"He's slashing arm action, hunched shoulders and tortured facial expressions, together with his experimental use of mid-race surges, made him a mystical presence with seemingly transcendent powers. He said,"I already know how to run slow. I want to learn how to run fast." Asked about his thrashing running style, he said, "I am not talented enough to run and smile at the same time." "

Found an article from a web and thought of sharing an extract with you guys. the runner's Zatopek by the way. whoever he is. but he shld be very well known to be put on the web. i have no idea why i'm putting this paragraph for you guys to read but...doesn't it sound very inspiring anyhow? it does to me.

tifft

[ `looked to the heavens for strength ]
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