--- title: "9 Had Quotes By Summer Sanders" description: "9 Had quotes by Summer Sanders. Plus more from Summer Sanders and more Had sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/summer-sanders-7995_air_i-grew-up-in-northern-california-where-i_646012.png" --- > [I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-grew-up-in-northern-california-where-it-was-consistently-in-the/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d8e/summer-sanders-7995_air_i-grew-up-in-northern-california-where-i_646012.png) > [A lot of my struggles with nutrition date back to my swimming days. I was a super-skinny young girl who would go…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/a-lot-of-my-struggles-with-nutrition-date-back-to-my-swimming-days-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/510/summer-sanders-7995_about_a-lot-of-my-struggles-with-nutrition-dat_2175205.jpg) > [When I started running, the pain barrier was very familiar to me, and I had no problem pushing beyond the pain. When…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/when-i-started-running-the-pain-barrier-was-very-familiar-to-me-and-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f16/summer-sanders-7995_barrier_when-i-started-running-the-pain-barrier_310009.png) > [I started swimming when I was four because my brother wanted to join a swim team, and I wanted to do what…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-started-swimming-when-i-was-four-because-my-brother-wanted-to-join/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f9e/summer-sanders-7995_because_i-started-swimming-when-i-was-four-becau_3185658.png) > [We had this thing at Stanford called the 'Campus Loop,' and then we had another run called 'The Dish,' and you'd run…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/we-had-this-thing-at-stanford-called-the-campus-loop-and-then-we-had/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37d/summer-sanders-7995_about_we-had-this-thing-at-stanford-called-the_1907097.png) > [I tried piano, acting, and a bunch of things. My family let me do what I wanted to do; they made sure…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-tried-piano-acting-and-a-bunch-of-things-my-family-let-me-do-what-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e1b/summer-sanders-7995_acting_i-tried-piano-acting-and-a-bunch-of-thin_2649010.png) > [I used to carbo load. But then I ran my first marathon, actually on a whim. All I could think of was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-used-to-carbo-load-but-then-i-ran-my-first-marathon-actually-on-a/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8ed/summer-sanders-7995_actually_i-used-to-carbo-load-but-then-i-ran-my-f_775599.png) > [My parents wanted us to be pool-safe, so I had lessons when I was 18 months old. I would like to share…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/my-parents-wanted-us-to-be-pool-safe-so-i-had-lessons-when-i-was-18/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/53c/summer-sanders-7995_backyard_my-parents-wanted-us-to-be-pool-safe-so_192966.png) > [For as long as I wanted to swim, I also wanted to do something on TV. My best friend in high school,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/for-as-long-as-i-wanted-to-swim-i-also-wanted-to-do-something-on-tv/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca9/summer-sanders-7995_also_for-as-long-as-i-wanted-to-swim-i-also-w_1962115.jpg) ## Other authors on Had ## More by Summer Sanders > [Sports have always been a huge part of my life and my conversations. It is a thrill and an honor to be a part…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/sports-have-always-been-a-huge-part-of-my-life-and-my-conversations/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [It's hard to go out and practice every single day, and you get really tired. But you have to believe in yourself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/it-s-hard-to-go-out-and-practice-every-single-day-and-you-get-really/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/to-be-a-champion-i-think-you-have-to-see-the-big-picture-it-s-not/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [My parents wanted us to be pool-safe, so I had lessons when I was 18 months old. I would like to share with all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/my-parents-wanted-us-to-be-pool-safe-so-i-had-lessons-when-i-was-18/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I don't care how much you're working out; when you go to put on that bikini, you're like, 'Oh no!'](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-don-t-care-how-much-you-re-working-out-when-you-go-to-put-on-that/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I first noticed my varicose veins when I was pregnant with my second child, and I'd always thought that it was something that affected…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-first-noticed-my-varicose-veins-when-i-was-pregnant-with-my-second/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [When I started running, the pain barrier was very familiar to me, and I had no problem pushing beyond the pain. When for your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/when-i-started-running-the-pain-barrier-was-very-familiar-to-me-and-i/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [Here's what I've learned about eating healthy when you're busy: It's all about preparation. Make your snacks on Sunday, and you will be good…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/here-s-what-i-ve-learned-about-eating-healthy-when-you-re-busy-it-s/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. It goes back to the lessons you learned as a kid. Start with a real breakfast; don't ever…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/nutrition-doesn-t-have-to-be-complicated-it-goes-back-to-the-lessons/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [It's not really about the competition. Your biggest challenge in a race is yourself. You're often racing against time. You're frequently running everything through…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/it-s-not-really-about-the-competition-your-biggest-challenge-in-a/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [The kids know what I'm doing when I exercise, and that's powerful. So don't just tell your kids to go play outside. Take a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/the-kids-know-what-i-m-doing-when-i-exercise-and-that-s-powerful-so/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-think-some-parents-fall-into-a-trap-teaching-their-kids-that/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > ['I Got a Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas - Reminds me of happy, fun times with my friends and makes me want to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-got-a-feeling-by-the-black-eyed-peas-reminds-me-of-happy-fun-times/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I missed the Olympic team in 1996 - missed making the team. I tried to make a comeback in my sport, and soon after…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-missed-the-olympic-team-in-1996-missed-making-the-team-i-tried-to/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) > [I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should have to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/summer-sanders/i-grew-up-in-northern-california-where-it-was-consistently-in-the/) [Summer Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/summer-sanders/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/had/summer-sanders/#itemlist", "name": "9 Had Quotes By Summer Sanders", "numberOfItems": 9, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. 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