Dathan Ritzenhein

(1982) Athletics Competitor

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Dathan Ritzenhein is an athletics competitor.

Quick Facts About Dathan Ritzenhein

Born: December 30, 1982
Profession: Athletics Competitor

About Dathan Ritzenhein

Dathan James Ritzenhein is a retired American long-distance runner, and current head coach of the On Athletics Club (OAC). He held the American record in the 5,000 metres (12:56.27) from 2009 to 2010, until it was broken by Bernard Lagat.

Quotes by Dathan Ritzenhein

The marathon has so many elements to prepare for. I think that is one reason I always want to come back for…

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Capable

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My goal is to beat yours.

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Beats

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For me, the hardest part of an injury is watching the races go by that I had hoped to compete in. The…

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Accomplishment

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That's what sometimes separates people who always run and always train and people who maybe move on in life and do something…

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Forever

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I race to win. That's the point.

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Inspirational

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It could all end tomorrow, so enjoy what you have and never take it for granted. And never forget to take an…

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Easy

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I'm trying to take a positive out the disappointment, but I'm also trying to do what's best for my career as well.

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Athlete

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Then there is just running - I love it. I would go out and just run a 30-mile trail run if it…

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Crap

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Dont worry about people telling you to stop doing too much and that you will burn out. Burning out is mental, and…

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Burn out

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