Grete Waitz Quotes

"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
(Related: Food, Weight)

"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
(Related: Fitness, Work, Building, Cancer, Will)

"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
(Related: Family, Cancer, Care, Living)

"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
(Related: Peace, Family, Media, Newspapers)

"I am a private person and that has always been my personality."
- Grete Waitz
(Related: Personality)

"In terms of fitness and battling through cancer, exercise helps you stay strong physically and mentally."
- Grete Waitz
(Related: Fitness, Cancer, Exercise)

"One day you are happy and laughing and the next you are crying."
- Grete Waitz
(Related: Day)

"The worst injury I ever had was a stress fracture from running."
- Grete Waitz
(Related: Injury, Running, Stress)

"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
(Related: Disease, Perspective)

"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
(Related: Inspiration, Cancer)

"What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself."
- Grete Waitz
(Related: Inspiration, Goals)