Meb Keflezighi Quotes

• Like the marathon, life can sometimes be difficult, challenging and present obstacles, however if you believe in your dreams and never ever give up, things will turn out for the best.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Inspirational, Life, Running

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• But I also realize that winning doesn't always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Running, Mean, Winning

  Meb Keflezighi (2010). “Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream”, p.176, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• Most of us have enough areas in our lives where we have to meet others' expectations. Let your running be about your own hopes and dreams.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Running, Dream, Expectations

  Meb Keflezighi, Scott Douglas (2015). “Meb For Mortals: How to Run, Think, and Eat like a Champion Marathoner”, p.3, Rodale

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• Once you've committed yourself to something, pace yourself to the finish line.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Running, Pace, Lines

  Meb Keflezighi, Dick Patrick, Joan Benoit Samuelson (2010). “Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream”, p.5, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• Nobody said it's going to be easy. You have to dig into yourself. Think about your family. Think about the journey itself. THINK IN THE MOMENT.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Journey, Thinking, Moments

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• You know it's going to hurt, you know you are going to struggle, but you Have to work on your form, stay upright, the sooner you get there the sooner the pain is over.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Hurt, Pain, Struggle

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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• Every runner has a specific motivation and inspiration for running a marathon. This year, all 36,000 of us will 'run together' to demonstrate the spirit of the marathon. We will still have our individual motivations, but we will be unified under the Boston Strong umbrella.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Running, Strong, Motivation

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• The beauty of my sport is that you can do it from anywhere.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Sports, Can Do, You Can Do It

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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• Do the small things. If you are running a 10-12 minute mile take a mile off your plan for the day and use the 6 minutes before and after to stretch. A lot of the times we all want to go go go but it's important to stretch the calves and the hamstrings and nutritionally you know?

  Meb Keflezighi

  Running, Important, Use

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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• I am excited to be part of Generation UCAN. I believe this product, its team and the company's vision will change the face of sports nutrition. Since I've been using Generation UCAN for my workouts, I've noticed improvements in both my performance and metabolic state. I recommend all runners try it to experience the benefits firsthand.

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  Sports, Workout, Team

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• I love to read autobiographies. [What is your favorite autobiography?] the autobiography of Coach John Wooden. Everybody has a struggle so it's about seeing how they overcome it and be the best they can.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Struggle, Overcoming, Being The Best

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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• Don't wait until you get hungry to eat. Eating throughout the day is best. And obviously sleep is important.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Sleep, Waiting, Important

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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• I run in Central Park, I love that place. That's the beauty of running, I had my jacket, my tight and my gloves - my gloves never leave my backpack. Just in case.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Running, Central Park, Gloves

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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• I think [my kids] are runners. They definitely have the background. I try to help them as much as I can.

  Meb Keflezighi

  Kids, Thinking, Trying

  Source: brooklynactivemama.com

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