Athlete Quote by Carl Lewis

Twenty seconds before a race, there's absolute focus. The key thing is to achieve relaxation, but at the same to have absolute total control.…

— Cathy Freeman

Mentally, my key is just focusing on the little things I need to do in a race, whether that's tempo, turn entry, start speed,…

— Shani Davis

I am always nervous before the start of a race. It helps me to say to myself to try my very best. That is…

— Dean Karnazes

How you run the race - your planning, preparation, practice, and performance - counts for everything. Winning or losing is a by-product, and aftereffect,…

— John Wooden

The way to win the race is not to trip somebody else. Simply have more energy. You will not only have a greater chance…

— Frederick Lenz

One of my key mental fitness tips is to make sure you are aware of your target and develop a strategy - a routine…

— Nino Schurter

I've learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to…

— Usain Bolt

My biggest concern during a race is getting bored. The biggest thing I have to combat is falling asleep while going around and around.

— Mario Andretti

From what I've learned I need to do, is let everything else go and focus on finishing the race and having fun.

— Bubba Wallace

Run your own race at an even pace. Consider the course, the temperature, the weather, and most importantly, your current level of fitness.

— Marty Liquori

Practice being in the moment when you are running, whether you are on your own or in the race.

— Jennifer Carpenter

It depends what competition you are in. When you go to the big meets it's all about who touches in first. You've got to…

— Jazmin Carlin