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 FlanaganAll runners are tough. Everyone has to have a little fire in them, that even in tough times, canโt be turned off.
Shalane FlanaganI 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