It’s very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit.
George Sheehan
Why aren’t you signed up for the 401K? …I’d never be able to run that far.
Scott Adams, Dilbert (4/2/01)
You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can’t know what’s coming.
Frank Shorter
If one can stick to the training throughout the many long years, then will power is no longer a problem. It’s raining? That doesn’t matter. I am tired? That’s besides the point. It’s simply that I just have to.
Emil Zatopek
Man Trains For Marathon While Eating McDonald’s-Only Diet – The Consumerist
Don’t recommend this, but thought it was interesting. Thanks John & Jeff for sending me this link.
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