I dont wish it were easier. I just wish I was better Shalane Flanagan More Quotes by Shalane Flanagan More Quotes From Shalane Flanagan In the midst of an ordinary training day, I try to remind myself that I am preparing for the extraordinary. Shalane Flanagan training ordinary trying Don't let fear decide your future. Shalane Flanagan motto future fear All runners are tough. Everyone has to have a little fire in them, that even in tough times, can’t be turned off. Shalane Flanagan tough-times fire littles It is very rewarding to feel and see progress. I am going to put my head down and keep plugging away. I believe the best is yet to come. Shalane Flanagan best-is-yet-to-come progress believe I love the fact that not many people can say 'Oh, I went out and ran 20 miles today.' I love how much dedication it takes and how much you learn a lot about yourself, your physical and mental limits. There's just something about it. Shalane Flanagan dedication today people Keep your head up, keep your heart strong. Shalane Flanagan strong running inspirational No excuses. Just do the work. Shalane Flanagan no-excuses excuse I will go through a lot of pain to beat someone. If there's pride and ego on the line, if I'm desperate, then I'm willing to go to a place where it hurts a lot more. Shalane Flanagan pain pride hurt Don't be afraid to dream of achieving the impossible. Shalane Flanagan achieving-the-impossible dream running You could give the pair of shoes to Joe Shmo off the street – they can't go run what Eliud ran or Brigid Kosgei, it's up to other companies now to match the innovation or the IAAF needs to come in and say 'we're not having this innovation as part of our sport'. Shalane Flanagan company-news However, I have felt my North Star shifting, my passion and purpose is no longer about MY running; its more and more about those around me, all Ive ever known, in my approach to anything, is going ALL IN. So Im carrying this to coaching. I want to be consumed with serving others the way I have been consumed with being the best athlete I can be. Shalane Flanagan sports If that means going back 10 years and redistributing medals to the rightful athletes, so be it, it's never too late to do the right thing. Shalane Flanagan sports
