Anxiety Quote by Gerry Lindgren

I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run

— Shannon Miller

I try to relax and enjoy it. I don't really get nervous, I get excited! I love training, but my main excitement comes from…

— Liam Tancock

For my career, I wouldn't go racing if I didn't enjoy it. I still need to have my say, and not just get put…

— Lando Norris

I couldn't disappoint people. I did not want to fail and exhaust myself, because I was the kind of runner who trained so little…

— Roger Bannister

I'm disappointed that I really haven't been able to race in a way that is reflective of the amount of work that I have…

— Ian Thorpe

I enjoy racing so much. Ever since I was 8 or 9, I trained every stroke, because it was the only way I could…

— Ryan Lochte

It definitely is very exciting running against professionals now. Many of the runners in my races have amazing resumes and a lot of experience,…

— Mary Cain

I raced supremely well. I felt I was as well fitted to do it as I had ever been, and as perhaps I might…

— Roger Bannister

Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out…

— Anonymous

I can say I'm a little scared of racing. It brings back memories, of course. But it's nothing I can't handle.

— J. R. Celski

I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.

— Valentino Rossi

There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a…

— Emil Zatopek