They have a word in Finnish called sisu, which basically means guts. It’s the strongest word in the Finnish language. You tell a Finn he doesn’t have sisu, that’s like spitting in his face. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
There are champions everywhere. Every street's got them. All we need to do is train them properly. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
They're very tenacious. They're dedicated. Once a woman decides she's going to do something, she'll probably stick to it. The only problem with women… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
When aerobic running becomes a daily habit, strength and confidence follow. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't force them to run too much competition. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
The idea that you can't lose contact with the leaders has cut more throats than it has saved. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
I get more gratification out of getting some obese person who had a heart attack running around and enjoying life within a year. I… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
My most frequent admonition to athletes and coaches is: train, do not strain. — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
I have a saying 'train, don't strain.' The Americans have the saying 'no pain, no gain' and that's why they have no distance running… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
They have a word in Finnish called sisu, which basically means guts. It’s the strongest word in the Finnish language. You tell a Finn… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
No one will burn out doing aerobic running. It is too much anaerobic running, which the American scholastic athletic system tends to put young… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
If you want to be a successful runner, you have to consider everything. It's no good just thinking about endurance and not to develop… — Arthur Lydiard Copy Share Image
