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It is not gymnastics or ice skating, you know.

— Emil Zátopek

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(regarding his lack of finesse)

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

I was not talented enough to run and smile at the same time.

Essentially, we distinguish ourselves from the rest. If you want to win something, run the 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.

Are you running out of breath? Go faster! (Life credo)

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