Lizzie Armitstead Professions : Athlete Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Lizzie Armitstead I never quit. The times when I have quit in the past because I couldn't face trying harder have stayed with me, and the guilt is not worth it. Lizzie Armitstead facenevermepast Eating well is really important to me. That means having balanced meals, never missing a meal, never skipping a meal, having a balanced diet, and never doing anything extreme. Lizzie Armitstead nevermeimportanteating I mean, for me, the reason I ride my bike and race is because I love doing it, not because I'm seeking recognition for it. Lizzie Armitstead ridemebikelove You've got all that 130 km. of being totally focused, and as soon as you cross the line, it takes a few seconds to realise what's happened. Lizzie Armitstead beingyoufocusedhappened I remember taking my stabilisers off my bike with my dad in the back garden. It was a small little bike, and it was called Poppy, had balloons on it, and was purple. Lizzie Armitstead bikedadgardenremember I had to find my own path, and in some ways, it's been a good thing. Lizzie Armitstead owngoodmy-ownpath I find weddings too procedural sometimes. I just want a big, fun party. Lizzie Armitstead partywantfunsometimes I'm quite un-traditional. Lizzie Armitstead quite I feel really lucky. There wasn't a doubt in my mind when Phil asked me to marry him. Lizzie Armitstead feelmedoubtmind There are a lot of people I look up to and respect, but there's nobody really specific I would call a hero. Lizzie Armitstead lookrespectheropeople The UCI have to make the decision to put in rules into women's cycling that they have in men's cycling: you know, like a minimum budget to run a women's team and that sort of thing so that it becomes more professional. Lizzie Armitstead youwomendecisionmen I don't look at my emails on the weekend or after 6 o'clock in the day. Lizzie Armitstead afterdaylookweekend I'm old-fashioned. Lizzie Armitstead old-fashioned I remember if the telephone rang after 9 o'clock in the house, my mother would say, 'Who's ringing at this time?' We just wouldn't answer the phone. Lizzie Armitstead phonemothertimeremember I love being world champion. Lizzie Armitstead beingchampionloveworld Any woman in any career has to think about when they have children, if they want to have children, and how it's going to affect their career. Lizzie Armitstead womanthinkwantchildren When I have children, it will be my choice, and I won't feel under any pressure. Lizzie Armitstead willfeelpressurechildren When I have a family, I will be retired. Lizzie Armitstead willretiredfamily I won't try and combine training and a family. Lizzie Armitstead combinetrytrainingfamily I don't particularly buy into all the nutrition fads and that sort of thing. Lizzie Armitstead buythingfadsnutrition Similar Authors Brian Urlacher athlete Brendan Brazier athlete Bill Rodgers athlete Aimee Mullins athlete Ivana Trump athlete Adam Goucher athleteAll Authors
