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Lead Stories: Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Quote of the Day: 3/17/08

Posted March 17th, 2008 at 8:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“Other people may not have high expectations of me, but I have high expectations for myself.”

- Shannon Miller, 7-time Olympic medal winning gymnast

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FINISH STRONG with TFS’s collection of famous quotes!

Posted September 14th, 2007 at 7:06 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes, Special Features, Famous Quotes

From Jesse Owens to Dr. George Sheehan … from Steve Prefontaine to Sir Roger Banister … from ancient philosophers to runners just like you …

The Final Sprint has accumulated the most comprehensive anthology of motivational quotes to help you FINISH STRONG!

Pick out your favorites and read them before a big race or even choose one as your training credo!

Have one you want us to add?

No problem; just send an email to thefinalsprint@gmail.com!

Start Here . . . Finish Strong!
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Quote of the Day: 6/25/07

Posted June 25th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“Ultimately, you just need to enjoy it and have fun with it. The best advice I got – that really was beneficial to me – was to take it slow. Walk through the water stops – make sure you take something to drink and stay hydrated. I think the mental part of the marathon – just like in gymnastics – is the most important and sometimes challenging part.”

- Shannon Miller, seven-time Olympic medal winning gymnast’s advice for other marathon rookies

(Quote taken from TheFinalSprint.com’s interview with Shannon after she ran her first marathon at the 2006 ING New York City Marathon).

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Quote of the Day: 5/27/07

Posted May 27th, 2007 at 6:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Motivation, Famous Quotes

“Other people may not have high expectations of me, but I have high expectations for myself.”

- Shannon Miller, seven-time Olympic medal winning gymnast (and marathon runner!)

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TFS Interview: Olympic medalist Shannon Miller talks about running 26.2

Posted November 13th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Interviews

Only a week removed from her final gymnastics performance, Shannon Miller completed her very first marathon; running all 26.2 miles at the 2006 ING New York City Marathon. The seven-time Olympic medalist had confessed to being quite nervous when I spoke to her two days before the race at Tavern on the Green. However, when it came time to perform, Shannon, as per usual, rose to the occasion.

Shannon and I spoke again a few days after the race and she reflected on her experience in NYC and life after gymnastics:

1. So you did it! You ran your first marathon! How was it and how do you feel now?

It was amazing. It was just so weird you know, because I finished and felt great. I really felt good throughout the entire marathon. My legs were a little sore, but nothing horrible. I had heard all these horror stories about blisters and cramps. I didn’t have any of that, but after my excitement wore off a bit and some time had passed after I crossed the finish line – I really started to feel it. My ankles, everything, haha. But that’s OK - I had such a good time. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shannon Miller, Ed Viesturs among the celebrity athletes that completed today’s New York Marathon

Posted November 5th, 2006 at 7:27 PM by Martha Jones

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

Believe it or not, there were actually celebrity athletes other than Lance Armstrong who competed in the 2006 ING New York City Marathon.

The amateur runners in this year’s race who have competed professionally in other sport included: the 7-time Olympic medal winning gymnast, and Ed Viesturs, one of the world’s premier high-altitude mountain climbers.

It seems as if Miller listened to the advice she was given by our Editor-in-Chief, as she successfully completed the marathon in 4:17:33. Read the rest of this entry »

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Olympic medalist Shannon Miller to run the NYC Marathon

Posted November 4th, 2006 at 1:00 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

It turns out that Lance Armstrong is NOT the only celebrity athlete to give marathon running a try this weekend. Shannon Miller, the iconic Olympic gymnast, will also be giving 26.2 her best shot at Sunday’s ING New York City Marathon.

Arguably the most decorated American gymnast in history, Miller won 7 Olympic medals and five individual Word Championships.

Now 29-years old (and still adorable), Miller decided only a few weeks ago to run the world-famous marathon. Although she told me she has stayed very active since retiring form professional gymnastics, she has done only limited training for the marathon itself. Miller will be running with the Team for Kids, a Road Runners Foundation initiative that raises money for youth fitness programs. Read the rest of this entry »

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