Originally Posted by Mellow Johnny
1. Distance: The ability to average 27-32 miles per hour over 210+ km.
2. Terrain: The ability to maintain their average speed regardless of changes in vertical.
3. Recovery: The ability to do it day in and day out.
I'm thinking Yup. #2 being an important one, as that's where strength and power/weight come into play.
Originally Posted by Mellow Johnny
You all probably run a 4.3 40 too, but only on a hand timer!
I was an average sprinter in high school and ran 4.4s [duck]