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I thought about running a marathon a long time ago, but I'm just not a runner.

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Shannon Miller
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 10
Artistic Gymnast
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There are no limits on your dreams if you're willing to work for it.
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If you can't handle all the injuries and scars, choose a less demanding sport.
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I got into law school to supplement my business background. I'm not planning to practice law.
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Goals have to be realistic and flexible.
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I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.
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I will be talking with gymnasts from some of the other countries. I will be getting a feel for what they're thinking and what they're doing. It should be a really great meet
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You have to remember that no matter how big your goals or how many you have, there are going to be times when you miss by a little bit. You have to be realistic and flexible. One reason I have so many smaller goals is that even if my big goals don't happen, I've still achieved so much along the way, I don't feel the loss.
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I'm an athlete rep, so I'll be available if they need me for anything
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I think that to be a competitive athlete, you have to be goal-oriented.
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There's not a whole lot of events out there on television, especially in the years between Olympic Games.
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Everyone has obstacles, and you're not going to have the right answer or do the right thing every single time.
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Gymnastics uses every single part of your body, every little tiny muscle that you never even knew.
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In gymnastics, the longest routine you do is a minute and a half, and that's pretty tough to get through.
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We typically don't choose our athletes until about a month prior to the Games because anything can happen.
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The rate of childhood obesity is just ridiculous. Anytime I can get involved with teaching them how to get physical exercise, I want to help in any way possible
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Go into the sport because you have fun doing it, not because of 'what ifs' and dreams of gold medals. That way, no matter what happens, you win.
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There are parents, siblings, teachers and friends, but counting on them to motivate you isn't fair. They've all got their own lives, and while the may be able to help you out, if you can motivate yourself, then you're golden.
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