There is a special mystique about the marathon, for example, because of its length-but that's just the bit you do at the end of an Ironman — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
“But life is a lot more balanced and varied now. My competitive nature has softened, and my drive and determination are channelled into different pursuits. Projects like these books, my career with Parkrun, and being with friends and family—when we’re allowed—are now more important than setting sporting goals. I’ll always be active, but I no longer feel the need to… — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share
I have an addictive personality. Sport is my drug of choice these days. It's one of the best drugs there is. It keeps you fit and healthy, even if, in the case of ironman, it pushes your body to the limit. The word "addiction" comes with negative connotations, but it doesn't have to be a damaging impulse. It's all about… — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share
Just seize every opportunity you have, embrace every experience. Make a mark, for all the right reasons. — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
The television reports gave me my first inkling of a world beyond my own, a world that wasn't fair or equal, a world of poverty, war, disease and famine. But I also realized that this state of affairs wasn't necessarily a given, and that we have it in our power to make a difference, to make the world a better… — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share
No one should ever be afraid of failing; it's being afraid to give it your all in trying that I urge against. — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
If we let our head drop, our heart drops with it. Keep your head up, and your body is capable of amazing feats. — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You will remain the same… — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
I run to feel complete, to feel alive, to feel happy, and to feel free. I run to visit beautiful places, to overcome my… — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
It's not records I chase, it's self-improvement. And that cannot be done by taking it easy. — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share Image
“If you can't fly, run; if you can't run, walk; if you can't walk, crawl.-Martin Luther King” — Chrissie Wellington Copy Share
