Grete Waitz quotes

Grete Waitz was a Norwegian long-distance runner and one of the greatest female marathoners in history. She won the New York City Marathon a record nine times and earned a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics. She inspired generations of athletes and remains an icon in women's sports. Here are 12 of her quotes:

I am a private person and that has always been my personality.

Grete Waitz

I am living in Norway, where I am under the care of the best cancer doctor in Norway and I can be closer to my family.

Grete Waitz

One day you are happy and laughing and the next you are crying.

Grete Waitz

I am about to get involved with the biggest cancer hospital in Norway. They are building a fitness center to work with patients. I will be a consultant.

Grete Waitz

You go into the disease as one person and come out of it as a different person. It has changed my perspective on everything. Things that used to upset me no longer do.

Grete Waitz

The worst injury I ever had was a stress fracture from running.

Grete Waitz

What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself.

Grete Waitz

Every day I spend time on the treadmill. I am walking faster, stronger and harder than I was two months ago.

Grete Waitz

For a couple of days after chemotherapy, food tastes really bland, even the best foods. I haven't been sick, but have been a little tired. I haven't lost any weight.

Grete Waitz

Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.

Grete Waitz