"The television reports gave me my first inkling……" — Chrissie Wellington
"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 place for all. We have that choice. One thing's for sure, though - if we do nothing, it will be a given."
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18 Quotes by Chrissie Wellington
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There's an importance of keeping an open mind. The brain is programmed to protect us, and that can mean imposing…
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There is a special mystique about the marathon, for example, because of its length-but that's just the bit you do…
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Pick your battles, and accept yourself for who you are.
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When things are tough, you get tougher.
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Some sessions are stars and some sessions are stones, but in the end they are all rocks and we build…
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The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You…
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No one should ever be afraid of failing; it’s being afraid to give it your all in trying that I…
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Hard work and an open mind - it's the only way to realize the potential that is inside every one…
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It's when the discomfort strikes that they realize a strong mind is the most powerful weapon of all.
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It's not records I chase, it's self-improvement. And that cannot be done by taking it easy.
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I run to feel complete, to feel alive, to feel happy, and to feel free. I run to visit beautiful…
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If we let our head drop, our heart drops with it. Keep your head up, and your body is capable…
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