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

— Emil Zátopek

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It is not gymnastics or ice skating, you know.

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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