You must realize one thing. In every little village in the world there are great potential champions who only need motivation, development and good exercise evaluation.
Arthur LydiardRead
Athletes need to enjoy their training. They don't enjoy going down to the track with a coach making them do repetitions until they're exhausted. From enjoyment comes the will to win.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enjoyment in training fosters a stronger desire to succeed in competition.
This quote emphasizes the importance of athletes finding joy in their training routines rather than merely enduring them. Arthur Lydiard suggests that when athletes enjoy the process of training, they develop a greater motivation and desire to perform well in competitive situations, encouraging a positive mindset towards their sport.
Themes
TrainingEnjoymentMotivationSuccessAthletes
In practice
Example use cases
A coach can inspire their team by reminding them of the importance of enjoying the training process.
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