they race too fast they will get tired. Way too much fear and way too little COURAGE.
Gerry LindgrenBased on my experience; I would develop fast speed before anything else. Get your young runners so they can run and teach them speed.
Gerry Lindgren