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"The health industry, the fitness industry, was really starting to pick up. This was around the mid 80's."

"Clearly, society has a tremendous stake in insisting on a woman's natural fitness for the career of mother: the alternatives are all too expensive."

"We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour."

"Training is such a vital part of preparation for a game, you really do train to play. It tops up your ability, like sharpening a carving knife. You can get away with not doing it for a while, as long as you have reached a certain standard of fitness."

"Shearer could be at 100 per cent fitness, but not peak fitness."

"Fitness will be a major factor in the first race and I think that will play into the hands of drivers who have been racing recently, rather than people like me who haven't raced properly for a decade. I'am not one of the favourites to start with."
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"What Fred Lebow went through was an inspiration for me. You have to set goals for yourself."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."
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