There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a tremendous relief in a race. Emil Zatopek advantagebadcondition Change image and share on social
Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater. Emil Zatopek friendshipgreatvictory Change image and share on social
What has passed is already finished with. What I find more interesting is what is still to come. Emil Zatopek findfinishinterest Change image and share on social
My running was very simple; it was out of myself. Emil Zatopek runsimple Change image and share on social
If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon. Emil Zatopek experiencelifemarathon Change image and share on social
When I was young, I was too slow. I thought I must learn to run fast by practicing to run fast, so I ran 100 meters fast 20 times. Then I came back, slow, slow, slow. Emil Zatopek backfastlearn Change image and share on social
It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys. Emil Zatopek borderboyman Change image and share on social
We are different, in essence, from other men. If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon. Emil Zatopek essenceexperienceman Change image and share on social
You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your aim too high and don't fulfill it, then your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it. Emil Zatopek aimbitternessclimb share on social