Grete Waitz
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Quotes by Grete Waitz
11 quotes“The wall is a figment of the imagination. Push through it and you'll find it was never there.”
the-wallMarathon Training and Racing Philosophy
“The marathon is a unique event. It tests not only the runner's physical ability but also their mental fortitude, their ability to push through pain and doubt.”
mental-toughnessInterview with Runner's World, 1980s
“The wall is a physical and mental barrier that every marathoner must face. Once you've broken through it, you know you can do anything.”
the-wallInterview, Marathon running literature
“The starting line is where dreams begin. The finish line is where they're proven.”
starting-lineRunning for Women and interviews
“The marathon doesn't begin until mile 20. That's when the real race starts.”
the-wallRunning My Life
“The starting line of the marathon is the hardest place to be. You're about to suffer for hours.”
starting-lineMy Life as a Marathon Runner
“I've learned that the marathon is really 20 miles of running followed by 10 kilometers of mind over matter.”
the-wallRunning Your Best Race
“The wall is there, and all runners will hit it. But with the right preparation, you can go through it, not into it.”
the-wallInterview, Marathon & Beyond
“The wall is just a state of mind. You hit it when you stop believing you can finish.”
the-wallMarathon: The Ultimate Training Guide
“The marathon taught me that pain is temporary, but the memory of crossing that finish line is forever.”
finish-lineMarathon running interviews and philosophy
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