The injured runner is like a recent amputee victim, continually forgetting that the limb isn't there, crestfallen at each realization. What we need more than anything is a suitable prosthetic and an attitude adjustment. — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share Image
When you recognize that failing doesn't make you a failure, you give yourself permission to try all sorts of things. — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
I decided to make the life I want, and put energy into what moves me, and not rely on anyone for approval of my… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
Sometimes we push ourselves. We take a workout and we use it as a way to crack open our shell, let the pain rush… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
The injured runner is like a recent amputee victim, continually forgetting that the limb isn't there, crestfallen at each realization. What we need more… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
Success has a very narrow definition in professional athletics: medals and records, and pursuit of anything outside of that is looked down upon. — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
“She must have known what she planned to do, the risk she was going to take. 'Where did that calm come from?' I had… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
Fear is gradually replaced by excitement and a simple desire to see what you can do on the day. — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
I’ll never forget the first time I ran with a group of Kenyan women in 2004... The first mile was way slower than my… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
I learned a long time ago that the last thing any woman should be thinking about is being 'skinny' or 'thin.' To me, those… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
I may not be the lithest, the most talented, or have the fastest time in the field, but I have passion and courage, and… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
My sport has transformed my body to be powerful for a specific task over years of training and competition. The more tuned for competition… — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
We can't expect to effectively move forward with half the population carrying sandbags. — Lauren Fleshman Copy Share
