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Olympic athlete

Grete Waitz was a Norwegian Olympic long-distance runner, renowned for her exceptional achievements in the marathon. She dominated the sport in the 1980s and 1990s, winning multiple international titles, and claimed the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Waitz is respected for her unwavering spirit and contributions to the sport of long-distance running.

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“Too many people I meet believe that you can sit in a chair and be given motivation. With exercise and fitness, you get it by doing. The mental qualities you need are all linked like a chain. If you give exercise a try and see results, even if it's as simple as feeling good that you get out the door, you'll become motivated to repeat the exercise. Seeing results is inspiring.”

Source: On The Run: Exercise and Fitness for Busy People

“What spurs a person to get more serious is highly individual, but I have found that no matter what a person's level of ability, motivation must come from within, or it will not last.”

Inspirational Persons Matter Lasts Motivation Found Individual Ability Levels Serious No Matter What Spurs

Book:On The Run: Exercise and Fitness for Busy People

Source: On The Run: Exercise and Fitness for Busy People

“Sustained motivation is essential to achieving your potential.”

Motivation Achieve Essentials

Author:Grete Waitz

About the Author

Born: October 1, 1953
Died: April 19, 2011
Known for: Olympic athlete
Quotes: 36

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On The Run: Exercise and Fitness for Busy PeopleRelated source material

Run Your First Marathon: Everything You Need to Know to Reach the Finish LineRelated source material

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