Grete Waitz Quotes - Page 2

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• The worst injury I ever had was a stress fracture from running.

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  Running, Stress, Injury

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• Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.

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  Cancer, Believe, Inspiration

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• What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself.

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  Inspiration, Goal, Setting Goals

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• I am living in Norway, where I am under the care of the best cancer doctor in Norway and I can be closer to my family.

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  Cancer, Doctors, Survivor

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• For a couple of days after chemotherapy, food tastes really bland, even the best foods. I haven't been sick, but have been a little tired. I haven't lost any weight.

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  Couple, Tired, Sick

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• I'll never do that again!

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  Running

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• I tried to keep it secret, but the story got into the newspapers. It was more difficult for my family, who couldn't understand why the media wouldn't leave me in peace.

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  Peace, Hypnosis, Media

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• Contrary to a common myth, while there are general guidelines, there is no exact 'right' way to run ... I am amazed by the many ways people move forward.

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  Inspirational, Running, Moving

  Grete Waitz, Gloria Averbuch (2015). “Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish Line”, p.115, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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• Every day I spend time on the treadmill. I am walking faster, stronger and harder than I was two months ago.

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  Two, Stronger, Months

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• When I came to New York in 1978, I was a full-time school teacher and track runner, and determined to retire from competitive running. But winning the New York City Marathon kept me running for another decade.

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  Running, Teacher, New York

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• I am about to get involved with the biggest cancer hospital in Norway. They are building a fitness center to work with patients. I will be a consultant.

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  Fitness, Cancer, Survivor

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