They're very tenacious. They're dedicated. Once a woman decides she's going to do something, she'll probably stick to it. The only problem with women is if there's anything wrong with them, they won't tell you. They'll get out there and run on one leg. They don't moan and groan like a lot of men do.
Arthur LydiardThe idea that you can't lose contact with the leaders has cut more throats than it has saved.
Arthur LydiardThey have a word in Finnish called sisu, which basically means guts. Itโs the strongest word in the Finnish language. You tell a Finn he doesnโt have sisu, thatโs like spitting in his face.
Arthur LydiardEncourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics. Don't force them to run too much competition.
Arthur LydiardAthletes 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.
Arthur LydiardI have a saying 'train, don't strain.' The Americans have the saying 'no pain, no gain' and that's why they have no distance running champions. They get down to the track with a stopwatch and flog their guts out thinking that it'll make them a champion, but they'll never make a champion that way.
Arthur Lydiard