The real competition is against the little voice inside you that wants to quit — George A. Sheehan Copy Share Image
No negative thoughts cross my mind on race day. When I look into their eyes, I know I'm going to beat them. — Danny Harris Copy Share Image
I like to keep my hair and makeup routines easy and simple on race days. — Oksana Masters Copy Share Image
The best pace is a suicide pace, and today looks like a good day to die. — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
Make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
I'd take winning the championship over winning a Chase race any day of the week. — Kyle Busch Copy Share Image
Thanks to the race-day adrenaline rush, any pace will feel easier than normal. So make a conscious effort to hold back in… — Lorraine Moller Copy Share Image
The racing is no different if it is day or night except you see the lights and the sparks. You run the… — Ken Schrader Copy Share Image
When you put yourself on the line in a race and expose yourself to the unknown, you learn things about yourself that… — Doris Brown Heritage Copy Share Image
When I was 15, I had lucky underwear. When that failed, I had a lucky hairdo, then a lucky race number, even… — Margaret Groos Copy Share Image
I'm not too afraid of much but I do fear not being able to race some day. I can imagine it would… — Earl Bamber Copy Share Image
I race six events. I specialise in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle, and it's not impossible, but it is hard to be… — Sophie Pascoe Copy Share Image
Nutrition can make or break you on race day. It's not something you leave to chance. If you don't plan for it… — Sean Price Copy Share Image
When you win a race your on top that day, so take it for what its worth, have a good time and… — Bobby Allison Copy Share Image
I'm sorry for losing my temper following the race, but after a day or two of looking back at the race it's… — Robby Gordon Copy Share Image
I love watching the N.Y.C. Marathon - it might even be the best day of the year. I'm already in a true… — Stephanie Ruhle Copy Share Image
I had a lot of respect for what my dad did and the success that he had. I wanted to give it… — Chase Elliott Copy Share Image
I wouldn't eat a 1,000-calorie bowl of spaghetti for dinner, but I've always loved pasta and think it's a good addition to… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
You know, sometimes the little victories that I have throughout the season are not necessarily obvious on the track. Maybe they're another… — Danica Patrick Copy Share Image
There's only one thing I love more than race day: the morning after! The morning after the Marathon, New York catches running… — Stephanie Ruhle Copy Share Image
There are too many people on horseback today trying to prove themselves, trying to prepare, trying to get faster. They haven't discovered… — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
“Step my step, mile by mile. These were my medals and I had worked hard for each and every one of them… — Jill Grunenwald Copy Share Image
“Biting her lip to stop her chin from quivering, Alexandra raised her eyes to his. "I think," she whispered, trying to smile,… — Judith McNaught Copy Share Image
It's amazing how the same pace in practice can feel so much harder than on race day. Stay confident. Trust the process. — Sara Hall Copy Share Image
There is no pressure on me, I can take a lot of risks in the coming weeks. I feel free to ski… — Hermann Maier Copy Share Image
Chapel services on race day have a calming effect. It's a nice time for us to worship and try to get the… — Matt Kenseth Copy Share Image
I think for me I've always loved being in the water and I love training and I love being at the pool… — Stephanie Rice Copy Share Image
