He knew I would be a fast runner that's why he started coaching me.

CNN: Tiny town that breeds Olympic champions

Being a powerful, fast runner opens up big opportunities.

WSJ: Of Feathers, Showgirls and Biology

Granderson, who will be 32 by opening day, has been a fast straight-line runner who uses his speed to chase down balls, but who sometimes makes imperfect reads off the bat.

WSJ: In the Center of Yankee Change

When a runner goes out fast, it forces the rest of the field to match his pace for fear of falling behind, or else trust that he will blow up down the road and be easily catchable.

WSJ: Menu

And there was a further blow for the English rider when Backbord, his ride in the last race, was declared a non-runner because of the fast ground.

BBC: Seb Sanders

On consecutive possessions early in the second half, the point guard hit a one-handed runner, sank a 3-pointer and fed Durand Scott for a fast-break layup and a 49-28 lead.

NPR: Larkin Leads No. 5 Miami Past Virginia Tech 76-58