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Lead Stories: Friday, December 5, 2008

Quote of the Day: 10/25/07

Posted October 25th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

When I came to New York in 1978, I was a full-time school teacher and track runner, and determined to retire from competitive running. But winning the New York City Marathon kept me running for another decade.
- Grete Waitz

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Quote of the Day: 10/23/07

Posted October 23rd, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“I just run as hard as I can for 20 miles, and then race.”

- Steve Jones (when asked about his race plan, after he had won the Chicago Marathon in the then world’s best time)

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Quote of the Day: 10/22/07

Posted October 22nd, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“Anyone can run 20 miles. It’s the next six that count.”

- Barry Magee, Olympic marathon bronze medalist

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Quote of the Day: 10/21/07

Posted October 21st, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Jeanie Rebb

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“A marathon is like life with its ups and downs, but once you’ve done it you feel that you can do anything.”

- Unknown

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