Competing Quote by Oscar Pistorius
“When you're competing, you don't have the choice of what the weather will be like. It really doesn't affect me. I ran one of my fastest times in the New York Diamond League meeting last year. It was raining pretty hard then.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Post‑race interview, New York Diamond League, 2015
External conditions like weather shouldn't limit performance if preparation is solid.
In simple terms: Weather doesn't dictate success if you're prepared.
Key Takeaway
Focus on preparation, not conditions.
Themes
sports
resilience
mindset
Mood
determined
confident
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- track_and_field
- marathon_training
- competition
- adverse_weather
Key Concepts
psychology_of_performance
adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you mentally handle unexpected weather?
- What training adjustments help in rain?
A Different Perspective
Even with preparation, extreme conditions can still pose risks.
