Think Quotes by Summer Sanders

9 Think quotes by Summer Sanders

Summer Sanders translates athletic discipline into a handful of short musings about mental preparation. The collection is tiny but offers a quick pep‑talk for anyone needing a mental lift.

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I've been barefoot most of my life: either flip flops or barefoot on the pool deck. Although you'd think that would make…

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I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.

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I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should…

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Quite simply, my diet has and will always be everything in moderation. People look at Olympic athletes and think they must cut…

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If there's any indirect way I can motivate or inspire Olympic athletes... that is one of the greatest honors. Even Natalie Coughlin…

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I used to carbo load. But then I ran my first marathon, actually on a whim. All I could think of was…

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When I was training for the Chicago Marathon, I would eat a cup of cereal after an 18-mile long run, and then…

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A lot of my struggles with nutrition date back to my swimming days. I was a super-skinny young girl who would go…

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My healthiest habit is eating a healthy breakfast every morning. I never miss breakfast. As a busy mom, there will be days…

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Sports have always been a huge part of my life and my conversations. It is a thrill and an honor to be a part…

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It's hard to go out and practice every single day, and you get really tired. But you have to believe in yourself.

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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…

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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…

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I don't care how much you're working out; when you go to put on that bikini, you're like, 'Oh no!'

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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…

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When I started running, the pain barrier was very familiar to me, and I had no problem pushing beyond the pain. When for your…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.

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'I Got a Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas - Reminds me of happy, fun times with my friends and makes me want to…

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I missed the Olympic team in 1996 - missed making the team. I tried to make a comeback in my sport, and soon after…

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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…

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