Ironman Quotes

• The Ironman World Championship is the hardest race I've competed in. Not only do the elements (heat, wind, humidity) make it grueling, but the quality of the field makes it a true test.

  Timothy O'Donnell

  Race, Wind, Quality

  "Triathlon Gear". Interview with Chris Aung-Thwin, www.askmen.com. December 29, 2013.

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• Ironman distance triathlons are a true test of oneself as a whole. Each race is a test of physical, mental and spiritual toughness that I haven't found in any other type of racing. At the end of the day, challenging myself on all levels is what it's about for me.

  Timothy O'Donnell

  Spiritual, Distance, Race

  "Triathlon Gear". Interview with Chris Aung-Thwin, www.askmen.com.

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• It's an individual sport, but collectively everybody shares the same motto that Ironman stands for: anything is possible.

  Apolo Ohno

  Sports, Motto, Individual

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• There is a special mystique about the marathon, for example, because of its length-but that's just the bit you do at the end of an Ironman

  Chrissie Wellington

  Loss, Special, Example

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• Before I became a fighter pilot, everyone said that women didn't have the physical strength. Well, I had just completed the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.

  Martha McSally

  Hawaii, Pilots, Fighter

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• Kids clearly help center you because you can't impress your kids. People are like, "Oh, are they so excited because you're Ironman?" My kids couldn't care less. They like it when I hang out and play dad. I impress them by playing video games with them and doing well. Your kids humble you.

  Don Cheadle

  Dad, Humble, Kids

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• I was an 'Ironman' fan. It was in the '70s. I definitely liked comics and drew a lot of panels on my notebook when I should have been studying - probably why I ended up in the arts.

  Clark Gregg

  Notebook, Art, Should Have

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• I have an addictive personality. Sport is my drug of choice these days. It's one of the best drugs there is. It keeps you fit and healthy, even if, in the case of ironman, it pushes your body to the limit. The word "addiction" comes with negative connotations, but it doesn't have to be a damaging impulse. It's all about channeling your craving into something positive.

  Chrissie Wellington

  Motivational, Sports, Addiction

  Chrissie Wellington (2012). “A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey”, p.16, Hachette UK

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• You can tell someone you love them first. You can try to speak only the truth for a whole week. You can jump out of an airplane or spend Christmas Day all by your lonesome. You can help people who need help and fight real bad guys. You can dance fast or take an improv class or do one of those Ironman things… Adventure and danger can be good for your heart and soul.

  Amy Poehler

  Real, Heart, Airplane

  Amy Poehler (2014). “Yes Please”, p.104, Pan Macmillan

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• There are many things I'm looking forward to in 2013, both personally and professionally. Plans for new restaurants in the U.S., including Eataly Chicago, are underway, and I'm gearing up for the 2013 Ironman world championships in Hawaii - if I'm lucky enough to get a spot!

  Joe Bastianich

  Chicago, Lucky, Hawaii

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