If one can stick to the training throughout the many long years, then will power is no longer a problem. Its raining? That doesnt matter. I am tired? Thats besides the point. Its simply that I just have to. – Emil Zatopek
Its at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys. – Emil Zatopek
The athlete of today is not an athlete alone. Hes the center of a team – doctors, scientists, coaches, agents and so on. – Emil Zatopek
Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater. – Emil Zatopek
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
If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon. – Emil Zatopek
A runner must run with dreams in his heart, not money in his pocket. – Emil Zatopek
An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head. – Emil Zatopek
