Race Quotes by Emil Zatopek

14 Race quotes by Emil Zatopek

Emil’s brief set still rings with the echo of a legendary endurance athlete, emphasizing the relentless spirit needed to outlast the field.

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A runner must run with dreams in his heart, not money in his pocket.

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My running was very simple; it was out of myself.

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If I run 100 meters 30 times, that is 3 kilometers and no longer a sprint.

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A runner must run with dreams in his heart.

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When I was young, I was too slow. I thought I must learn to run fast by practicing to run fast, so…

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There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is…

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You must be fast enough - you must have endurance. So you run fast for speed and repeat it many times for…

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If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.

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We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience…

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An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.

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I was unable to walk for a whole week after that, so much did the race take out of me. But it…

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I had started as an average athlete - a normal boy. It took me three years to win a race. I was…

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When I was young, I was too slow. I thought I must learn to run fast by practicing to run fast, so…

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One day the factory sports coach, who was very strict, pointed at four boys, including me, and ordered us to run in…

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Sri Chinmoy brings Heaven to me. He inspires everyone to be happy. He deserves the biggest gold medal.

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It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys.

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In my country, I am just a common man... a nobody.

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Try for a goal that's reasonable, then gradually raise it.

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