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.

Arthur Lydiard
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When you are training for a competition or a game, it is important to enjoy the process. You are doing this for the reason that you want to have fun. When you are enjoying yourself, your mind will be stronger. As your mind gets stronger, so does your body. This will help you to win the race or game that you are training for.

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