Grete Waitz Quotes

Another inspiration that has helped me get through has been Lance Armstrong's story. My cancer is not nearly as bad as his, but I believe in staying motivated and keeping as fit as you can.
Grete Waitz

Bad, Through, Another

Every day I spend time on the treadmill. I am walking faster, stronger and harder than I was two months ago.
Grete Waitz

Time, Two, Stronger

For a couple of days after chemotherapy, food tastes really bland, even the best foods. I haven't been sick, but have been a little tired. I haven't lost any weight.
Grete Waitz

Best, Food, Tired

I am a private person and that has always been my personality.
Grete Waitz

Person, Private

I am about to get involved with the biggest cancer hospital in Norway. They are building a fitness center to work with patients. I will be a consultant.
Grete Waitz

Work, Fitness, Cancer

I am living in Norway, where I am under the care of the best cancer doctor in Norway and I can be closer to my family.
Grete Waitz

Family, Best, Care

I tried to keep it secret, but the story got into the newspapers. It was more difficult for my family, who couldn't understand why the media wouldn't leave me in peace.
Grete Waitz

Peace, Family, Understand

In terms of fitness and battling through cancer, exercise helps you stay strong physically and mentally.
Grete Waitz

Fitness, Strong, Through

One day you are happy and laughing and the next you are crying.
Grete Waitz

Happy, Next, Crying

The worst injury I ever had was a stress fracture from running.
Grete Waitz

Stress, Worst, Running

What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself.
Grete Waitz

Yourself, Through, Goals

You go into the disease as one person and come out of it as a different person. It has changed my perspective on everything. Things that used to upset me no longer do.
Grete Waitz

Person, Everything, Different

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Nationality: Norwegian

Born: October 1, 1953

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